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This week’s headlines in The Leader – April 22, 2026
This week’s headlines in The Leader include: More provincial funding OETIO; Public meetings – Strong support for plaza businesses; Rats expose bylaw gap; Iroquois settlement boundary expansion approved; Proposed increase short-sighted; Williamsburg intersection as-is; Editorial […]
Opinion
Editorial – Many wrongs do not make a right
A contentious rezoning application has boiled over in South Dundas, with the fallout highlighting multiple wrongs on all sides of the issue. At the April 8 South Dundas council meeting, three-fifths of council voted against […]
Obituaries
Obituary – Keith Dingwall
Passed away peacefully at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Keith Dingwall of Morrisburg, age 69. Keith is survived by his sons Kyle Dingwall (Tara) of Glen Becker and Cole Dingwall […]
Obituaries
Obituary – Natalie Coutu
Passed away suddenly at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Natalie Coutu of Morrisburg, age 45. Loving companion of Chris Harrington. Loving mother of Christian Markell and Mackenzie Harrington. Dear sister-in-law […]
News
This week’s headlines in The Leader — April 15, 2026
This week’s headlines in The Leader include: Alleged threat pauses meeting — no charges; Overhaul of school trustees and administration announced; Plaza public meetings taking place this week; Lactalis expansion increases milk capacity by 25 […]
Obituaries
Obituary – Betty Reddick
Passed away peacefully at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Saturday, April 11, 2026, Betty Reddick (nee Shannette) of Williamsburg, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Floyd Reddick. She was predeceased by […]
Opinion
Editorial – Ford expands control over councils
The Ontario government introduced legislation April 2, which will further blur the lines between provincial and municipal governance in areas of the province. The Better Regional Governance Act, if passed, will restructure the upper-tier municipal […]
Sports
Soccer registration deadline April 12
IROQUOIS – This Sunday, April 12, is the registration deadline for South Dundas United’s summer soccer leagues. Founded in 1996, South Dundas United FC (formerly the South Dundas Soccer Association) runs an 11-week summer soccer […]
Entertainment
Accommodation shortages significantly challenge theatres
MORRISBURG – If you ask an Artistic Director what’s most challenging about producing live theatre, the answer might surprise you. “One of the most challenging aspects of producing theatre these days is accommodating actors and […]