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The light show begins in South Dundas . . .
If we've missed a deserving home display please let us know . . .
All the Christmas performers, gussied up on 'Dress Your Best Day' . . .
St. Mary-St. Cecilia's Christmas Concert . . .
Attending the annual St. Mary St. Cecilia Christmas Concert on Wednesday this week we
attempted to capture the spirit of the occasion, the teachers and students and the
unbelievable decor covering near every inch of the walls in the school.
Our most sincere congratulations to the staff, and wishes for a Christmas
break you and your families can truly enjoy . . .
Here’s to a happy, healthy holiday . . .
Wednesday, Dec. 18th - Christmas is just around the corner and nobody wants to get sick over the holidays or end up in the Winchester District Memorial Hospital Emergency Department. But if you do, staff is there for you. Please bring your health card – and your patience.
“We know that coming to the ER is stressful, especially when you have a sick child or someone who is very injured,” says CEO Cholly Boland, “We also know that the wait to see a physician can be long and that can change quickly. Sometimes, it seems like others who arrived later are being treated before you, but it is only because their needs are greater.”
All Emergency Departments use a triage system that assesses and prioritizes each patient when they arrive according to the type and severity of their signs and symptoms. A specially trained triage nurse assesses each patient and the sickest patients must be seen first, even if they arrive after other patients. Patients arriving by ambulance are assessed in the same way.
“Most people who come to the ER are very sick and we are fortunate to have a place in our community for such emergencies,” adds Janie Desroches, Vice President, Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Executive. “Our team is working hard to care for you and your family and make every experience as positive as it can be. We are continually improving our processes to better care for our patients.”
In the greater community, everyone works together to keep each other safe. Please wear a mask or stay home if you are sick. Wash your hands regularly and don’t forget to cough into your elbow. And it’s not too late to get your COVID-19 and flu shots.
Everyone with those mild concerns is encouraged to make an appointment with their doctor or nurse practitioner for the most appropriate care. Some offices offer after-hours or weekend care.
Contact the East Region Virtual Care Clinic at 1-888-684-1999
Call 811 or chat online at https://health811.ontario.ca/. There is also a toll-free TTY line: 1-866-797-0007.
A perfect way to celebrate the season . . .
I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas
Rudolph, the Red-Nose Reindeer
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch!
It's not know what Christmas movie songs will be performed at the ‘Christmas at The Old Town Hall’ concerts – but it is know they will be entertaining!
The Railroad Recording Company presents the 3rd annual ‘Christmas at The Old Town Hall - 'Songs from the Movies' - on Friday, Dec. 20th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, Dec. 21st at 2:00 pm. The concert takes place at The Old Town Hall in Winchester. Tickets are $40 for adults and $20 for kids.
The concert includes an all-star line-up of musicians performing favourite Christmas songs from classic holiday movies. The show will feature a live band with Laura Greenberg on bass, Dylan Roberts on drums, Tom Henbest on keys, Ken Workman on guitar, and Bogdan Gheorge on guitar. Special guest vocalists include Megan Laurence, Lucas Haneman, Murray Kinsley, Lauren Casselman, Al Wood, Dave Tettmar, Finley June, and more!!
And the proceeds will help support the new Dundas Manor.
“Railroad Recording Company is an event and production company. We have worked with the WDMH Foundation in the past, and we enjoy giving back around the holidays and supporting our community,” announced organizer Dave Tettmar. “We’ll be bringing out all the lighting and special effect tricks and will go all out decorating the entire Town Hall.”
Plus, many of the audience favourites will make a return: advent calendar door prizes, hot chocolate and cookies, photo booth, and this year to go with the movie theme - popcorn!
“We are so grateful to Dave and his team for organizing this special event and for their ongoing support of the Dundas Manor campaign,” points out Justine Plummer, Manager of Direct Mail & Events. “I can’t wait to hear everyone singing along to Christmas movie favourites!”
Visit https://bit.ly/ChristmasAtTheOldTownHall to get your tickets and enjoy!
Ben Lapier nets 9-points over 2-games - leads scoring race . . .
Lion's host N.D. Rockets here Saturday . . .
The battle is on for a loose puck in front of the Rideau's net . . .
Wednesday, Dec. 18th - Just two games remain in the National Capital Junior Hockey League pre-Christmas regular season for the Morrisburg Lions. And for fans who have followed South Dundas’ team this season, the promise of an exciting finish looms large for two reasons.
Firstly, their Junior Lions, in spite of entertaining a season-log battle to stay out of the basement, have iced exciting hockey. Currently they are holding just 6-points out of 6th place. Should the local team hit the ice on this coming weekend with the same enthusiasm they brought to the rink over the past weekend their possibilities of an extended season look quite promising.
