Phillip Blancher

Morrisburg

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter at The Morrisburg Leader

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Former Morrisburg Reeve and SDG Warden Mike McInnis dies

1 day ago | morrisburgleader.ca | Phillip Blancher

MORRISBURG – Past Village of Morrisburg Reeve and United Counties Warden Carleton “Mike” McInnis K.C. died last week at the age of 95. McInnis was a practicing lawyer for much of his career in Morrisburg, and served nearly 20 years on village council in various roles including as Reeve. During his time leading Village council, he was elected as Warden of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry in 1972, serving one term.
UCDSB passes $550 million budget

1 day ago | morrisburgleader.ca | Phillip Blancher

BROCKVILLE – The region’s largest school board has passed its largest budget to date, with a combined operations and capital spending plan worth over half a billion dollars. Trustees approved the spending plan at their June 18 meeting. The budget includes nearly $478 million for operations, and $72 million for capital projects. Capital project spending includes $55.7 million for upgrades in UCDSB schools for the 2025-25 school year.
Former UCDSB schools declared surplus - More land for new Cornwall school

1 day ago | morrisburgleader.ca | Phillip Blancher

BROCKVILLE – A pair of former elementary schools that have been used by the Upper Canada District School Board for adult learning and administration offices are now surplus. The board declared the two properties surplus for disposition. A report from a May 18 closed session meeting was adopted by trustees at their June 18 regular meeting through the meetings consent agenda.
Former Morrisburg Reeve and SDG Warden Mike McInnis dies

2 days ago | pentictonherald.ca | Phillip Blancher

MORRISBURG – Past Village of Morrisburg Reeve and United Counties Warden Carleton “Mike” McInnis K.C. died last week at the age of 95. McInnis was a practicing lawyer for much of his career in Morrisburg, and served nearly 20 years on village council in various roles including as Reeve. During his time leading Village council, he was elected as Warden of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry in 1972, serving one term.
Former MP Guy Lauzon dies

2 days ago | pentictonherald.ca | Phillip Blancher

EDITOR'S NOTE – Updated story with comments from CPC Leader Pierre Poilievre and updated funeral/remembrance book details. CORNWALL – One of the longest serving former local Members of Parliament, Guy Lauzon, died. The five-term Conservative Party MP was first elected in the local riding of Stormont-Dundas -South Glengarry in 2004. Current MP Eric Duncan announced Lauzon’s death Sunday evening (June 22).
Former UCDSB schools declared surplus - More land for new Cornwall school

2 days ago | pentictonherald.ca | Phillip Blancher

Phillip Blancher Local Journalism Initiative ReporterBROCKVILLE – A pair of former elementary schools that have been used by the Upper Canada District School Board for adult learning and administration offices are now surplus. The board declared the two properties surplus for disposition. A report from a May 18 closed session meeting was adopted by trustees at their June 18 regular meeting through the meetings consent agenda.
UCDSB passes $550 million budget

2 days ago | pentictonherald.ca | Phillip Blancher

Phillip Blancher Local Journalism Initiative ReporterBROCKVILLE – The region’s largest school board has passed its largest budget to date, with a combined operations and capital spending plan worth over half a billion dollars. Trustees approved the spending plan at their June 18 meeting. The budget includes nearly $478 million for operations, and $72 million for capital projects. Capital project spending includes $55.7 million for upgrades in UCDSB schools for the 2025-25 school year.
Former MP Guy Lauzon dies

2 days ago | thespec.com | Phillip Blancher

EDITOR’S NOTE – Updated story with comments from CPC Leader Pierre Poilievre and updated funeral/remembrance book details. CORNWALL – One of the longest serving former local Members of Parliament, Guy Lauzon, died. The five-term Conservative Party MP was first elected in the local riding of Stormont-Dundas -South Glengarry in 2004. Current MP Eric Duncan announced Lauzon’s death Sunday evening (June 22).
Former Morrisburg Reeve and SDG Warden Mike McInnis dies

2 days ago | thespec.com | Phillip Blancher

MORRISBURG – Past Village of Morrisburg Reeve and United Counties Warden Carleton “Mike” McInnis K.C. died last week at the age of 95. McInnis was a practicing lawyer for much of his career in Morrisburg, and served nearly 20 years on village council in various roles including as Reeve. During his time leading Village council, he was elected as Warden of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry in 1972, serving one term.
UCDSB passes $550 million budget

2 days ago | thespec.com | Phillip Blancher

Phillip Blancher Local Journalism Initiative ReporterBROCKVILLE – The region’s largest school board has passed its largest budget to date, with a combined operations and capital spending plan worth over half a billion dollars. Trustees approved the spending plan at their June 18 meeting. The budget includes nearly $478 million for operations, and $72 million for capital projects. Capital project spending includes $55.7 million for upgrades in UCDSB schools for the 2025-25 school year.