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HomeAuthorsPhillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

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Roots artist Kaia Kater to play Acoustic Stage Apr. 11

April 2, 2026 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

MORRISBURG — With influences of Appalachia, the Caribbean, and Québec, JUNO-award winning artist Kaia Kater will take to the St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage in Morrisburg April 11. “I would say it’s probably closer to Canadiana,” […]

News

Careless driver charged after natural gas facility crash

April 1, 2026 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

MORRISBURG — A 21-year-old driver from Ottawa has been charged following a single-vehicle collision with natural gas lines at an Enbridge pipeline station two kilometres north of Morrisburg. Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry OPP officers responded […]

News

Survey shows weak demand for municipal services in Riverside

March 26, 2026 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

MORRISBURG — If municipal water and sewer services were made available to property owners in Riverside Heights, only 14 per cent would likely connect to them. That was the result of a survey of the […]

News

68th Seaway season underway

March 26, 2026 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

ST. LAMBERT — A familiar sight and a sure sign of spring has returned to the St. Lawrence River corridor. The St. Lawrence Seaway officially kicked off its 68th navigation season March 23. A ceremonial […]

News

Cost of SDG Council decreased in 2025, to jump 30 per cent

March 26, 2026 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

CORNWALL — It cost taxpayers in SDG Counties one per cent less in 2025 for their elected officials than in 2024.  This is according to a report included in the consent agenda at the March […]

News

South Stormont CAO David Barrick departs

March 24, 2026 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

LONG SAULT – In a statement released Tuesday afternoon (March 24), South Stormont Mayor Bryan McGillis announced the departure of Township Chief Administrative Officer David Barrick. “On behalf of Council, I am writing to share […]

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SDG Counties seeks public input for roadside tree planting program

March 19, 2026 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

CORNWALL – The roadside tree planting program run by SDG Counties has become a contentious issue, prompting council to seek more public input on the future of the program. The tree planting program, which plants […]

News

Community Living Dundas County celebrates 50 years

March 19, 2026 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

MORRISBURG – Guests were on-hand March 10 as Community Living Dundas County celebrated its 50th anniversary with a party, and a ceremonial flag raising. Opened in March 1976, the organization supports adults with intellectual disabilities […]

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Cass Bridge tender under budget

March 19, 2026 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

CORNWALL – SDG Counties council approved a $3,577,018.20 bid from Bowmanville-based Clearwater Structures for the two-year rehabilitation project of the Cass Bridge on County Road 31 south of Winchester. The extensive project that will begin […]

News

Local voice at risk as Conservation power shifts upward

March 19, 2026 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

MORRISBURG — A sweeping overhaul of conservation authorities in eastern Ontario is shifting decision-making power upward — raising concerns that municipalities like South Dundas could have less say over the land and waterways they know best. […]

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