Articles by Phillip Blancher
Wanderings – A yellow card for time-wasting
Later this week there will be a community summit about affordable housing in the region where I live. This summit will bring together a bunch of politicians and experts to discuss the problems of affordable […]
Changes to snow plow truck replacement in South Dundas
n n n MORRISBURG – The Municipality of South Dundas is changing gears in its snow plow replacement plan. n n n n The municipality planned to replace the oldest snow plow truck in its […]
South Dundas updates property sale bylaw
MORRISBURG – In preparation for an upcoming list of surplus properties to sell, South Dundas council approved changes in how it sells those properties.nnThe changes, passed at their April 24 council meeting, gives the municipal […]
Wanderings – Following to my own advice for once
I dislike public speaking. I’m a writer, not a speaker. I like to stay behind the camera taking photos, not go in front of them. Speaking in front of others is to draw attention to […]
Keep trying: South Dundas not giving up on committees yet
MORRISBURG – Recruiting members for two municipal committees of council continues to be a struggle.nnSouth Dundas council discussed the recruitment issues for its committees at its April 24 council meeting.nnDirector of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities […]
Crackdown on cell phones and vapes
TORONTO – Looking to improve school outcomes and lessen distractions, Ontario’s Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced a crackdown on cellphone use in school and vaping.nn“We have heard loud and clear from parents and teachers alike […]
Sidewalk replacement moves forward
MORRISBURG – The second year of South Dundas’ four-year sidewalk replacement program is set to begin with an important goal in sight.nnSouth Dundas’ Manager of Transportation Jeff Hyndman presented the tenders for this year’s sidewalk […]
Local Health Unit warns of tainted drug supply
CORNWALL – The region’s health unit is warning residents of an increase in drug-related poisonings in Cornwall and the surrounding areas.nnThe Eastern Ontario Health Unit issued the warning last week on the advise of multiple […]
