Brinston – Page 54 – Morrisburg Leader

Editorial: Local issues matter

September 19, 2019 Editor

The federal election is hitting the one week mark and while the party campaigns have already begun, few of the candidates have been seen in this part of the riding. Regardless of the national and […]

This week in The Leader – July 24, 2019 edition

July 24, 2019 Editor

This week in The Leader: Historic train leaving Aultsville Station; Municipality and John Ross reach agreement on new airport and campground building; Street-scape nominated for funding; Latest round of CIP funds awarded; Historical Waterfront Path […]

Veterans Affairs Canada funds Matilda Monument Project

July 15, 2019 Editor

DIXON’S CORNERS- The volunteer efforts to renovate and enhance the cenotaph monument and bronze plaques in front of the Matilda Hall received a significant funding boost with a contribution from Veterans Affairs Canada. “Through the […]

Health Unit issues heat warning

July 11, 2019 P. Blancher – Leader staff

SDG – Officials with the Eastern Ontario Health Unit issued a heat warning beginning July 10th for at least the next two days. Environment and Climate Change Canada has forecast a high of 31 Celsius […]

Editorial: Sudsy Ford focus?

June 13, 2019 Editor

The weather, for the most part, has improved to a near summer-like feel. For many, enjoying a cold one on a hot day is part of season. Enjoying an alcoholic beverage or two will now […]

Editorial: It’s good to listen

May 23, 2019 Editor

South Dundas council is now more than half way through its month-long series of municipal matters meetings, dubbed “Coffee with Council” and so far, it is a been a good exercise in community engagement. In […]

Brinston Archives building demolition proposed

December 20, 2018 P. Blancher – Leader staff

SOUTH DUNDAS – A proposed four-year building plan discussed at a South Dundas committee of the whole meeting held December 11th would see the Brinston Archives building demolished. Proposed by director of recreation and facilities […]

Projects, attendees needed for 100 Men of South Dundas

October 4, 2018 P. Blancher – Leader staff

MORRISBURG – Just over one month from now, organizers of 100 Men of South Dundas plan on giving $10,000 to a worthy community project. The November 6th event is modeled after the successful 100 Women […]

Matilda Memorial Park announces major donation, 5-year plan

April 27, 2017 P. Blancher – Leader staff

BRINSTON – A cold and rainy spring day did not dampen the enthusiasm at the spring public planning meeting for the Matilda Memorial Recreation committee held April 22nd. The meeting served as a venue to […]

Successful comeback instills confidence in Carnival’s future

January 26, 2017 R. Comfort – Leader staff

DIXON’S CORNERS – “It’s been a great revival of the carnival,” said Matilda Memorial Recreation Committee co-chair Cindy Peters at Sunday’s breakfast event. Having served 70 pounds of sausage that morning, having welcomed 200 folks […]