Published Columns
Wanderings – Online commenting and Mark Twain
There is a positive trend in the news media business. One that I hope is adopted by more and more places – the lack of comments. Or to be more clear, the lack of the […]
Articles by Phillip Blancher
Friday Wrap
Friday Wrap #13 – The “Learning the way I learn best” edition
Some people learn by cracking open a book, going to class, studying, and other scholarly methods – I learn by failing. Johnny Cash once said “You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone.” […]
Morrisburg Leader
Upper Canada Village opening set for May 6
nnnnMORRISBURG – The area’s largest tourist attraction will open in early May. Upper Canada Village will open for its 61st season on May 6 but it will do so while short and long term repairs […]
Friday Wrap
Friday Wrap #12b – I have issues about car issues edition
I have trust issues, particularly when it comes to vehicles. While I am not a mechanic or mechanical, I have just enough knowledge to be dangerous. This stems from my interest in learning, combined with […]
Morrisburg Leader
Regional incentives for new Iroquois-area ventures
IROQUOIS – Two Iroquois businesses are among seven applicants to the SDG Counties Regional Incentives Program who will receive funding this spring, once approved by council. The program’s approvals committee met March 27.nnOne business, Violet’s […]
Morrisburg Leader
Planned Iroquois Pride Crosswalk moved
IROQUOIS – The planned Rainbow Pride Crosswalk to connect Seaway District High School to the Iroquois Village Plaza has been relocated with a plan to install it this spring.nnIn Spring 2022, a delegation of students […]
Morrisburg Leader
Published Columns
Wanderings – Rodney Dangerfield and home repairs
A functioning part of my home decided to give up the ghost last week. While it was not my fault that the part broke, it was my job to repair it. The problem is I […]
Friday Wrap
Friday Wrap #12a – The “why can’t things be simple” rant edition…
There is something to be said for standardizing things. Not all things. But some things. Mechanical things. I am all for individuality, uniqueness, and the like – but come on! Keep that stuff to the […]
Morrisburg Leader
Ross Video buys KBD Transportation property
nnIROQUOIS – One of the largest private sector employers in South Dundas has bought the former KBD Transportation facility at the corner of County Roads 2 and 1.nnRoss Video announced yesterday that it has taken […]