Opinion
Editorial: Silence is deafening
For over half a year, the St. Lawrence Parks’ commission has dangled the idea that the historic train display at Crysler Park was going to be leaving South Dundas. Since the ordeal began, a process […]
Bob Runciman
News
SLPC receives $4.8M in infrastructure funding
OTTAWA – The St. Lawrence Parks Commission will receive a share in a province-wide $26 million fund for culture and tourism capital projects. The announcement, made by Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sports Lisa MacLeod […]
News
Train disposal shocks ‘Save the Train’ group
MORRISBURG – The St. Lawrence Parks Commission’s Monday announcement that it will be getting rid of the historic train display which has sat in Crysler Park for decades was probably most shocking to Jim Becksted. […]
Opinion
Editorial: SLPC process off the rails
The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is beginning the process to dispose of the historic train at Crysler Park. This train is not just a landmark for visitors, but a quiet reminder of what was here […]
News
St. Lawrence Parks Commission to divest train
MORRISBURG – The historic Grand Trunk Railroad train located at Crysler Park will soon be heading to a new home. Today (July 22nd) the St. Lawrence Parks Commission announced its intention to divest the locomotive […]
Opinion
Save the train, again
Nearly 20 years ago, a group from the South Dundas community rallied to save the train just outside Upper Canada Village. Individuals from all over our area rallied to clean up and paint the steam […]
News
Runciman appointed SLPC commissioner
TORONTO – Retired Canadian senator and former MPP Bob Runciman has been appointed commissioner of the St. Lawrence Parks Commission. The appointment was announced by Michael Tibollo, minister of tourism, culture, and sport on February […]