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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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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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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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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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September 7, 2023 Phillip Blancher
Published Columns

Wanderings – Addressing Canada’s other, other housing issue

September 6, 2023 Phillip Blancher

Canada has a housing issue. No, not a supply or affordability issue. Nor is it the lack of people in the construction trades. Our latest, but not latest, housing problem is 24 Sussex Drive, also […]

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