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Ship grounded near Crysler Marina

November 28, 2024 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

MORRISBURG – A Quebec City-bound freighter ran aground near the Crysler Marina east of Morrisburg on November 23. The Canadian-flagged ship, Tim S. Dool, became stuck in the mud on what is known as the […]

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South Dundas to see a 9.6 per cent increase in OMPF for 2025

November 28, 2024 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

MORRISBURG – An increase in provincial funding to the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund will pay off for local municipalities in 2025, including South Dundas. The OMPF is the province’s main funding support to municipalities and […]

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Officials tour Morris Glen expansion for National Housing Day

November 22, 2024 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

MORRISBURG – Municipal officials were on hand Friday (November 22) for a tour of the Morris Glen housing expansion in Morrisburg. The tour, led by project contractor DC&F, is in recognition of National Housing Day. […]

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Stampville Road marked for potential transfer – study

November 21, 2024 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

CORNWALL – A long-awaited road rationalization study was presented to SDG Counties council, which if approved, will see South Dundas assume ownership of another county road. The study looked at 20 roads in SDG, 10 […]

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Canada Post strike halts mail

November 21, 2024 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

MORRISBURG – Over 55,000 Canada Post employees went on strike last Friday. The employees, members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, have been without a contract since the beginning of the year. The two […]

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Slight rebound for St. Lawrence Seaway shipping traffic

November 21, 2024 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

CORNWALL – Monthly traffic numbers from the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Company point to a slight rebound in shipping volume in October. The Seaway has seen reduced traffic – both in vessel transits and tonnage […]

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Upper Canada District School Board leadership acclaimed

November 21, 2024 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

BROCKVILLE – Upper Canada District School Board chair Jamie Schoular and vice-chair Lynda Johnston were acclaimed for a second one-year term on November 13. The two were elected by their fellow trustees in 2023 after […]

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ND council reiterates Fire Plan report is ‘a guide’

November 14, 2024 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

WINCHESTER – Responding to internet-based discussions prior to the November 7 council meeting, North Dundas’ elected officials reiterated that the Fire Plan at council was just a guide. The Fire Master plan was a third-party […]

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Hallville park to be renamed

November 14, 2024 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

WINCHESTER – North Dundas council voted November 7 to rename the community park in Hallville after a long-time volunteer in the community. Ground broke last month on a $2-million expansion of the Hallville Community Park. […]

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Provincial infrastructure grant increase of 15 per cent for South Dundas

November 13, 2024 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

MORRISBURG – South Dundas is one of three municipalities within the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry that will have more provincial money to spend at budget time. Recently released Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund […]

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