Opinion

Snowmobile clubs in Eastern Ontario are facing financial issues. While clubs claim their membership wish to increase trail fees, the province has denied any increase to permit fees. This is resulting in reduced revenue, and […]

Imagine nearly a billion dollars of investment arriving in South Dundas in a single project. It is not difficult to picture what that could look like, as a project of that scale broke ground last […]

North Dundas Township is facing a water challenge not unlike the municipal infrastructure issues that many rural communities in Ontario face. The community needs an improved water supply, ideally from the St. Lawrence River, for […]

This year (2025) marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. It was the second global-scale conflict in under 30 years that devastated many parts of the world. It is estimated […]

South Dundas Fire and Emergency Services faces a hiring dilemma that is not of its own choosing. The fire service has a significant deficit in staff for the three fire stations that serve the municipality […]

The notice by North Dundas Township to withdraw from the Dundas County Archives project is a positive move for all involved. The archive, which was formed nearly a decade ago, has been long overdue for […]

Last week, The Leader’s long-time arts and entertainment journalist, Wendy Gibb passed away. For 20 years, she interviewed countless performers, attended countless events, and been an important voice for the arts in the community. Her […]

This week (October 5-11) is National Newspaper Week. Annually, this is when newspapers across Canada toot their own horns and opine how important they are to Canadians and their communities. Usually, these editorials will continue […]

SDG Counties is facing an important decision that will have a direct impact on lives in South Dundas. On September 25, council will meet to determine if 17 minutes is worth $670,000 in savings. The […]

Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra has openly said he is considering eliminating the elected school board trustees at many of the province’s 72 school boards. Citing mismanagement and personal agendas, Calandra is using financial issues […]