Opinion
Editorial: Should a hat decide?
The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry has a new warden duly elected by drawing a name from a hat. It may sound absurd in a 21st Century modern democracy, that we resort to […]
Opinion
Opinion
Jim McDonell: This Week at Queen’s Park
The Auditor-General delivered a scathing report this week on the government’s management of the so-called Fair Hydro Plan. As the independent officer pointed out earlier, the plan simply borrows billions of dollars to buy a […]
Opinion
Editorial: Eggs for all baskets
Social media contests are fun and popular. The latest social media campaign making the rounds is one that has really struck a chord with this community, despite the unusual nature of the prize. The top […]
News
Hunger awareness challenge, bringing home the reality of limited food options
In support of raising awareness of hunger at the local level, a dozen people recently took up the Hunger Awareness Challenge issued by Community Food Share and House of Lazarus, Dundas County’s two food banks. […]
Opinion
Editorial: No more wishes
As The Leader goes to print, Sears Canada is before the bankruptcy court applying to liquidate its remaining stores across the country. The retailer has been under creditor protection since June. Since that time, 59 […]
Opinion
Editorial: Giving thanks
It’s been a really tough week, hasn’t it? Look at the news: a vicious mass shooting in Las Vegas, an attempted terrorist attack in Edmonton, vile threats and counter threats over Korea, thousands upon thousands […]
Opinion
Gibberish: Puddin’ strikes back!
This column was supposed to be called How I Spent My Summer Vacation since I went to stay at my sister and brother-in-law’s home in Corunna for the middle two weeks of September this year. […]
Opinion
Editorial: One year later
It is hard to believe that just one year ago, the community in South Dundas embarked on a seven month roller coaster courtesy of the Upper Canada District School Board. That roller coaster began with […]
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Jim McDonell: Queen’s Park returns to session
QUEEN’S PARK – Queen’s Park was quieter this week as MPPs from all parties attended the International Plowing Match in Walton on Monday The IPM is a reminder to all of us of the importance […]
Opinion
Editorial: Tip of the iceberg?
Is the emergency closure of County Road 4/Lakeshore Drive last week due to a sinkhole the tip of the iceberg? Is it wise for South Dundas to assume ownership of this counties road in the […]