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Published Columns

Wanderings – When did change become a bad thing?

May 18, 2023 Phillip Blancher

The newly-announced redesign of the Canadian Passport have many in a kerfuffle over the design. The little book that identifies you as a legal citizen of Canada when travelling out of country, was redesigned to […]

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Morrisburg Leader

UCDSB trustee Larry Berry resigns

May 18, 2023 Phillip Blancher

BROCKVILLE – Trustee Larry Berry has resigned from the Upper Canada District School Board due to health issues. That resignation was accepted at the May 10 UCDSB trustee meeting.nnThe process will begin soon to select […]

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Morrisburg Leader

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May 18, 2023 Phillip Blancher
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Morrisburg Leader

Chili cook-off more than doubles fundraising goal

May 18, 2023 Phillip Blancher

nnMORRISBURG – The competition heated up – resulting in $5,500 raised by the Morrisburg Firefighter’s Association May 13. The MFA held its Chili Cook-Off which included a silent auction, and 15 different cooks trying to […]

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Morrisburg Leader

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May 18, 2023 Phillip Blancher
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Friday Wrap

Friday Wrap #16b – The going backward edition

May 13, 2023 Phillip Blancher

Some days I aspire to move forward only to find I am treading water. Lately it feels like the current is stronger than my ability to swim – hence going backward. I am in overload […]

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Morrisburg Leader

South Dundas hires new deputy CBO

May 11, 2023 Phillip Blancher

MORRISBURG – Another administration vacancy has been filled at the Municipality of South Dundas.nnCouncil approved the appointment of Tyler Thorn as the new deputy Chief Building Official for the municipality at its May 8 meeting, […]

Published Columns

Wanderings – Some sympathy for the Leaf fans

May 10, 2023 Phillip Blancher

I have a new-found appreciation – er, make that sympathy – for fans for the Toronto Maple Leafs. This week, I paid the piper – and wore one of their dreaded blue-and-white jerseys. “Are you […]

Friday Wrap

Friday Wrap #16a – Introvert exhaustion…

May 6, 2023 Phillip Blancher

It’s a good thing the World Health Organization said that COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency. Today I was was in three large group places which would have been a no-no barely a […]

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Morrisburg Leader

Additional provincial funding available for Dundas Manor

May 4, 2023 Phillip Blancher

nnWINCHESTER – Additional funding from the provincial government may significantly increase the available money for the redevelopment of Dundas Manor in Winchester, should shovels get into the ground soon.nnOriginally announced in March 2020, the $32-million […]

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Recent published columns

  • Wanderings – Gorffwysfa, a monument to government indecision
    May 13, 2026
  • Wanderings – The ups and downs of being a sports fan
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  • Wanderings — A chance to change the highest office
    April 22, 2026
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    April 15, 2026
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  • Wanderings — Premier Doug Ford’s glass house
    April 1, 2026
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    March 25, 2026
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    March 11, 2026
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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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