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Year: 2023

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Wanderings – On traditions and why we do the things we do

March 15, 2023 Phillip Blancher

I recently saw a saying that resonated with me. Author and Ottawa Citizen columnist Brigitte Pellerin shared this on their social media. “Tradition is peer pressure from dead people.” The author of the saying is […]

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Morrisburg Leader

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March 15, 2023 Phillip Blancher
Friday Wrap

Friday Wrap #9 – The “reminder in my calendar made me do it” edition

March 10, 2023 Phillip Blancher

Ever have something in your head that you keep repeating over and over to make sure you don’t forget it? That was me yesterday in preparation for this Wrap. Author Brigitte Pellerin (Link) posted yesterday […]

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Morrisburg Leader

UCDSB moving forward on TR Leger changes

March 9, 2023 Phillip Blancher

BROCKVILLE – Work is underway at the Upper Canada District School Board to change – and in their view improve – delivering alternative and adult education in the English-Public board.nnAn update, presented at the board’s […]

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Morrisburg Leader

Jr. Lions exit playoffs in deciding game five

March 9, 2023 Phillip Blancher

nnCLARENCE CREEK – The Morrisburg Jr. Lions post-season is over after suffering a 7-2 loss in Wednesday night’s deciding game in their first round playoff series against the Clarence Castors. The Lions were forced into […]

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Morrisburg Leader

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March 9, 2023 Phillip Blancher
Published Columns

Wanderings – Why fundraising with socks is a bad idea

March 8, 2023 Phillip Blancher

I received a pair of socks in the mail last week, which prompted my blood pressure to increase again. Receiving socks by mail is not something I normally do, as I prefer to shop in-store […]

Friday Wrap

Friday Wrap #8 – The “oh no I forgot so I am writing Saturday morning” edition.

March 4, 2023 Phillip Blancher

Yup, you read that correctly. I forgot last night to write up this wrap. I hyperfocused on a project in the basement and forgot about this. Time to put a reminder in my phone. That’s […]

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Morrisburg Leader

Provincial group calls to end school closure moratorium

March 2, 2023 Phillip Blancher

BROCKVILLE – A call to end the provincial moratorium for school closures in Ontario has the support in principle of the chair of the largest English-language school board in the region, but that does not […]

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Morrisburg Leader

Morrisburg Jr. Lions tie playoff series in OT

March 2, 2023 Phillip Blancher

nnnnMORRISBURG – Already hampered by three of their top-five scoring forwards out with injuries, the Lions were at a disadvantage as they opened their first round playoff series against the Clarence Castors. The team suited […]

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