The Morrisburg Leader

The Morrisburg Leader is a weekly newspaper that has been a staple in South Dundas for more than 155 years. Originally launched in 1862 as the Dundas Courier, The Leader holds the distinction of being the very first newspaper in Morrisburg. It was established by Hugh Campbell Kennedy, who was married to Kate Holden, the daughter of James Holden.

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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.
Mowing error the cause of Morrisburg waterfront plant damage

1 week ago | morrisburgleader.ca | Phillip Blancher

MORRISBURG – A mowing error by a contractor June 6 resulted in damage to a significant portion of a natural border in the Morrisburg Waterfront Park. The border, which was planted by Watersheds Canada and local volunteers including schools, created a natural barrier using native plants to provide a barrier for geese, and transition from the water’s edge to parkland. It has been established over the past three years starting at the Morrisburg Beach and working west.
New book details how a would-be prime minister was defeated

2 weeks ago | morrisburgleader.ca | Phillip Blancher

CARLETON – The election upset of Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre in the federal riding of Carleton April 28 was the result of two-and-a-half years of work by Liberal candidate Bruce Fanjoy. The stunning defeat of seven-term incumbent Poilievre made international headlines. Now a new book is out detailing how Fanjoy, a retiree from Manotick, defeated a leader who only three-months before was expected to become Prime Minister.
100 Women of South Dundas give over $11,000 to two groups

2 weeks ago | morrisburgleader.ca | Phillip Blancher

MORRISBURG – Since 2015, the 100 Women Who Care About South Dundas group have raised over $120,000 for projects in the community. This year’s edition, held June 10 at Stone Crop Acres Winery, saw five community organizations and projects vie for funding, with two ultimately winning.
SDG Rural Education Committee looks at rural school funding

3 weeks ago | morrisburgleader.ca | Phillip Blancher

CORNWALL – Rural schools in SDG Counties are receiving specific provincial funding, and the Rural Education Committee wants to know what that funding is and how it is used. Members of the Rural Education Committee, an SDG Counties council committee formed in 2022, discussed the provincial Rural and Northern Education Allocation at their May 27 quarterly meeting.
Education legislation to make oversight easier

3 weeks ago | morrisburgleader.ca | Phillip Blancher

TORONTO – Legislation tabled last week by Minister of Education Paul Calandra, if passed, will see more direct control of school boards by the minister. The Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025, cites recent cases of financial mismanagement by Ontario school boards, and looks to allow more direct oversight and more relaxed requirements for the province to appoint supervisors for boards.
Two measles cases confirmed in EOHU region

1 month ago | morrisburgleader.ca | Phillip Blancher

CORNWALL – The increase in measles cases that began last fall in Southwestern Ontario has reached Eastern Ontario. The Eastern Ontario Health Unit announced May 9 that two confirmed measles cases were uncovered in Eastern Ontario. The health unit confirmed that the two cases were related and were acquired during travel outside of the EOHU catchment area. One person was not vaccinated against measles, the immunization status of the other person was unknown.
No South Dundas businesses get regional incentives funding

1 month ago | morrisburgleader.ca | Phillip Blancher

CORNWALL – SDG Counties council approved funding to 13 of 15 applicants in this year’s Regional Incentives Program – with businesses in five-out-of-six municipalities receiving support. The only lower-tier municipality that had no businesses receiving any Counties money – South Dundas. Council approved at their April 22 meeting more than $250,000 in funding.