September 2025 – Page 3 – Morrisburg Leader

Minimum wage increases October 1

September 18, 2025 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

TORONTO – Minimum wage workers in Ontario will see a little extra on their pay cheques beginning October 1. The minimum wage in Ontario will go up by 40 cents. to $17.60 per hour. For […]

This week’s headlines in The Leader – September 17, 2025

September 17, 2025 Editor

This week’s headlines in The Leader include: Record $19,500 raised at Morrisburg Terry Fox Run; Exploration of Iroquois Campground lease approved; Variances granted phase II development; Tax rate for affordable rental properties; SDG approves forest […]

Obituary – Betty Casselman

September 12, 2025 Editor

Passed away peacefully at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Betty Casselman (nee Beckstead) of Williamsburg, age 94. Beloved wife of the late Rae Casselman for over 70 years. Loving mother […]

Growing opposition to plaza surcharge plan

September 11, 2025 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

MORRISBURG – A Morrisburg business owner is speaking out against a plan to shift the costs of two local plazas to property owners. In a letter sent to council August 29, Scott Lane—who owns Seaway […]

Margi Laurin competes in Food Network’s Halloween Wars

September 11, 2025 R. Comfort – Leader staff

MORRISBURG – When the 15th season of the Food Network’s Halloween Wars premiers Sunday, September 21, local artist and expert pumpkin carver Margi Laurin will be among those competing. Seven teams, made up of the […]

Editorial – Is South Dundas truly open for business?

September 11, 2025 Editor

There is a growing concern about the direction that South Dundas is headed. While large scale projects and developments are beginning to take hold, which will propel some residential and commercial growth, there is a […]

Hurry Hard is a winner for the Upper Canada Playhouse

September 11, 2025 R. Comfort – Leader staff

MORRISBURG – Flawed characters, broken relationships and awkward interactions set within the walls of a small town curling club make for a wonderful heart-warming evening of entertainment at the Upper Canada Playhouse. Hurry Hard, a […]

This week’s headlines in The Leader – September 10, 2025

September 10, 2025 Editor

This week’s headlines in The Leader include: Growing opposition to plaza surcharge plan; Pavilion construction finishes off park expansion and plaza renovation; Trailer fire leads to hours of traffic delays; Family displaced by accidental fire; […]

New route for Morrisburg Terry Fox Run

September 4, 2025 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

MORRISBURG – Celebrating the 45th anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope, local organizers are highlighting some changes for the Morrisburg event on September 14. “One of the reasons for this is safety,” said Scott […]

Development charges discussions leading to fee reviews

September 4, 2025 R. Comfort – Leader staff

SOUTH DUNDAS – Development charges are something long pondered in South Dundas and this year, this council took steps towards implementing the new fee on new building and development in South Dundas. However, despite all […]