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Articles by Phillip Blancher
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Wanderings – Simon, Garfunkel & coffee beans
I’ll admit this right from the beginning – I am not a patient person. At one point in life, pre-pandemic, I believe I was somewhat patient. But now, nope. Any filter I had has disappeared. […]
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New restrictions for GTA and Ottawa won’t affect EOHU
nnTORONTO/CORNWALL – Restrictions announced by the provincial government for Toronto, Peel Region, and Ottawa, won’t affect this region says the Eastern Ontario Health Unit.nnOntario premier Doug Ford announced today (October 9) that new restrictions would […]
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EOHU: Celebrate Thanksgiving in small groups
CORNWALL – As the Thanksgiving weekend arrives, the area’s top doctor said that residents need to adhere to the public health guidance and calls by officials to have a small Thanksgiving this year.nn”We want to […]
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LED sign prompts discussion of Counties sign bylaw revisions
nnSDG – A controversial LED sign for a development in South Dundas led SDG Counties to overhaul its sign bylaw.nnCounty councillors discussed possible changes to the roadside sign permit bylaw during its September 30th Committee […]
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Morrisburg Leader
Over $5K raised in local virtual Terry Fox Run
nnMORRISBURG – It wasn’t the ideal circumstances, but this year’s Terry Fox Run in Morrisburg still did well according to organizer Scott Robinson.nn“We raised $5,010,” Robinson told The Leader.nnThe annual event usually draws dozens of […]
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Local Terry Fox Run organizer Scott Robinson said the virtual Morrisburg event raised over $5,000 this year. (The Leader/Blancher photo)