Just as importantly, if not more so, is that the Lion currently wearing the “C” on his sweater, Ben Lapier, has vaulted into the top spot in the league scoring race, holding an 8-point spread over Vankleek Hill Cougar’s Sebastian Ouimet and a 13-point lead over last year’s winner, Hull Volant's Julien Arruda.
On Saturday last at Prescott the Lions stole 2-points from South Grenville at the Alaine Chartrand Community Centre with a 5-3 win. The following day playing on home ice in Morrisurg, the Lions went toe-to-toe with Westport in a game that was decided in the final 20 -seconds of playing time when Rideau's Matthew Leaver broke a 5-5 tie for a victory.
Captain Lapier managed to add 9-points to his scoring stats over those 2-games.
Lions dump Rangers at Prescott . . .
Against South Grenville, Lapier and Lukas Rozon led the Lions with 1st-period singles for a 2-1 visitors lead. The duo then traded singles with the Rangers in the middle frame for a 3-2 lead going into the final 20-minutes.
Rozon and Lapier opened the final period in handing Hudson Fetterly a scoring opportunity the big defence man made good on before Lapier closed the Lion’s scoring on a marker from Rozon and newcomer Sam Hart for the 5-3 win.
“The boys knew the importance of last nights game!” Lion’s Coach Jamie Smith announced following the final period.
Showing a temporary relief from the season long performance woes, most the fault of suffering constant injuries to key players, Smith added, “Last night had to be the most complete game we have played to date. Our forechecking, our D-zone coverage, it was much better.” Smiling while adding “. . . and only 8 min in penalties!”
Smith credited the win, in part, to the performance of his top line and a standout performance by netminder Carson Turner.
“Once again our top unit scored 11-points between them. Lapier had 5 points, Rozon had 4 points and Cyr added 2 points”.
Physical battle, last minute goal gives Rideaus the win . . .
In Sunday’s game at Morrisburg Arena the excitement topped expectations as the league’s 2nd-place Westport Rideaus stepped onto the ice for what fans later described as the top game they’ve seen all season. Westport brings physical action to all of their games, and this time around the Lions were prepared to deliver physical action in kind.
The opening period caught the visiting Rideaus by surprise and then some. Rookie Jordan Elliott and Ben Lapier organized a goal scoring chance in the opening 20-seconds and Justin Cyr made it a reality beating Westport’s cage keeper Ben Spicer for the game’s first marker.
The Rideaus lost the puck to Morrisburg's Aron Rice on the following face-off. Rice hit a breaking Ashton Adams, Adams to Owen McMillan and Morrisburg was up 2-0 just one minute and eleven seconds into the game.
Rylan Bover cut the Lion’s lead to a single counter before Morrisburg’s Cyr would add his second on a power-play, again from Elliott and Lapier, to close the frame with the home team leading 3-1.
The Lion’s defensive play faltered in the initial 8-minutes of the middle period allowing the Rideaus three even-strength counters from Robert Onion, Avery McQuaig and Lukas Hannah. Morrisburg’s Cyr would snap his second power-play and 3rd-marker of the game with Lapier assisting for the third time, tying the score at four each going into the final 20-minutes.
Noah Cyr was awarded a Westport penalty shot two minutes into the final frame beating Lion’s netminder Carson Turner to give the visitors a single goal, 5-4 lead.
Justin Cyr’s scoring antics continued through this period when the Lion’s marksman added his 4th-goal of the game with help from Ashton Adams and Ben Lapier, tying the score at 5-each.
As the game clock ticked off the final 60-seconds Westport’s Cole Smith passed off to Thomas McLean crossing the Morrisburg blue line. McLean led Matthew Leaver who put the winning goal behind Turner for a 5-4 victory. Eighteen seconds of playing time remained in the game.
On Saturday evening at Morrisburg arena the Lions host the league’s 4th-place North Dundas Rockets in a 7:15 p.m. start. Morrisburg then travels to Prescott on Sunday afternoon for their final game before the league’s annual Christmas break, against the South Grenville Rangers. The puck-drop disc scheduled for 4:45 p.m.
Sharon Monteith . . .
Retiring after 36-year nursing career . . .
Friday, Dec. 20th - Registered Nurse Sharon Monteith remains on her toes after 36 years at Winchester District Memorial Hospital. But Registered Nurse Sharon Monteith is retiring from nursing this month after 36 years of service!
Sharon arrived at the hospital from Windsor, meeting with Jean Holmes, Human Resources Officer at the time.
“She immediately offered me a job as a Registered Practical Nurse!” remembers Sharon.
Monteith went on to complete her Registered Nursing degree and has worked in almost every clinical area of the hospital, landing in the Enhanced Care Unit for most of her career.
“You never know what is coming next and it always keeps me on my toes,” she says, adding, "The best part of the job is the relationships we've made with fellow colleagues and patients."
