Hold up that little wild bouquet and plant that tree
Here we are in the first days of spring, and in the coming days, the buds will begin to appear on the trees, giving...
Local Covid update
The latest set of restrictions introduced by the Ontario Government last week have not been welcomed by anyone; but they have been seen by...
South Nation Conservation provides free maple syrup education videos
Typically in March, more than 1,000 students would have descended onto the Oschmann Forest Conservation Area in North Dundas to take part in an...
Norris Mallory Trickey (1855 – 1949)
by Susan Peters
Dundas County Archives
Norris Trickey was a photographer in Winchester between 1890 and 1912. That is an incredibly long career in this rapidly...
Femicide
March 25th marked a historic date in the House of Commons in its 154-year history. It was the first time in our history that...
Spencerville fire displaces nine people and two local businesses
A nighttime fire in Spencerville on April 1 displaced two families and two businesses. These two families lost everything, but fortunately managed to escape...
Dr Marion Hilliard (1902 – 1958)
Susan Peters
Dundas County Archives
While Dr Marion Hilliard was born and raised in Dundas County, her impact was felt nation-wide. In fact, she impacted on...
Gratitude may be the key to sustainability
Last week, researchers were thrilled to be discussing a piece of leather from an 800-year-old moccasin found in a Utah cave. This piece of...
Letter to the Editor – weak council
Dear Editor,
What is wrong with this township? We have a weak council and a Mayor without a back bone. 500 acres of land was...
Sustainability: How exactly do I rewild a patch of my lawn or garden...
There's a lot of interest right now in rewilding. It's a pretty complex subject, and can mean a lot of things, from dismantling dams...