The Morrisburg Leader

Peacefully at the Hallowell Nursing Home in Picton on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, Theresa Barkley (nee Lewis), formerly of Morrisburg, age 96. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Barkley. Loving mother of Lynn Hill (Morgan) of Picton and Faye Luffman (Lewis) of Courtice. Dear sister of Grace Lewis of Iroquois and Tom Lewis (Barbara) of Iroquois. Theresa will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren David Hill, Alyn Sarome, Rebecca Greenstein and her great-grandchildren Bethany, Jules and Naomi.... https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//obituary-theresa-mae-bar/

Some of the latest online stories you'll find on The Leader's website Thursday include: - Iroquois historic sign project on its way - Disappearing road signs spark review - Editorial Selective consultation - EOHU: 28,000 vaccination appointments for June... Visit The Leader's website at www.morrisburgleader.ca for these stories, now posted online. Or subscribe today and get all the news each week, delivered to your mail box.

Suddenly at home on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, Clarence O’Neil of Iroquois, age 66. Beloved husband of the late Linda Merkley. Beloved son of Eunice Bovin of Dixons Corners and the late Richard O’Neil. Dear brother of Bob O’Neil of Iroquois, Allan O’Neil of Iroquois and Brenda O’Neil of Cornwall. Dear brother-in-law of Marlene Shearer of Morrisburg and Judy Barnhartd (Bill) of Iroquois.... https://www.morrisburgleader.ca///obituary-clarence-oneil/

MORRISBURG Although the design of a 30-unit apartment building proposal in Morrisburg by Stefano Ferrante on County Road 2 land owned by Lloyd Wells has changed since South Dundas council first refused rezoning for the project in 2020, council’s opinion and decision has not. https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//apartment-development-pr/

This week's headlines in The Leader include: EOHU adding 28,000 June vaccination appointments; Mid-June start for Ontario's three-step reopening plan; Iroquois historic sign project on its way; Multiple alarm fire; Outdoor recreation reopens; Planning July soccer start; Editorial - Selective consultation; Iroquois resident arrested; Anyone can join the SD&G Butterflyway movement; These stories and much more. Pick up your copy of The Leader, in stores today. https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//this-weeks-headlines-in-/

Some of the latest online stories you'll find on The Leader's website Thursday include: - Iroquois water tower final answer - The Doctor's visit to Morrisburg - Editorial It is not our symbol to use Visit The Leader's website at www.morrisburgleader.ca for these stories, now posted online. Or subscribe today and get all the news each week, delivered to your mail box.

This week's headlines in The Leader include: Iroquois water tower final answer; COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Morrisburg; Beach fees quashed by council; Trimmed down roundabout project being re-tendered; The Doctor's visit to Morrisburg; Editorial - It is not our symbol to use; These stories and much more plus your letters to the editor. Pick up your copy of The Leader, in stores now. https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//this-weeks-headlines-in-/

BREAKING: The Ontario government is expanding the COVID-19 vaccination clinic registration earlier than expected. Beginning Sunday (May 23rd) at 8 a.m., youth between 12 and 17 years old can book a vaccine appointment through the province's online registration site. Earlier this month, Health Canada approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for youth in that age group.

Good news that the Eastern Ontario Health Unit will have 28,000 vaccination appointments for June, and that includes two more clinics booked for the Morrisburg Arena. https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//eohu-28000-vaccination-a/

Veteran of W.W. ll Peacefully at home one day after her 100th birthday. Ruth was blessed to spend her final days surrounded by the love of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She joins her beloved husband of 72 years, John "Jack" Adlington in rest. She was predeceased by her parents James and Maude Robinson (nee Myers) and her siblings Wallace, Tom, Lorne, Hugh, Hollis, Harold, Jack, Donnie, Evelyn Sutherland, Velma Robinson, Lois Robinson and Doreen Stone.... https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//obituary-doris-ruth-adli/

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced this afternoon that Golf Courses and other outdoor recreation amenities can reopen beginning this weekend. He also explained the government's newest plan to reopen the province beginning with a three-step approach in mid-June. https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//most-outdoor-amenities-t/

Some of the latest online stories you'll find on The Leader's website Thursday include: - Morrisburg Canada Day cancelled again - MPP punted from working group - Editorial A one dose summer failure - Locals place third at Remote Provincial Championship... It is also expected around 3 p.m. today (May 20) that Ontario Premier Doug Ford will be announcing the province's reopening strategy. The Leader will update with details after Ford's press conference concludes. Visit The Leader's website at www.morrisburgleader.ca for these stories, now posted online. Or subscribe today and get all the news each week, delivered to your mail box.

