Articles by Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

IROQUOIS – A joyride in a stolen repair van resulted in a single vehicle collision and an arrest for a 14 year old Cornwall boy September 20. The repair van, owned by Bell Canada, was […]

IROQUOIS – The first step of a multi-year plan to refurbish the Iroquois Control Dam is now underway. Work began on the dam, which helps control water levels of the St. Lawrence River west towards […]

MORRISBURG – The former Beavers Dental building has been sold. The dental burr manufacturing plant was shuttered in early 2023. South Dundas economic development officer Rob Hunter confirmed that the building is under a sales […]

CORNWALL – Next month’s warden’s election will see two previous wardens vie for a return to the Warden’s Chair at SDG Counties council. Candidates for the top spot in the Counties were required to declare […]

CORNWALL – Nearly a year after taking office, SDG Counties councillors got a first look at the strategic plan that was developed from consultations earlier this summer. SDG councillors met with consultant Suzanne Gibson to […]

BROCKVILLE – A move to switch the start times for elementary and secondary school students in the region is slowly progressing. Trustees at the Upper Canada District School Board received an update at the September […]

CORNWALL – Local member of Parliament Eric Duncan announced changes to his offices in the riding, expanding service levels. The changes affect his main office in Cornwall, and his satellite offices in Morrisburg and Winchester. […]

MORRISBURG – Looking to address a safety issue with school buses back on the road this fall, South Dundas council approved a resolution calling for the province to adopt mandatory school bus stop arm cameras. […]

BROCKVILLE – Last week’s agreement between school bus operators and the school transportation consortium will cost the two school boards an additional $250,000 per year over the four year term of the contract. On August […]