Look Back at the Past: The British Home Children of North Dundas
On September 28, people across Canada commemorated British Home Child Day. But who were the British Home Children?
Long-term service awards honour 75 at WDMH
WINCHESTER — WDMH’s annual long-term service awards looked a little different again this year, but the meaning behind them did not change. Every year, the institution celebrates staff and physicians who have reached milestone work…
Brinston United Church leaves lasting legacy with donation to the WDMH Foundation
BRINSTON — Brinston United Church closed last December, but its legacy lives on through generous gifts to the community. That includes a contribution of just over $29,000 to the WDMH Foundation. A portion of the…
Two doses still OK, but third shots now rolling out to Eastern Ontarians 70 and over
EASTERN ONTARIO — While the general rollout of third doses to individuals 70 and over has begun, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit assures the public that two shots of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine still counts…
Meet Your Neighbour: Kim Merkley
Wears her heart on her sleeve, loves to laugh NORTH DUNDAS — Kim Merkley is a friend when you’re in need. For nearly 20 years, she has run the food bank at the House of…
Sisters for Life online auction starts Nov. 12
Ladies Finding Fun in ’21 FINCH — In the lead-up to Christmas, the North Stormont-area Sisters for Life relay team continues its fight against cancer. The group — which has raised over $164,000 for cancer-related…
School full of Spirit!
by Savannah Coleman NDDHS Minister of Communications Welcome to November! October flew by, and we suddenly were in a week filled with Halloween-themed spirit days and lots of ND school spirit, of course. For Halloween,…
Halloween makes a scary return to Avonmore
Watch, above, as Halloween seemed back to its usual self in Avonmore, Sunday night. The North Stormont village was a hive of trick or treating activity, complete with a zombie apocalypse at one house on…
Meet Your Neighbour: Helen Holmes
CHESTERVILLE — Time is of no consequence to those who appreciate every minute. Helen Holmes celebrated her 101st birthday on July 8. The centenarian refers to herself as “just an old lady,” but her quick…
‘An Evening of Fairy Tales: A Shadow Puppet Experience’ is first indoor show at Winchester Old Town Hall in nearly two years; tickets available now from DCP
WINCHESTER — After almost two years of riding the corona coaster, Dundas County Players Theatrical Society (DCP) injects new life into Winchester’s Old Town Hall during November. An Evening of Fairy Tales is a whimsical,…
Meet Your Neighbour: Glenn Smirle
MOREWOOD — There’s a buzz in the air about Smirlholm Farms. Glenn Smirle and his millions of bees are working in harmony to produce honey that is hard to keep kid’s fingers out of (literally)….
Dare to Flash a ‘Stache kicks off Nov. 1st; join organizers at concerts on Oct. 30 and Nov. 13
It’s almost November and that means Dare to Flash a ‘Stache time! Beginning November 1st, participants will grow mustaches or beards until the end of the month while raising funds and having some fun. To…
New waterfront plaques celebrated in Iroquois; John Ross cuts ribbon
IROQUOIS — The Iroquois Waterfront Committee, South Dundas Historical Society and Iroquois Airport Commission cut the official ribbon Oct. 24 on a series of new historical plaques celebrating old pre-Seaway Iroquois, at the John Ross…
First case of West Nile virus confirmed in EOHU region
CORNWALL — The Eastern Ontario Health Unit is confirming the year’s first human case of West Nile virus in the region. While no pools of mosquitoes in the health unit’s territory have tested positive for…
Why should I be forced to consume skunky, secondhand cannabis smoke in my Morrisburg rowhouse?
The Editor: I live on Carraway Cres, Morrisburg, in a six-unit rowhouse where I am one of two landlords. I am having a issue with being sandwiched by two tenants that smoke cannabis, and it…