The ongoing overhaul of the Municipality of South Dundas’ property standards bylaw is overdue with the existing bylaws covering only Morrisburg and Iroquois dating back to 1979 and 1986 respectively. The update will cover all […]
In the months leading up to this fall, public health officials, including Eastern Ontario Health Unit medical officer of health Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, have been saying that this winter outdoor recreation is vitally important for […]
Ontarians are just under two years from the next provincial election, but based on the news last week, it seemed like we were about to head to the polls. Recent announcements by Premier Doug Ford […]
Economic development is one of the most important portfolios within a municipality. A municipality thrives when there is a strong emphasis on economic development. It attracts investment into the community. This brings jobs, growth, and […]
It has been over six months since the COVID-19 pandemic reached Ontario. Schools are just returning to classroom teaching and many businesses have reopened. All are doing so with significant modification, and with public health […]
An important conversation dealing with racism and inclusion has been taking place this summer in our area. It’s a conversation that is long overdue. This has stemmed from online comments made by North Dundas councillor […]
Ontario’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted many flaws in how the government delivers its services, and shows preferential treatment of one group at the expense of another. The province’s long-term care home strategy […]
Cannabis was decriminalized by the federal government nearly two years ago. Intended to help keep the drug away from youth and help fund harm reduction, legalization has turned into a mess for municipalities. Granted, petty […]
Last week, at the August 10th South Dundas council meeting, a draft plan was presented which will move South Dundas citizens closer to paying the full cost of waste management. This draft plan will see […]
It has been a month since this region entered Stage Three of Ontario’s COVID-19 reopening plan. Many of the businesses that were able to survive the financial Armageddon of this first wave of the pandemic […]
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