Opinion

In many ways, communities are like families, but bigger. In most families, that feeling of belonging comes from sharing the same traditions, spending time together, from consciously participating in new experiences and everyday moments, and […]

During the summer, I heard from many of you that skyrocketing electricity bills continued being a pressing concern and an increasing cause of financial hardship. When we take a look at our hydro bill, we […]

The proposed Dutch Meadows residential development on the west side of Morrisburg is the largest residential development in the 18 year history of South Dundas. The development fills a need in South Dundas for condominiums […]

As school starts back for another year, rural schools are facing an issue that affects classroom learning and potential – declining enrolment. The Upper Canada District School Board has a projected decrease in enrolment of […]

  Like many of you this last month I watched several hours of Olympic action, paticularly when Canadians were biking, tossing, running, pounding, jumping or swimming.  I was glad I did. Canadians really proved themselves […]

It’s been two weeks since South Dundas Fire and Emergency Services placed a burn ban on the Municipality of South Dundas and despite recent rain, the restriction is unlikely to be lifted any time soon. […]

  Ever notice how pre-occupied many of us are by hair? Is it… Too much?  Too flat? Too thin? Too grey? Too gone? Judging from the ads on television, hair products rank only slightly below […]

Volunteers are the engine of any small community. From youth sports to Meals on Wheels, art programs to festivals, many of the programs we enjoy in South Dundas would not exist without the dedication of […]

  My friend told this story. He’s well over 85, claims he’s at an age where good Scotch anytime is never a mistake, and is quite, quite deaf. However, he refuses to wear hearing aids […]

  I went to a concert with some friends the other night.  They pulled into my driveway, and as I was thanking them, I reached for my house keys, carefully tucked into my purse. Ten […]