News

MORRISBURG – After about 15 hours of budget deliberations, the resulting tax rate increase for South Dundas property owners will be 2.82 per cent. Or even more depending on the outcome of a looming debate […]

SOUTH DUNDAS – The lack of new doctors moving into rural areas of Ontario is not a new problem, but it is one that is worsening. Retirements, and the strain of the two-year long COVID-19 […]

This week’s headlines in The Leader include: 2.82% tax increase overshadowed by new levy proposal; Counties council approves 2022 Budget; COVID-19 hospitalizations high but stable; Committee calls for more support to recruit doctors; Mind the […]

TORONTO – Restaurants and other indoor spaces currently closed to the public will re-open at reduced capacity beginning January 31. Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Thursday morning that public health indicators are pointing to a […]

MORRISBURG – One of the region’s largest winter events has returned to pre-pandemic attendance levels. Alight at Night at Upper Canada Village saw over 46,000 people pass through the gates this holiday season. This far […]

MORRISBURG – A partnership between South Dundas and Service Line Warranties is coming to an end. The partnership was first formed in 2019 with the insurance provider that covers service lines between homes and municipal […]

This week’s headlines in The Leader include: Deliberation of 2022 South Dundas budget now underway; Appeal withdrawn, sign to be removed; Attendance up for Alight at Night; Hospitalizations continue to increase; Morrisburg roundabout crosswalks remaining […]

MORRISBURG – In anticipation of the forecast storm to hit the region overnight Sunday night, school buses for all four school boards are cancelled for Monday (January 17). Schools are also closed. All branches of […]

MORRISBURG – Enjoy the sunshine today and get that snow shovel ready, as a major snow storm is expected to arrive overnight. Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for Eastern Ontario  – including […]

IROQUOIS – Issues regarding an ongoing property rezoning and a controversial LED sign are winding down. In April 2021, South Dundas council defeated a rezoning application by the South Dundas Waterfront Development Corporation to rezone […]