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Fatal motorcycle collision west of Iroquois
IROQUOIS – A motorcycle crash west of Iroquois claimed the life of a 50 year old Cornwall man. SD&G OPP were called to the scene of a single vehicle crash between Galop Lane and Marine […]
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New restrictions for GTA and Ottawa won’t affect EOHU
TORONTO/CORNWALL – Restrictions announced by the provincial government for Toronto, Peel Region, and Ottawa, won’t affect this region says the Eastern Ontario Health Unit. Ontario premier Doug Ford announced today (October 9) that new restrictions […]
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Council debates water tower designs
MORRISBURG – The RFP process is underway for the refurbishment of the Iroquois and Morrisburg water towers, but before they can proceed any further municipal staff need direction from council about colours and logos for […]
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LED sign prompts discussion of Counties sign bylaw revisions
SDG – A controversial LED sign for a development in South Dundas led SDG Counties to overhaul its sign bylaw. County councillors discussed possible changes to the roadside sign permit bylaw during its September 30th […]
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Editorial: Be a good neighbour SLPC
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 […]
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This week in The Leader – October 7, 2020
This week in The Leader: Sharp increase in regional COVID-19 cases; Unsuccessful bid for multi-use recreation facility; Morrisburg Santa parade cancelled; Council debates water tower designs; LED sign prompts discussion of Counties sign bylaw reviews; […]
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$15M Ross expansion is on track for spring 2021 ground-breaking
MORRISBURG – Just over one year ago Ross Video announced plans for a $15 million expansion to double the size of its Iroquois manufacturing facility. And then the COVID-19 pandemic happened. Soon after the state […]
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Two vie for warden’s chair
SDG – For the first time since 2017, there will be an election held to select the next warden of SDG Counties Council. Incumbent warden Frank Prevost (South Glengarry) and councillor Tony Fraser (North Dundas) […]
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Province moving to appointment-only testing
TORONTO – Getting a COVID-19 test will require an appointment beginning October 6th. Walk up testing will no longer be allowed, announced Ontario premier Doug Ford today (October 2nd). Testing centers that have not already […]
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Fall programming and access uncertain for Bird Sanctuary
MORRISBURG – Area residents may have one less outdoor recreation space this fall as it is uncertain if the Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary will open. Access to the bird sanctuary has been closed since […]