Morrisburg Docksyde opens today - Popular ice cream and food stand, The Docksyde, will open for another season, starting this morning, on the Morrisburg Waterfront. Operated by the Morrisburg and District Lions Club, the stand will be open from 11 a.m. daily, weather permitting. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, food and ice cream will be strictly take-out only with no benches or picnic tables available. This year, five summer students will be employed by the organization. Pictured (l-r) are summer students Jodie Robinson, Airreanna Brown, Matthew Mason, Laniee Baelde, and Brett Weegar. The location will be open until Labour Day weekend. (The Leader/Blancher photo)

Suddenly at home on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, Marc Pharand of Cornwall, age 30. Loving father of Dion and Raya. Beloved son of Donna Lewis (Duane Gore) of Glen Becker and Marc Pharand (Kathy Servage) of Newington. Dear brother of Ryan Pharand of Cornwall and Jessica Pharand of Gatineau. Maternal grandson of Marjorie Servage of Elma and Diane Raymond of Kemptville.... https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//05/06/obituary-marc-phar/

In loving memory of Mary Kathleen Mark (nee Clements) who passed away suddenly at the Dundas Manor Long Term Care Home in Winchester on May 4, 2021. Mary was the only daughter of the late Clarence and Kathleen Kaye Clements (nee Chatfield). She was a loving wife to Edward (1931-2014), mother to Darlene (Rick Lascelle), Diana, Douglas, Dorothy (John Kooy) and David (Susan "Buff").... https://www.morrisburgleader.ca/20//06/obituary-mary-mark/

Seven years of significant tree loss starts now - South Dundas Summer student Tyler Barkley (left) and South Dundas arbourist Jacob Blais stand by one of the 43 Ash trees that will be removed this summer as part of the municipality’s plan to mitigate the damage done by the Emerald Ash Borer. See related story in the May 19th issue of The Leader. (The Leader/Blancher photo)

What is in this week's issue of The Leader, click the link to find out. https://www.morrisburgleader.ca/?p=13515

Hazy spring mornings and enjoying the quiet solitude of ships sailing by. (The Leader/Blancher photo)

Some of the latest online stories you'll find on The Leader this week include: - Kaeden's story Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week - Opioid overdose numbers rise during pandemic - The Sound of Music St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage returning in 2022 - Editorial More or cancel Spring Break... Visit The Leader's website at www.morrisburgleader.ca for these stories, now posted online. Or subscribe today and get all the news each week, delivered to your mail box. See more

By Danika Nielsen IROQUOIS Everyone at Seaway District High School is congratulating principal Geoff Trasuk on his retirement this year. Recently Trasuk had a hip replacement surgery and was off for four months in recovery. https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//the-seaway-scoop-seaway-/

This week's headlines in The Leader include: One more week until reopening; Two more deaths in Long Sault LTC home; Bouck's Hill fire sends two to hospital; Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week Kaeden's story; Pathways open for winter use; Opioid overdose numbers rise during pandemic; OPP mental health nurse program expanded; UCDSB changes school closure policy; The Sound of Music St. Lawrence Acoustic State returning in 2022; These stories and more in The Leader. Pick up your copy of The Leader, in stores now. Select stories online beginning Thursday.

Ontario began its 28 day lockdown on Boxing Day, shuttering most retail businesses, bars, and restaurants until January 24th, 2021. Unless a retail store sells groceries, or is a pharmacy, only curbside pickup, delivery, or online orders are allowed. Rising cases of COVID-19 in the Greater Toronto Area and many other parts of Ontario, including South Dundas, warrant some action by the provincial government.... https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//editorial-uneven-lockdow/

WINCHESTER A project first announced in November 2015 to add additional childcare spaces to Winchester Public School will finally move forward. The Upper Canada District School Board announced February 9th it received Ministry of Education approval to proceed with the $5.4 million project. The three-room child care centre addition will connect with the existing school, which was last expanded in the 2014-15 school year when new kindergarten classrooms and office space were added.... https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//green-light-for-winchest/

Breaking: Ontario is extending the Stay-at-Home order for one week in most areas of the province. Three regions including Kingston, Belleville, and Renfrew, will reopen on February 10th. Regions outside of Toronto, including the Eastern Ontario Health Unit region, will reopen February 17th. Toronto, Peel, and York regions will reopen one week after. More on this story in the February 10th edition of The Leader.

