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Morrisburg Leader

Much progress made in Friends of GTR 1008 revitalization project

October 26, 2023 Phillip Blancher

nnMORRISBURG – A great deal of work has been accomplished by the Friends of GTR 1008 group this year.nnThe organization which saved the historic train display next to Crysler Park Marina near Upper Canada Village, […]

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Morrisburg Leader

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October 26, 2023 Phillip Blancher
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Morrisburg Leader

St. Lawrence Seaway shut as strike continues

October 26, 2023 Phillip Blancher

nnIROQUOIS – Traffic through the Canadian operations of the St. Lawrence Seaway has halted due to a strike by unionized employees represented by Unifor.nnA 72-hour strike notification was filed by the union on October 18 […]

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Morrisburg Leader

South Dundas and North Stormont net increases to OMPF

October 26, 2023 Phillip Blancher

MORRISBURG – South Dundas and North Stormont were the two net winners in the annual Ontario Municipal Partners Fund release announced October 20.nnNorth Stormont will receive a 5.2 per cent increase in its OMPF funding […]

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Morrisburg Leader

Jr. C Lions losing streak continues

October 26, 2023 Phillip Blancher

nnMORRISBURG – Looking to snap a two-game losing skid, the Morrisburg Lions only added to their woes with a pair of losses this past weekend.nnThe Lions, who began the season winning five-out-of-six games, lost on […]

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Morrisburg Leader

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October 26, 2023 Phillip Blancher
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Published Columns

Wanderings – The freedom to be who you are, notwithstanding

October 25, 2023 Phillip Blancher

We live in a country that espouses freedom of individuals to be who they are. It is written into the fabric of our constitution. It is a fundamental right that is ingrained into the Charter […]

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Friday Wrap

Friday Wrap #37 – High Frequency Nonsense

October 20, 2023 Phillip Blancher

My youngest son loves trains. His birthday is coming up and I thought it would be fun to go to Montréal for the day by train. Leave in the morning, take the train from Cornwall […]

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Morrisburg Leader

SDG closing satellite POA courts

October 19, 2023 Phillip Blancher

CORNWALL – SDG Counties will close its two satellite Provincial Offences Act courts when the leases expire. The Counties operated three courts, the main court in Cornwall, and satellite courts in Morrisburg and Alexandria.nnThe two […]

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Morrisburg Leader

MacDonald SDG Warden for third time

October 19, 2023 Phillip Blancher

nnCORNWALL – Two-time warden and current mayor of North Glengarry Jamie MacDonald will serve as SDG Counties warden in 2023-24.nnMacDonald was elected to a third non-consecutive one-year term as warden at the October 16 council […]

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