“It’s still fun to go into Foodland and have someone come up to me and tell me that I was their
nurse and thank me. It’s very rewarding.” Sharon continues.
In retirement, Sharon says she will enjoy golfing, her grandchildren and her love of glass fusing. In fact, Sharon
has held several fundraisers for WDMH, selling her beautiful artwork. She will also stay on at the hospital as a Casual Care Coordinator.
Top four teams in division are very similar . . .
U18-B settle for tie in dying seconds . . .
South Dundas' Logan Hoger turned away Gabrel Gelyense in the last two minutes
of the game on Thursday evening at Morrisburg Arena. Gelyense scored
two goals in 24-seconds late in the final period to tie the game 2-2 . . .
Thursday, Dec. 20th - South Dundas’ U18-B House Lions have a great shot at topping the regular season standings and more this year. The team has been battling with the big dogs throughout the opening half, posting a record of 12-6-1, wins-losses-ties, and own 2nd-place in the Upper Canada Minor Hockey League standings.
Truthfully, the Lions along with the North Dundas Demons (3rd), the Kemptvile Royals II (4th), and the Kemptville Royals 3 (1st), are all in the thick of the top four spots. The Demons and Royals 2 each have three games in hand over the top two squads, yet the group is just 3-points apart, first to fourth! And that could totally turn around in a single weekend of action
The South Dundas team will not return to the ice until January 2nd when the Smiths Falls Bears come to Morrisburg Arena. The Bears, who have recorded just one win in their last 14-games, have by their own abilities allowed opponents to believe the Smiths Falls team would be better off in a less competitive league.
This past Thursday evening at Morrisburg arena the Lions Bryce Kirkwood opened the game scoring early in the middle period on an unassisted shot from well out for a 1-0 Lions lead. Mason Roderick doubled the South Dundas score when he beat Royals net minder Karson Scott on a Jayson Langlois/Skyler Keeler set-up just over a minute into the final period.
Late in the closing frame Gabriel Gelyense managed to beat the South Dundas defence and then beat netminder Logan Hoger on a Matthew Hall assist, cutting the host Lions lead in half.
Twenty-four seconds later Gelyense repeated the performance, this time with Julian Katchmar picking up the assist, tying the game score.
The final three minutes of this game were uneventful following the late scoring ruckus by the Royals. The two teams hung on to split the two points normally awarded a winner.
U11-Rep Lions hold the cards for 1st . . .
Tuesday, Dec. 17th - On Tuesday evening South Dundas’ U11-Rep B Lions travelled to Char-Lan’s Rec Centre where Gavin Aubin scored the game’s only goal midway thru the final period. A 1-0 Lion’s victory. The win gave the Lions a taste of the top spot on the regular season standings, although it was a short-lived tasting opportunity. South Dundas’ Jack Heuff set up the goal for Aubin.
The North-Glen-Stor Braves, who also won over the weekend now own the top spot, and they have held that position for most of the regular season. The Braves and the Lions each have 11-victories. The 2nd-place Lions, however, hold 3-games in hand over the 1st-place Braves, the 3rd-place Cornwall Colts and the 4th-place Brockville Braves respectively.
On Saturday, Dec. 21st, the Lions host the 6th-place South Grenville Rangers in a 12-noon start. Hockey fans are urged to take in a game involving this U11-Rep B team this season. Amazing hockey and amazing individual talent.
Noon, Saturday - Morrisburg Arena!!!
1-point back with 1-game remaining before break . . .
U15-Rep Lions breathing down on Royals . . .
Wednesday, Dec. 18th - The North Dundas Demons threw a wrench in the South Dundas Lion’s intentions to move ahead of the Kemptville Royals and into 1st-place in the U15-Rep B regular season standings. The Tuesday night game at Chesterville saw the Demons shut down the high scoring Lions with consistent checking, followed by attacking the visitors scoring zone.
Carter Sadler led the Demons with a 3-goal night although it was South Dundas’ Simon Martens who stole the spotlight by notching 3-counters and a helper for 4-points. The loss leaves the Lions a single point back of the leading Royals, although the Royals now have a game in hand.
South Dundas will host the Smith Falls Bears on Saturday at Morrisburg Arena in what should be a blow-out for the home team. The Bears have just 3-wins to date this season while the Lions are 13-2-2, win-loss-tie, with 28-points for 2nd-place. North Dundas is 7-points back with 9-wins while the leading Royals hold 14-victories and a tie to top the pile.
On Tuesday evening the Lions Simon Martens was the star of the game even though his team didn’t advance. Martens scored a single goal in each of the 3-periods and then set-up Jackson Dunning’s 2nd-period counter.
