Articles by Phillip Blancher

TORONTO – Effective this morning (September 19th), the Ontario government has extended restrictions on private gatherings to the entire province. Indoor gatherings are now limited to 10 people, outdoor gatherings are limited to 25 people. […]

nnCORNWALL – The area’s top public health official is disappointed that restrictions on private gatherings announced for Toronto, Peel Region, and Ottawa, are not being applied to this area.nnEarlier today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced […]

WINCHESTER – A significant increase in volume and long wait times has prompted the Winchester COVID-19 testing centre to adopt a new appointment system.nn”We are implementing some changes to alleviate longer than normal wait times,” […]

DUNDAS COUNTY – In the aftermath of controversial comments made by North Dundas municipal councillor Tyler Hoy in August, a new group has formed to help address issues of racism and bias in Dundas County.nnA […]

nnSOUTH DUNDAS – As youth hockey begins to open for the fall and winter seasons, the National Capital Junior Hockey League is planning to start its season December 1st.nnLeague officials said that all 10 teams […]

nnMORRISBURG – The shortened summer season at Upper Canada Village will draw to a close on September 6th, but that doesn’t mean there are no fall events planned, even in a pandemic.nThe popular Pumpkinferno will […]

nnSOUTH DUNDAS – The South Dundas Tourism Committee launched a new mask initiative last week.nnThe mask features a graphic representation of the Muskoka chairs on the Morrisburg waterfront, with a welcome message and the words […]