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Friday Wrap

Friday Wrap #1 – A Friday wrap…

January 13, 2023 Phillip Blancher

It’s Friday and while I am on my work lunch break, I thought I’d share some things that are interesting to read or places to check out. SHuSH, by Kenneth Whyte I love reading the […]

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Pharmacies expand services available

January 12, 2023 Phillip Blancher

SOUTH DUNDAS – An announcement by the provincial government last month means residents will be able to avoid a doctor’s visit and long wait times for some very common ailments requiring a prescription.nnThe Ontario government […]

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Morrisburg Jr. Lions begin 2023 with two wins

January 12, 2023 Phillip Blancher

nnMORRISBURG – The Morrisburg Lions strung together a pair of back-to-back wins to begin the final third of their 2022-23 season. The Lions defeated the Metcalfe Jets 7-1 on January 6, and the Almonte Inferno […]

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Published Columns

Wanderings – Chicken Little on ice

January 12, 2023 Phillip Blancher

It was like a slow-motion scene from a movie. Looking out of the second story window, I saw the huge branch drop several feet, and land on the roof of my ‘84 Camero. Ice flew […]

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More study and signs for collision-prone intersection

January 5, 2023 Phillip Blancher

nnCORNWALL – More signs and further monitoring is the proposed plan for improving safety at a busy intersection in Chesterville. SDG Counties Council heard the results of a traffic study for the intersection of County […]

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Top local online news stories of 2022

January 5, 2023 Phillip Blancher

nnMORRISBURG – Online traffic to The Leader’s website increased by 15 per cent in 2022, thanks to our online readers and supporters. In addition to providing real-time updates on our website of breaking news stories, […]

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Top local sports stories of 2022

January 5, 2023 Phillip Blancher

MORRISBURG – Championship winners, national competitions and playoff successes all round out the highlights of the 2022 year in sport.nnThe Morrisburg Jr. Lions had their highest regular season finish in February 2022, finishing seventh overall […]

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