Morrisburg Leader
Month: August 2023
Friday Wrap
Friday Wrap #27 – Unsocial news
Facebook and Instagram do not have Canadian news anymore. Cue the sad trombones. In my day job, this is annoying as looking after our social media channels is part of my job and… I work […]
Morrisburg Leader
$50M SLPC infrastructure shortfall
nnMORRISBURG – The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is facing an infrastructure deficit of nearly $52.7 million over the next three years for major capital projects, including $17.4 million at Upper Canada Village.nnA review of recent […]
Published Columns
Wanderings – Stalled progress and stilted plans
Many years ago, when I was in my final year of high school, a plan was released to upgrade passenger rail services between Windsor and Quebec City. I remember this plan clearly as the cover […]
Published Columns
Wanderings – Did I miss a memo somewhere?
Recent interactions in life have led me to the point of wondering if I have missed something out there – a memo, an article, a story – something. Correct me if I am wrong (my […]
Friday Wrap
Friday Wrap #26 – The trouble with soccer in Canada (and North America)
The Canadian Women’s National Soccer team crashed out of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in spectacular fashion this week — a 4-0 loss to host Australia. This loss stung but should be put into perspective. […]
Morrisburg Leader
Upper Canada Village train closed indefinitely
nnMORRISBURG – Out of service for over a year, the miniature train ride at Upper Canada Village will remain closed indefinitely.nnThe ride, which has been shuttered since heat-related track damage caused a derailment on July […]
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Riverside Cedar Campground planning ongoing
nnMORRISBURG – Tying into municipal water and sewer services is being examined as the St. Lawrence Parks Commission plans its redevelopment on the Riverside Cedar Campground.nnIn late 2021, The Leader first reported that a design […]
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Second Code of Conduct investigation for censured UCDSB trustee Curtis Jordan
nnBROCKVILLE – A school board trustee already censured for breaching the Trustee Code of Conduct will be investigated for a second breach after accusations of making false statements were levelled by the board’s chair.nnA release […]