MORRISBURG Before the latest provincial lockdown South Dundas’ parks and recreation department was working towards hosting volunteer training in 2020 for outdoor rink volunteers to help them with ice building and outdoor rink maintenance. However, as 2021 is upon us, and the weather has not been conducive to ice building those activities will have to wait. South Dundas now has five outdoor rinks ready and waiting for ice - Morrisburg at Earl Baker Park, Iroquois at Haldane Park, Williamsburg at J.C.... https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//five-outdoor-rinks-sit-a/

This week in The Leader: Mayor reflects on 2020, a year unlike any other; COVID-19 cases top 1,300 in region; McDonell on highlights of 2020; Duncan looking forward to next year being a better year; Mulling over compost solution; Five outdoor rinks sit and wait; Koekkoek signs one year deal with Oilers; Curbside pick-up continues at Community Food Share; These stories and more in The Leader. Pick up your copy of The Leader, in stores now. Select stories online beginning Thursday. https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//this-week-in-the-leader-/

SDG Work to prepare a rural education plan from SDG Counties to the province is taking place, but it became apparent at the November 16th monthly Counties Council meeting that not all municipalities are working together. Supporting rural education in the Counties was set as one of the main pillars of council’s strategic plan, a direct response to the 2016-17 school closure crisis that was set off by the Upper Canada District School Board when it looked at closing up to 29 schools in that board.

The pandemic is already stressing out parents of school-aged children beyond what anyone imagined. If parents needed something more to be concerned about, we have something for you. How about bringing back the school closure issue? While Upper Canada District School Board chair John McAllister often repeats that the board has no plan to close schools, SDG Counties has a committee working on its plan for schools, and there are many issues....

MORRISBURG Lately members of council are hearing much displeasure concerning the closure of the two free compost sites in Morrisburg and Iroquois which have been operated illegally for years. Now that it has come time to formalize compost operations, council had been favouring the lowest cost option which is to allow residents to dispose of leaf and yard waste at the Matilda landfill free of charge....

At the Ottawa General Hospital on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, Chris Markell of Morrisburg, age 53. Loving father of Sharon Barkway (Dale Parent) of Cornwall, Ashley Markell (Garry Pyper) of Cornwall, Maggie Payne of Cornwall, Ashley Lloyd (Steven Wright) of Cornwall, Bernie Markell of Morrisburg and J.C. Markell of Morrisburg. Dear brother of Steven Markell (Elizabeth), Scott Markell (Angie) and Darryl Markell, all of Morrisburg.... https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//obituary-christopher-mar/

The ongoing overhaul of the Municipality of South Dundas’ property standards bylaw is overdue with the existing bylaws covering only Morrisburg and Iroquois dating back to 1979 and 1986 respectively. The update will cover all South Dundas with one bylaw, which is the best practice to follow. That said, there are many issues with both the proposed changes and the method used by municipal staff to consult with citizens.

SDG Counties councillors were looking for answers from SDG staff about the feedback process for the upcoming Morrisburg Roundabout and Street-Scape project at the October 19th SDG Council meeting. Both councillors from South Dundas, Steven Byvelds and Kirsten Gardner wanted to know what was happening with the promised feedback process that was to take place once the plan was close to being tendered.

MORRISBURG A Morrisburg teacher has won a prestigious national teaching award for his work in STEM education. Blair Fitzsimons, a Grade 7 teacher at St. Mary-St. Cecilia Catholic School, was awarded a Regional Certificate of Achievement for the 2020 Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in STEM.

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 Station Road at around 10 p.m.

MORRISBURG Nothing like a little bit of mayhem and gore to raise everyone’s spirits! The merry cast of A Covidtime Murder in the Church invites the community to tune in on November 13 (Friday the 13th of course) to enjoy an evening of classic whodunit as the performers air a criminal comedy production specially created for these unusual times.

