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Month: August 2022

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Burton returns as councillor candidate

August 25, 2022 Phillip Blancher

MORRISBURG – Michael Burton will be back on the ballot for the upcoming municipal election.nnHaving first run for councillor, albeit unsuccessfully, in the 2018 South Dundas municipal election, he said he felt like he received […]

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Trevor Riopelle taking a run at a council seat

August 25, 2022 Phillip Blancher

MORRISBURG – “We are vastly in need of change. Some young and different views are a necessity,” said Trevor Riopelle, who will seek election to South Dundas in this fall’s municipal election.nn“At the operational level […]

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Cole Veinotte joins local council race

August 25, 2022 Phillip Blancher

MORRISBURG – Although his decision to seek election to South Dundas council was spur of the moment, there is no doubt in his mind that the last minute decision was driven by his dedication to […]

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Danielle Ward seeking election as new councillor

August 25, 2022 Phillip Blancher

MORRISBURG – “I’ve always wanted to be on council and I think this is the time,” said Danielle Ward, who will seek election to South Dundas council in this fall’s municipal election.nn“There are a lot […]

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This week’s headlines in The Leader – August 24, 2022

August 24, 2022 Phillip Blancher

This week’s headlines in The Leader include:n n Field grows by deadline; n Ribbon cutting marks completion of $4.6 million roundabout and streetscape project; n Many municipal and school trustee acclamations; n Draft SDG roads […]

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August 24, 2022 Phillip Blancher
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Published Columns

Wanderings – Wagons, red cards, and ballots

August 24, 2022 Phillip Blancher

Every summer there is a discernible moment in the air. It’s fleeting and when it happens it marks the beginning of the end. That feeling is like being a kid sitting on a wagon at […]

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Municipal nominations close

August 19, 2022 Phillip Blancher

MORRISBURG – Just a few days ago it looked like only the mayor’s seat was going to be contested here in South Dundas, but a lot changed by today’s nomination deadline (August 19). South Dundas […]

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Obituary – Betty Joyce McMillan

August 19, 2022 Phillip Blancher

Peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 19, 2022.  Betty McMillan (nee Kelly) of Iroquois.  Dearly beloved wife of Lloyd McMillan.  Loving mother of Tommy (Janet) and Troy (Abbey) all […]

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