Falling into October
by Savannah Coleman NDDHS Minister of Communications As we fall into the first week of October, the school year just keeps getting busier. Our annual Terry Fox Run happened on October 1st and it was…
South Mountain Park renamed in memory of late Rick Cauvier
SOUTH MOUNTAIN — Rick Cauvier was a humble man with a big heart. The Township of North Dundas, with support from the Mountain Township Agricultural Society (MTAS) and Mountain Township and District Lions Club, renamed…
Indoor sports coaches, volunteers compelled to prove vaccinated status, under EOHU directive
EASTERN ONTARIO — Local coaches and other indoor organized sports volunteers must confirm proof of their COVID-19 vaccination, under a letter of instruction issued Oct. 1 to arena and other facility owners by the Eastern…
Watch: Winchester United Pastoral Charge’s virtual Sunday morning worship service, Oct. 3, 2021
WINCHESTER — Winchester United Church and Hope Springs United Church continue their tradition of conducting a virtual Sunday morning service, Oct. 3, 2021. Since the pandemic hit in late March 2020, congregants have dutifully created…
Local municipalities mark first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Watch South Dundas Council’s Sept. 30th observance of Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, above, and South Glengarry, below. SDG — The Day was established with the support of all parties in the…
Winchester couple win $500,000
TORONTO – Leslie and Jodi Smith of Winchester are $500,000 richer after winning with INSTANT $500,000 JACKPOT (Game #2252). Leslie and Jodi, a married couple, are regular lottery players and said they discovered their win…
Dr. Adam Jones-Delcorde is first recipient of Dr. Wayne Domanko Award for Teaching Excellence
WINCHESTER — Dr. Adam Jones-Delcorde recently became the first to receive the Dr. Wayne Domanko Award for Teaching Excellence in Rural Medicine at Winchester District Memorial Hospital. The award is presented to a recipient, chosen…
Cornwall sees rise in COVID-19 numbers, trails in vaccinations; Roumeliotis ‘believes’ outbreak at city school sparked by unvaccinated staff member
Watch Eastern Ontario Medical Officer of Health Dr. Paul Roumeliotis’s Sept. 27 media briefing in the video above.
Dynamic doctor duo now providing obstetrical care at Winchester District Memorial Hospital
WINCHESTER — A new ‘dynamic duo’ has joined the Winchester District Memorial Hospital team. Dr. Kheira Jolin and Dr. Pierre de Moissa are family physicians providing obstetrical care as part of the family birthing program…
Register for 100 Men Who Care North Dundas fundraiser — scheduled Oct. 14
NORTH DUNDAS — After taking a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the popular 100 Men Who Care fundraising event returns Thurs., Oct. 14, to North Dundas to raise another $10,000 for a local…
Dr. Darbyshire retires
WINCHESTER — Dr. Kate Darbyshire arrived at Winchester District Memorial Hospital in March of 1985 and never left. Now, she is retiring after caring for patients in the region for almost four decades. Dr. Darbyshire…
South Stormont observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with office closure on Thurs., Sept. 30
SOUTH STORMONT — In honour of the newly declared National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Township of South Stormont offices will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 30. A flag bearing the phrase “Every Child…
South Stormont recognizes latest Fran Laflamme Volunteer of the Year and Youth Volunteer of the Year recipients
SOUTH STORMONT — South Stormont honoured two community volunteers this week: Marland E. Maloney collected the township’s Fran Laflamme Volunteer of the Year Award winner while Lindsay Winters was named South Stormont’s Youth Volunteer of…
Take part in virtual ‘Savour the Senses’ supporting DeafBlind Ontario Foundation, presented by Lions Club of Russell
RUSSELL — It’s an exploration of taste, smell and touch during the second annual Savour the Senses virtual event in support of DeafBlind Ontario Foundation on Oct. 23. Presented by the Lions Club of Russell,…
Welcome back NDDHS!
by Savannah Coleman NDDHS Minister of Communications Welcome back NDDHS! We have successfully welcomed the Devils back after a long break. Students came back into the school on Tuesday, September 7th and have been adjusting…