This week in The Leader: Flu vaccine shortage means long wait-lists; Education disarray at Counties Council; Morrisburg and Iroquois water tower rehab price tag in at $2.3m; Outdoor rink and pathway improvements could be in Morrisburg's future; November 18 last call for South Dundas Christmas Exchange registrations; Council willing to explore compost site options; Murder in the Church slays online audience;... https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//this-week-in-the-leader-/

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This week in The Leader: Unanimous council support for new water tower designs; New restrictions for GTA, Ottawa won't affect EOHU; Remembrance ceremonies being scheduled locally; Roundabout and street-scape project finalized; South Dundas working towards its first speed bylaw; St. Mary-St. Cecilia teacher wins Prime Minister's Award; More regulation coming for short term rental properties; Iroquois Library reopening delayed; These stories and much more. Pick up your copy of The Leader, in stores now. Select stories online beginning Thursday. https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//this-week-in-the-leader-/

This week in The Leader: Ready for Halloween, no matter what form the celebration takes; Total COVID-19 cases top 550 across EOHU region; Coordinator position made possible through RED funds; Survey says! Dozen ticket average for South Dundas; Missing feedback for Morrisburg Roundabout and Street-Scape project; Teen charged in pair of assaults; Entertainment A Covidtime Murder in the Church; [ 29 more words ] https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//this-week-in-the-leader-/

In his eightieth year, passed away after a brief illness, on Monday, October 12, 2020. Dale was born on September 16, 1941, in Edwardsburgh, Ontario. Dale will be sadly missed by his wife Lelah and grandchildren Cole, Jake, Daniel, Maria, son Ken and his partner Kate and grandchildren Avery and son Tim and his wife Stephanie and grandchildren Sawyer and Ryland, son Kevin and his wife, Jen. [ 300 more words ] https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//obituary-dale-william-co/

Peacefully at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute on Monday, October 26, 2020. Betty Carkner of Iroquois at the age of 71. Beloved daughter of the late Hartley and Jean Carkner (nee Wilson). Dear sister of Kevin, Paul and Steve all of Iroquois. Predeceased by her brothers Lyall and Glen. Fondly remembered by several cousins. Funeral Arrangements A private graveside service will be held at the Iroquois Point Cemetery. [ 35 more words ] https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//obituary-betty-jean-cark/

At the Sherwood Park Manor Nursing Home in Brockville on Friday, October 9, 2020, Joan Steinburg, age 71. Beloved daughter of the late Willard and Velda Steinburg (nee Whitteker). Dear sister of Bev Hutton (Lincoln) of Brockville and Troy Steinburg of Winchester. Funeral Arrangements Due to COVID-19 restrictions a private family graveside service will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Mariatown. [ 49 more words ] https://www.morrisburgleader.ca///obituary-joan-steinburg/

At the Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, Eileen McCann (nee Gillespie) of Morrisburg, age 90. Beloved wife of the late Eugene McCann. Loving mother of Victor of Hope, B.C., John (Gail) of Prescott, Sandra Rice of Morrisburg and Stephen (Bonnie) of Cardinal. Eileen will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Christopher, Kelly, Jackie, Julie, Jason, Michael, Abbey, Sheri, Stacey and 16 great grandchildren. [ 105 more words ] https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//13/obituary-eileen-mccann/

SOUTH DUNDAS This year it seems more important than ever before for the South Dundas Christmas Exchange to be able to deliver the ingredients for Christmas dinners to our friends and neighbours, said Exchange acting chair Bonnie McNairn. For the last 31 years, the South Dundas Christmas Exchange has delivered food boxes to families living in South Dundas, and although the COVID-19 pandemic will mean changes for safety to our packing/delivery setups, we are determined. [ 402 more words ] https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//south-dundas-christmas-e/

Peacefully at the Cornwall Hospice on Friday, October 23, 2020. Ethel Caldwell (nee Burleigh) of the Hartford Home in Morrisburg for the past 10 years and formerly of Iroquois at the age of 94. Dearly beloved wife of the late Carmen Caldwell and loving companion of the late Ron Gilmer. Loving mother of the late Barry Caldwell. Dear grandmother of Adam (Jacinthe) and great grandmother of Turiya and Mettaya. [ 98 more words ] https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//obituary-ethel-june-cald/

