Opinion

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 […]

There is a growing concern about the direction that South Dundas is headed. While large scale projects and developments are beginning to take hold, which will propel some residential and commercial growth, there is a […]

South Dundas’ beach issues were front and centre at an August 21 meeting of the Iroquois Waterfront Committee, where about 30 residents voiced concerns about overcrowding, garbage, parking, a lack of supervision, and a general […]

Normally, breaking ground on a new facility would be cause for celebration. It was for people in Maxville and North Glengarry last week when the redevelopment project for the not-for-profit long-term care home Maxville Manor […]

South Dundas has an extensive network of over 300 kilometres of roads, plus associated infrastructure like bridges, culverts, and guardrails, with road infrastructure being the largest budget item each year. Maintaining, repairing, and reconstructing those […]

Each year, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry’s council elects a new warden. The warden is the head of the 12-person council. While the position used to be more of a figurehead of […]

SDG Counties council discussed their own pay increases at their July meeting. Municipalities must review remuneration each term, an awkward discussion as noted by Warden Martin Lang. No decisions are final, but staff recommends a […]

Like most of Ontario, South Dundas is in the middle of a string of heatwaves. Summer is not only here; it is oppressively making its presence known. Our area is well known for having great […]

In the past six years, there has been significant upheaval in home prices, rental costs, and housing construction. This led to calls to increase new construction, and for some politicians – including Ontario Premier Doug […]

South Dundas Council and staff continue their discussions on what to do about the village plazas in Morrisburg and Iroquois. Who should pay for the services and maintenance of the shopping plazas after planned renovations […]