Obituaries
Obituary – Cameron Dale Dillabough
It is with profound sadness that we bring the news of the passing of Cam Dillabough, formerly of Morrisburg, ON, on January 23rd, peacefully at home with Judy and Opie by his side. Left to […]
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Obituaries
Obituary – Mack Lewis
Passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Mack Lewis of Iroquois, age 77. Beloved husband of the late Susan Lewis (nee Casselman). Loving father of Robert Lewis (Jennifer) of Iroquois. Loving grandfather […]
Opinion
Editorial – Data breach highlights online flaws
An ongoing story in the region has been the cyberattack on the Upper Canada District School Board’s internet infrastructure. First reported on January 5, the board only announced last week that there was a significant […]
Sports
Wild game results in a Morrisburg Lions’ loss
MORRISBURG – Entering the weekend with only two games remaining in their season, and sitting in seventh place, the Morrisburg Lions needed a win against rivals, the North Dundas Rockets Saturday night (January 25). The […]
News
This week’s headlines in The Leader – January 29, 2025
This week’s headlines in The Leader include: Premier Ford calling February 27 provincial election; Taking an up-close look at Iroquois Lock improvements; Over 50,000 students exposed by data breach; Community officials celebrate Valecraft Merkley Oaks; […]
Obituaries
Obituary – Mary Rutters
Passed away peacefully at the Woodland Villa Nursing Home in Long Sault on Sunday, January 26, 2025, Mary Rutters (nee VanVugt) of Morrisburg, age 94. Loving wife of Clem Rutters for 72 years. Loving mother […]
Obituaries
Obituary – Cameron Martel
After years of battling Parkinson’s with stubborn determination and enduring appreciation for life’s brighter moments, Cameron H. Martel died peacefully at the age of 84 on January 24th with his family by his side. He […]
Obituaries
Obituary – Jim Primrose
Owner of Jim’s Performance Plus Passed away peacefully at the Brockville General Hospital on Thursday, January 23, 2025, Jim Primrose of Iroquois, age 81. Beloved husband of the late Sandra Primrose (nee Empey). Loving father […]
Obituaries
Obituary – Graham Stewart
Passed away peacefully at the Granite Ridge Nursing Home in Stittsville on Wednesday, January 22, 2024, Graham Stewart, formerly of Morrisburg, age 72. Dear brother of Carl of Williamsburg, Joyce McCormick (Terry) of St. Catharines […]
Opinion
Editorial – Action over observation needed
There are many groups and organizations in our region, province, and country that are very astute at pointing out the various societal problems of the day. These problems are already well-known. Currently, we have a […]