Opinion
Editorial – Faster growth needed
It is fair to say that the announcement by Beavers Dental parent Envista that it will close early next year is a devastating blow to the South Dundas community. The loss of a business and […]
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News
This week’s headlines in The Leader – February 16, 2022
This week’s headlines in The Leader include: Land sale will fill Morrisburg industrial park; Restrictions easing sooner, province to end vaccine certificate use; Special delivery from MPS; Setbacks quash pot plant rezoning applications; PCs to […]
Obituaries
Obituary – Harry Francis
Peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Hospital Heart Institute on Sunday, February 13, 2022, Harry Francis of Winchester, in his 73rd year. Loving husband of Bonnie Francis (nee Hall). Dear father of Scott Francis of Winchester […]
Obituaries
Obituary – Harry Barclay
Suddenly at home on Thursday, February 10, 2022, Harry Barclay of Glen Stewart, age 84. Loving husband of Audrey Barrington. Loving father of Valerie Barclay of Courtice, Jack Barclay (Pam) of North Augusta and Mark […]
Obituaries
Obituary – Janice Ouderkirk
Passed away suddenly at the Ottawa Heart Institute on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, Janice Ouderkirk (nee Nephew) of Morrisburg, in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Dalton Ouderkirk. Loving mother of Kelly Briggs […]
Opinion
Editorial – Equity in local education
The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry hosted a rural education conference last week which had a clear message for those concerned about the state of rural education in Ontario – be proactive. Speaker […]
News
Beavers Dental products and Mr. George Beavers
Contributed to The Leader by Mike McInnis Beavers Dental Products grew from a small industrial operation making tooth brushes and other sanitary brushes to become Morrisburg’s largest employer, producing dental burs sold around the world. […]
News
This week’s headlines in The Leader – February 9, 2022
This week’s headlines in The Leader include: Winter Classic celebration for Iroquois Outdoor Rink; Morrisburg Jr. C Lions clinch seventh place; 640 recreation surveys received; Rural education summit organizers look forward to next steps in […]
Obituaries
Obituary – Edward Kelly
Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 5, 2022, surrounded by his family, a cherished friend and his beloved dog Copper, Eddie Kelly of Morrisburg, in his 81st year. Loving husband of Roseann Kelly […]
Obituaries
Obituary – Rev. Eldon F. LeRoy
Peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, Rev. Eldon LeRoy of Morrisburg, age 91. Loving husband of Joyce LeRoy (nee McLennan). Loving father of Charlene Printy (John) of Austin, Texas, Jeanine LeRoy (Ian Peer) […]