Obituary Esther Caldwell https://www.morrisburgleader.ca/?p=11747

It is with heavy hearts, and great sadness we announce the passing of Hope Alexander Stevenson at the age of 95 years old. Hope will be deeply missed by her Children, Stephen (Iris) Vick, Jim ( Brenda) Stevenson, Rick ( Debbie) Stevenson, Linda Stevenson ( Steve Murphy). Predeceased by sons Mark Vick, & Larry Stevenson. Dearest grandmother to Tony Einwechter ( Wendy), Sherri Stevenson, Ashley MacMillan, Zach & Jed Murphy. [ 76 more words ] https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//obituary-hope-alexander-/

CORNWALL New restrictions begin on Monday for several types of businesses and sports facilities said the Eastern Ontario Health Unit. The health unit made an announcement late Friday evening that new Section 22 orders under the Health Protection and Promotion Act will go into effect at 11:59 p.m. Sunday (October 25th). The restrictions, which will remain in place for 28 days, are in response to sharp increases in COVID-19 infection rates in the region, predominantly in Prescott-Russell.

At the Ottawa General Hospital on Friday, October 9, 2020, Johnny Francis of Morrisburg, age 81. Loving husband of Cathy Francis (nee Brinston) for 59 years. Loving father of Reg Francis of Kingston, Kelly Bartholomew (Neal) of Winchester and Tony Francis (Andrea) of Riverside Heights. Dear brother of Lila McMillan (late Glen Irven) of Winchester, Marg Shaver (Keith) of Williamsburg, Grace Docksteader (late Glen) of Winchester, Don Francis (late Sally) of Iroquois, Harry Francis (Bonnie) of Winchester, Garry Francis (Angie) of South Mountain and Bob Francis (Sheri) of Winchester. [ 108 more words ] https://www.morrisburgleader.ca///obituary-johnny-francis/

Peacefully at home, following a courageous battle with chronic kidney disease, on Friday, October 23, 2020, Harry Fawcett of Iroquois, age 86. Harry is survived by his second wife and kindred spirit Debra Campbell-Fawcett. Loving father of Brent Fawcett (Dani) of Newmarket, Vaughan Fawcett (Linda) of Embrun, Aaron Fawcett (Linda) of Lunenburg, Andrea Barton (Dennis) of Iroquois, Annabella DesChamps (Lester) of Morrisburg and Amberzine Barkley (Scott) of Williamsburg. [ 141 more words ] https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//obituary-harry-andrew-fa/

Peacefully at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital, Ottawa on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, George Junior Beaupre of Morrisburg, age 87. Beloved husband of Helen Beaupre (nee Levere) for over 67 years. Loving father of Bruce (Barbara Tadla) of Brampton, Lee (Patti) of Morrisburg and Mark (Diane) of Long Sault. Poppy will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Meagan Lamesse, Stephan Beaupre, Patrick Beaupre (Emilie St. [ 123 more words ] https://www.morrisburgleader.ca//10/10/george-junior-beau/

Peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Thursday, October 22, 2020, Velma Casselman (nee Wylie) of Dixons Corners, age 84. Beloved wife of the late Don Casselman. Loving companion of Cephus Sypes. Loving mother of Bonnie Shaver (Stephen McCann) of Cardinal, Betty Abdullah (Mo) of Brockville, Allan (Cathy) of Brighton, Debbie Saunders (Kevin) of Iroquois and Rob at home. Velma will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren Sheri (Craig), Stacey (Josh), Mike (Paula), Abbey (...Troy), Rachel (Ira), Amber, Christopher (Dawn), Amy (Bill), Marie (Jordan), Rob (Nicole), Adam (Chloe), Justin (Bridget), Kyle, her great-grandchildren Kendall, Finn, Paislee, Rylan, Hayven, Fletcher, Malone, Kenzie, Aubrey, Stevie, Sloane, Shea, Enid, Harley (Nicole), Andrew, Isaiah, Dean, Jace, Lachlan, Charles, Jimmy, Tristan, Astra and her great, great-grandchildren Ella, Carter, Molly and Haley. [ 158 more words ] https://www.morrisburgleader.ca///obituary-velma-casselma/

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.

Expect traffic delays on County Road 2 between Iroquois and Upper Canada Road tonight after 8 p.m. County Road 31 will also be closed between Glen Becker and Morrisburg except for local traffic north and south of the Highway 401 interchange. The roads are expected to be closed for up to 12 hours overnight.

CORNWALL As the Thanksgiving weekend arrives, the area's top doctor said that residents need to adhere to the public health guidance and calls by officials to have a small Thanksgiving this year.