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BROCKVILLE – In his annual report to trustees at the Upper Canada District School Board December 10, Director of Education Ron Ferguson lauded the board reaching its graduation goal of 90 per cent in the […]

BROCKVILLE – Upper Canada District School Board trustees recognized the life of former trustee William (Bill) MacPherson at their December 10 board meeting. MacPherson served on the board from 2000 to 2022 in the Perth […]

BROCKVILLE – Two spending programs announced earlier this year by the Upper Canada District School Board are paying off in new equipment and books for local schools. In June, the board announced funding for schools […]

This week’s headlines in The Leader include: Morrisburg Plaza parking design decided; Landry takes over as SDG Warden; $3.9 million stops trail closures; Iroquois Christmas Market brings celebrations to Iroquois Plaza; UCDSB reaches 90 per […]

TORONTO – Last week the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs got what they needed from the Ontario Government. MPP Graydon Smith announced that the province will provide $3.9 million in one-time funding to restore the […]

SOUTH DUNDAS – With the new year will come new, higher water and sewer rates for South Dundas residents connected to the municipal systems. During South Dundas budget deliberations last Friday South Dundas council was […]

SOUTH DUNDAS – “It’s always tough to ask for more money,” said South Dundas Mayor Jason Broad at the conclusion of December 5 budget deliberations, but asking for more money is what South Dundas will […]

CORNWALL – SDG Counties has opted for a higher-than-initially planned budget for 2026, which will translate into a 4.48 per cent tax increase. The budget, which council discussed at length at a special meeting held […]

MORRISBURG – For 25 years, the Alight at Night Festival at Upper Canada Village has celebrated the holiday season. This year, in celebrating its silver anniversary, there are a number of new things to do […]

MORRISBURG – Spectators lining the route of the 2025 Morrisburg Santa Claus Parade December 7 had to wait a while to see the guests of honour, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, on account of the […]