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Articles by Phillip Blancher
Friday Wrap
Friday Wrap #34 – Cliché
I dislike overused phrases, buzzwords, and corporate speak. It sounds trite. The phrases are everywhere, and it’s bull. Living my best life Stepping out of my comfort zone Low-hanging Fruit Team High-level Synergy Social media […]
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Friday Wrap #50 – Garbage Decisions
Thursday, Bell Media decided to dump on the media industry, cut 4,800 jobs, sell 45 radio stations, kill off a bunch of local news shows, and lay waste to the scorched earth that is what’s […]
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UCDSB looks to expand after school programs
BROCKVILLE – A recent motion passed by Upper Canada District School Board trustees in January may mean more after school programming for students.nnTrustee Carole Dufort proposed the motion which directed the board to “look at […]
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Morrisburg Lions look to the playoffs
nnWESTPORT – Having already clinched the top spot in league’s West Division last week, the Morrisburg Lions needed one point to secure second overall. They earned two points with a 4-2 win over the Westport […]
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NCJHL top awards for two Morrisburg Lions players
MORRISBURG – As the final game of the regular season was about to begin February 4, the National Capital Junior Hockey League announced that two Morrisburg Lions players were among the season award winners for […]
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Published Columns
Wanderings – Wallowing in red tape on the way to progress
I was talking to a friend the other day who said he was having issues renovating his home. I emphasized. I know all too well what it’s like to try to do something when certain […]
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Lions clinch division with wins over Rockets
nnMORRISBURG – Two wins, a loss, and a little help from a division rival, led to the Morrisburg Lions clinching their first division title since joining the National Capital Junior Hockey League. The Lions played […]