A ticking tribute to Roy Fawcett, 1928-2018
The Editor: Roy Fawcett passed away on March 31st. He was what many would like to claim to be, a legend in his own time. Roy was renowned world wide for his organs and pianos….
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Christmas basket recipient: ‘My New Year looks brighter! Thank you so much.’
The Editor: As we wrapped up our business for the 2017 North Dundas Christmas Fund, one of our members brought forward a letter received from a recipient of a Christmas basket. The letter was signed…
Thank you to a Good Samaritan from Finch
The Editor: Last Friday morning, Jan. 26, my husband, Ed, was taking out the garbage and fell on the glare ice. Being 80 years old with two hip and two knee replacements, he was unable…
Stormont group forced to seek a ‘Judicial Review’ to protect their communities
The Editor: In a province in which the government and industry are expected to put “safety” as a top priority, Save The Nation and Concerned Citizens of North Stormont are joining forces with two other…
Learn about Canadian Foodgrains Bank at St. Clare’s Anglican Church, Feb. 11
The Editor: The Anglican church in Winchester Ontario, has donated the land beside the building for many years to the food Grains bank of Canada. Mr. David Epp, regional representative of the Foodgrains Bank of…
A Holiday season spent reading ‘worthless pile’ of turbine documents
The Editor: Good morning, Ms. Wynne. First off, thanks for taking the time to read my last letter to you and getting back to me. That said, I still have not heard back from Mr….
Float winners declared for 2017 N. Dundas Parade of Lights as organizers express thanks
Chickadilly Studios/Top Notch Tree Service entry judged best overall The Editor: On behalf of the North Dundas Parade of Lights Committee, I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who helped make this year’s…
SD&G budget starts with a 15 percent cut in provincial support, say MPPs Jim McDonell and Ernie Hardeman
A recent Nation Valley News story noted that the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry will have a 15 percent decrease from the provincial government this year due to cuts to the Ontario Municipal…
‘Hand of peace’ extended to local mayor after benefit event
The Editor: On Nov. 20 North Dundas Township Mayor Eric Duncan emailed the North Dundas Arts Council (NDAC) to say other plans had come up, and he would not be able to emcee this year’s…
Christmas Day deadline is not enough time to review Nation Rise document dump
An open letter to the province regarding 3,980 pages added to residents’ holiday plate The Editor: Good evening Ms. Wynne, Mr. Ballard and Mr. Thibeault. Your Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) and Portuguese-based EDPR have launched…
Fill curator position at Cornwall museum through open, competitive hiring process
The Editor: With the pending retirement of the curator of the Cornwall Community Museum early next spring, a number of people are looking forward to the board of directors of the SD&G Historical Society/Museum advertising…
Strike ‘isn’t good for any of us,’ says St. Lawrence College student
The Editor: To whom it may concern, I am writing to you about the college teachers strike. There are many of us students who are very upset about it. We cannot go home because home…
NDDHS celebrates students achievements and Halloween
by Rosie Backes Minister of Communications The girls’ rugby team competed at St. Joe’s on Wednesday, October 25, and had an overall good day as they won two games, lost two games, and tied one….
An open letter to Premier Wynne: Cancel the Nation Rise wind project
The Editor: Good evening Premier Wynne. Well this has been another disastrous week for your government’s energy file. I followed with interest the Auditor General of Ontario’s assessment of the recently announced “Fair Hydro Plan” and…
Help me find the woman who saved my life on August 11
The Editor: I am now sharing this to my account so it will hopefully have greater chances to reach this woman. Please share and help me find the woman who saved my life on August…
