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MORRISBURG – Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit has cleared local Ontario Provincial Police officers following a four-month investigation into the use of non-lethal weapons July 13. “On my assessment of the evidence, there are no reasonable […]

MORRISBURG – The water supply challenges in North Dundas are well known. Increased demand due to residential and industrial growth have placed strains on that municipality’s water system. One long-term solution to this problem is […]

IROQUOIS – Despite the weather, a hearty group of attendees trekked from Iroquois Legion Branch 370 to the Cenotaph at the Iroquois Civic Centre for their annual Remembrance Ceremony. The procession, at 2 p.m. Sunday, […]

MORRISBURG – The Battle of Crysler’s Farm is considered a pivotal battle in early Canadian history. After several months of restoration work, the 130-year-old commemorating that battle was shown off at a recognition ceremony November […]

OTTAWA – Federal Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne may have tabled a budget to “Build Canada Strong”, Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry MP Eric Duncan said it does anything but. “I call it a Brookfield Budget,” Duncan told […]

MORRISBURG – The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 48 in Morrisburg awarded this year’s service pins for those local members who reached significant milestones at the legion. The pins were awarded at the legion’s annual awards […]

SHANLY – The province has broken ground on the largest Battery Energy Storage System facility in Canada. Dignitaries including Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce attended the ceremony Wednesday morning […]

This week’s headlines in The Leader include: Withstanding the elements for Remembrance; SIU clears OPP in Morrisburg non-lethal use of force; South Dundas – willing partner for North-South water link; South Dundas Christmas Exchange deadline […]

On Remembrance Day, we reflect on the contributions made by those who lost their lives in service to our country, our values, and the preservation of peace. Please join us in honouring the memories, the […]

MORRISBURG – The province announced a $50 million increase to its Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund for 2026, and South Dundas will see the largest benefit from that increase locally. The municipality will see a nearly […]