Obituaries
Obituary – Ricky Nelson Young
It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of a beloved husband and father, Ricky Young, on July 7, 2020. Ricky leaves behind his wife and best friend Silvia, and his […]
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Obituaries
Obituary – Henny Heuvel
Peacefully at home on July 9, 2020 with her husband by her side, Henny Heuvel (Heuving) of Iroquois returned to her heavenly home to be with the Lord. Dearest mom of Dave (Audrey) Heuvel, Gary […]
Opinion
Editorial – End the waterfront woes
Morrisburg’s waterfront park this past weekend was an unmitigated disaster as beaches were closed, yet a multitude of visitors and locals still sought to relax by the river. While the problems with crowds and parking […]
News
This week in The Leader: July 8, 2020
This week in The Leader: Concerning waterfront situation continues; Mandatory mask use for indoor public spaces; Change coming to local waterfront; Sharp reaction to Dundas County name change petition; Byvelds elected chair of Joint Liaison […]
News
Iroquois youth injured
IROQUOIS – A seven year old Iroquois youth is in stable condition after an incident this afternoon. OPP constable Tylor Copeland said that SD&G OPP responded to the scene after 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon (July […]
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South Dundas to change beach operations in Morrisburg and Iroquois
SOUTH DUNDAS – In light of the influx of visitors and over-crowding that occurred over the past weekend, and on Canada Day, the Municipality of South Dundas announced July 2nd that the Morrisburg and Iroquois […]
Opinion
Editorial – Per ardua ad astra
The motto of Seaway District High School is “per ardua ad astra”, through adversity to the stars. This is a particularly fitting motto for the school’s graduating class, and for all students everywhere graduating in […]
Obituaries
Obituary – Fern McIntosh
At the Brantford General Hospital on Sunday, June 28, 2020, Fern McIntosh (nee Rutley) of Brantford, formerly of Williamsburg, age 97. Beloved wife of the late Carman McIntosh. Loving mother of Beth (Allan Rey) of […]
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This week in The Leader: July 1, 2020
This week in The Leader: Celebrating the Class of 2020 in new ways; John Ross offering to pay for campground expansion; Seaway District High School Grads; Seaway District Intermediate School Grads; SMSC Grade 8s donate […]
Opinion
Editorial – Reform needed for SLPC
For over sixty years, the St. Lawrence Parks Commission, and its predecessor, the St. Lawrence River Development Corporation, has controlled the waterfront and much of the land left over from the St. Lawrence-Seaway project. The […]