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Education meeting requested by SDG County

August 26, 2021 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

CORNWALL – Citing many years of inaction by the provincial government on the rural education file, SDG County officials have requested a meeting with Ontario’s Education Minister Stephen Lecce. “Rural education and access to quality […]

This week’s headlines in The Leader – August 25, 2021

August 25, 2021 Editor

This week’s headlines in The Leader include: Be a Firefighter Day draws overwhelming interest; EOHU reaches vaccination goal – now aiming for more; Education meeting requested by SDG; NDP only party without local candidate; County […]

Resident concerns raised over SDWDC development

August 19, 2021 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

SOUTH DUNDAS – Several concerns were raised by residents at a public meeting held August 16 for a proposed subdivision at Lakeshore Drive and Dr. Stevens Drive in South Dundas. The South Dundas Waterfront Development […]

Firefighter for a Day, plenty of reasons to give it a try

August 19, 2021 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

SOUTH DUNDAS – Getting up in the middle of the night to help fight a fire at your neighbour’s house, or responding to a traffic accident isn’t for everyone. But it could be for you. […]

This week’s headlines in The Leader – August 18, 2021

August 18, 2021 Editor

This week’s headlines in The Leader include: Resident concerns raised over SDWDC development; Soccer players learn from a pro; COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for high-risk settings; Firefighter for a Day, plenty of reasons to give it […]

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for Morrisburg

August 16, 2021 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

UPDATED AUGUST 17 – The boil water advisory is no longer in effect. SOUTH DUNDAS – A precautionary boil water advisory is in effect for water users in Morrisburg. The municipality is advising all residents […]

Federal election called for September 20

August 15, 2021 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

OTTAWA – Canadians will head to the polls September 20 to elect a new federal government. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Governor General Mary Simon to ask for Parliament to be dissolved and call an […]

Harvest Festival comeback in the works

August 12, 2021 R. Comfort – Leader staff

WILLIAMSBURG – It’s been five years since the last Willamsburg Harvest Festival and a group of like-minded individuals are ready to see it return. Dave Hess, one of those like-minded people spoke with The Leader […]

Be a Firefighter for a Day set for August 21st

August 12, 2021 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

SOUTH DUNDAS – Have you ever thought of being a firefighter? If you have, South Dundas Fire and Emergency Services Chief Cameron Morehouse wants to hear from you. The SDFES is running its first ever […]

This week’s headlines in The Leader – August 11, 2021

August 11, 2021 Editor

This week’s headlines in The Leader include: Province brings $2.25 million to Ross expansion; Vaccines should be mandated in schools; Harvest Festival comeback in the works; Some parties more prepared than others for a fall […]