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Morrisburg Leader

Friends for Life Bike Rally raising awareness and funds

August 17, 2023 Phillip Blancher

nnnnMORRISBURG – Since 1999, the Friends for Life Bike Rally has brought together people in an inclusive and supportive challenge to help people living with HIV and AIDS in Toronto, Kingston, and Montréal. This year’s […]

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August 17, 2023 Phillip Blancher
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August 17, 2023 Phillip Blancher
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Friday Wrap

Friday Wrap #27 – Unsocial news

August 11, 2023 Phillip Blancher

Facebook and Instagram do not have Canadian news anymore. Cue the sad trombones. In my day job, this is annoying as looking after our social media channels is part of my job and… I work […]

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Morrisburg Leader

$50M SLPC infrastructure shortfall

August 10, 2023 Phillip Blancher

nnMORRISBURG – The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is facing an infrastructure deficit of nearly $52.7 million over the next three years for major capital projects, including $17.4 million at Upper Canada Village.nnA review of recent […]

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Published Columns

Wanderings – Stalled progress and stilted plans

August 9, 2023 Phillip Blancher

Many years ago, when I was in my final year of high school, a plan was released to upgrade passenger rail services between Windsor and Quebec City. I remember this plan clearly as the cover […]

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Published Columns

Wanderings – Did I miss a memo somewhere?

August 4, 2023 Phillip Blancher

Recent interactions in life have led me to the point of wondering if I have missed something out there – a memo, an article, a story – something. Correct me if I am wrong (my […]

Friday Wrap

Friday Wrap #26 – The trouble with soccer in Canada (and North America)

August 3, 2023 Phillip Blancher

The Canadian Women’s National Soccer team crashed out of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in spectacular fashion this week — a 4-0 loss to host Australia. This loss stung but should be put into perspective. […]

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Morrisburg Leader

Upper Canada Village train closed indefinitely

August 3, 2023 Phillip Blancher

nnMORRISBURG – Out of service for over a year, the miniature train ride at Upper Canada Village will remain closed indefinitely.nnThe ride, which has been shuttered since heat-related track damage caused a derailment on July […]

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Recent published columns

  • Wanderings – The ups and downs of being a sports fan
    May 6, 2026
  • Wanderings – Banning social media for youth a good start
    April 29, 2026
  • Wanderings — A chance to change the highest office
    April 22, 2026
  • Wanderings – Floor crossings highlight need for voting reform
    April 15, 2026
  • Wanderings – Trickle-down consequences
    April 8, 2026
  • Wanderings — Premier Doug Ford’s glass house
    April 1, 2026
  • Wanderings – Driving into danger
    March 25, 2026
  • Wanderings – Getting started is that much more difficult
    March 11, 2026
  • Wanderings – Is Alto the next Seaway project?
    March 4, 2026
  • Wanderings – Shortchanging the Future and Basketweaving
    February 25, 2026

Recent photography

  • Trainspotting in Quebec
    October 13, 2025
  • Grass River Falls
    July 14, 2024
  • Canada Day Fireworks
    July 8, 2024
  • What to do with a filter?
    July 8, 2024
  • Hockey photos… the playoffs
    February 18, 2024
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