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Wanderings – Cuts and closures hurt people the most

September 20, 2023 Phillip Blancher

If you work in the journalism industry in Canada, or consume news in Canada, the last two weeks have been incredibly tough. First there was word that the Glengarry News in Alexandria was printing its […]

Friday Wrap

Friday Wrap #32 – There’s knowing, and then there’s knowing

September 15, 2023 Phillip Blancher

When I was a kid, I spent a lot of my time at a creek down the hill from my house. Spring and fall was the best time. The rainy days ensured the creek had […]

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Morrisburg Leader

Resolution advocates for stop arm cameras

September 14, 2023 Phillip Blancher

nnMORRISBURG – Looking to address a safety issue with school buses back on the road this fall, South Dundas council approved a resolution calling for the province to adopt mandatory school bus stop arm cameras.nnThe […]

Published Columns

Wanderings – Dr. Fever and strong medicine

September 13, 2023 Phillip Blancher

Howard Hesseman as Johnny Fever on ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ (Photofest via The Hollywood Reporter) Growing up, one of my favourite shows to watch after school was WKRP in Cincinnati, and my favourite character was Johnny […]

Friday Wrap

Friday Wrap #31 – News gets to the point

September 9, 2023 Phillip Blancher

One of the things I struggle with in my job is the debate over what is news. Really, what is news? Is news documenting what all has happened in the last day, week, or month? […]

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Morrisburg Leader

Bus deal to cost $250k more per year

September 7, 2023 Phillip Blancher

nnBROCKVILLE – Last week’s agreement between school bus operators and the school transportation consortium will cost the two school boards an additional $250,000 per year over the four year term of the contract.nnOn August 28, […]

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Morrisburg Leader

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September 7, 2023 Phillip Blancher
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Road work leads to sinkhole discovery

September 7, 2023 Phillip Blancher

nnIROQUOIS – An unplanned repair to a major culvert on County Road 2 near Iroquois, led to the discovery of a potentially dangerous issue – a sinkhole.nnSDG Counties crews replaced a culvert near the Two […]

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Morrisburg Leader

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September 7, 2023 Phillip Blancher
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MPP Steve Clark resigns from cabinet

September 7, 2023 Phillip Blancher

nnTORONTO – Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark resigned from cabinet Monday morning (September 4.)nnClark, who has served as Minister in that portfolio since June 2018, has been under fire after two […]

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Recent published columns

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Recent photography

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