Articles by Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

JOHNSTOWN – Thousands of families across Eastern Ontario may be scrambling for another way to get their kids to school this fall. Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario issued an update on contract talks with school […]

MORRISBURG – A large-scale remediation project at the Universal Terminals port west of Morrisburg is set to conclude in 2024. Tomlinson Group of Companies, which bought the terminal and port in 2022, announced last week […]

BROCKVILLE – A sanctioned school board trustee who is under investigation again for Code of Conduct violations said he will take part in the process this time around. Upper Canada District School Board trustee Curtis […]

MORRISBURG – The latest edition of St. Lawrence Parks Commission’s popular Pumpkinferno will light up Upper Canada Village starting September 29. In its 12th season, more than 7,000 carved artificial pumpkins in several unique displays […]

MORRISBURG – Since 1999, the Friends for Life Bike Rally has brought together people in an inclusive and supportive challenge to help people living with HIV and AIDS in Toronto, Kingston, and Montréal. This year’s […]

MORRISBURG – The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is facing an infrastructure deficit of nearly $52.7 million over the next three years for major capital projects, including $17.4 million at Upper Canada Village. A review of […]

MORRISBURG – Out of service for over a year, the miniature train ride at Upper Canada Village will remain closed indefinitely. The ride, which has been shuttered since heat-related track damage caused a derailment on […]

MORRISBURG – Tying into municipal water and sewer services is being examined as the St. Lawrence Parks Commission plans its redevelopment on the Riverside Cedar Campground. In late 2021, The Leader first reported that a […]

BROCKVILLE – A school board trustee already censured for breaching the Trustee Code of Conduct will be investigated for a second breach after accusations of making false statements were levelled by the board’s chair. A […]