The Demon's Carter Sadler and Rijker Roosendaal potted markers around Simon Marten’s goal in the opening period for a 2-1 North Dundas lead. Martens and Dunning each added singles early in the middle period to give the Lions a 3-2 temporary lead. Trent Sloan and Sadler with his second wiped out the South Dundas lead in the final 5-minutes of the frame, giving North Dundas a one goal head start opening the final frame.
Martens again scored early to record a tie that also didn’t last. Cameron Cavanagh and Sadler with his 3rd-counter of the game scored to record the 6-4 win.
South Dundas’ final home game prior to the Christmas break will be Friday evening at Morrisburg arena with the Bears from Smith Falls in a 7:30 p.m. puck drop.
Cornwall, SDG Counties partner to expand access to Family Care . . .
Teamwork welcomes Dr. Julie Crevier . . .
Cornwall Mayor Justin Towndale, left, and Counties Warden Jamie MacDonald
welcome Dr. Julie Crevier to Eastern Ontario . . .
Monday, Dec. 16th - The City of Cornwall and the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry are committed to improving health care access for residents through a partnership with Dr. Julie Crevier, a newly-practicing family physician in the region. This collaboration demonstrates the shared responsibility to address primary health care challenges and is another positive step forward to ensuring that everyone in the community has access to quality care.
“I am thankful to the City of Cornwall and SDG Counties for their support,” said Dr. Crevier.
“This new agreement will allow me to care for vulnerable patients across the region as I complete my return-of-service in Cornwall and SDG Counties.”
Dr. Crevier, who lives in Alexandria, was awarded the Cornwall Medical Scholarship in 2020, which provided a $150,000 scholarship in exchange for a five-year return-of-service commitment in the region. After completing studies, Dr. Crevier joined the Centre de santé communautaire d’Estrie (CSCE), a francophone community health centre offering services in
Cornwall and SDG Counties. However, due to the regional service model of CSCE, which limited her practice to Cornwall, Dr. Crevier was unable to fully meet the terms of the original agreement.
To address health care challenges across the region, the City of Cornwall and SDG Counties worked together to amend Dr. Crevier’s return-of-service agreement. Under this new plan, Dr. Crevier will divide her practice evenly, spending 50 per cent of her time with Cornwall residents and 50 per cent with SDG Counties residents, helping more people in need of family health care.
"Access to family doctors is a challenge for many residents in Cornwall and SDG Counties, and remains a priority for us," said Cornwall Mayor Justin Towndale. "This partnership with SD&G is the first of its kind for us, and we are excited to have Dr. Crevier begin her practice in our area. We look forward to further opportunities to partner with our neighbours on medical recruitment."
SDG Counties Warden Jamie MacDonald said at the time, “This new partnership between the City of Cornwall and SDG Counties represents a significant step forward in addressing the pressing need for medical professionals in our region. By pooling our resources and working collaboratively, we are creating a stronger foundation for medical recruitment, making it more attractive for doctors to set up their practices here."
Continuing, MacDonald added, "Together, we are committed to improving access to health care for our residents and ensuring our region remains a vibrant, welcoming community for both practitioners and patients. This partnership is a beacon of hope for a healthier future for all.”
This is the first time the City and SDG Counties have worked together on a shared medical agreement. As part of this new deal, the City will receive $75,000 from SDG Counties over the next five years to cover half of Dr. Crevier’s scholarship amount. This money will go into the Cornwall Medical Recruitment Reserve, helping bring more doctors to the area so families can get the care they need.
Anyone looking for a family physician can register online or over the phone at 1-800-445-1822 with Health Care Connect. Health Care Connect is the official registry for physicians and health care centres who are accepting new patients.
Residents are also encouraged to use the Eastern Region Virtual Care Clinic to speak with a health care professional about minor health care concerns instead of visiting local Emergency Departments.
Director of Education Laurie Corrigan to retire . . .
Career of 25-years with Catholic Board . . .
Tuesday, Dec. 17th - The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario has announced the upcoming retirement of its Director of Education, Laurie Corrigan, effective June 30, 2025. Corrigan has served three and a half years in the Director's role and 25-years of service to Catholic education. Her retirement will mark the end of a career as a servant, leader and visionary, characterized by a steadfast commitment to safety, wellbeing, and the promotion of Catholic identity, as well as advancements in student achievement and inclusive education, announced the board.
Director Corrigan's tenure has been characterized by a commitment to fostering
a robust Catholic community, culture, and dedication to Christian service. Since April 2022, she has focused on reporting and monitoring the board's strategic plan. More recently she spearheaded the renewal of the plan for 2025-2030 through a synodal approach, engaging every school and liaising with Catholic School Councils and board committees.
“Serving as Director of Education has been a privilege, and I appreciate the support and vision of the Board of Trustees as well as Senior Administration." Director Corrigan said of the announcement, adding, "I look forward to the continued legacy of faith and innovation we've built together.”
“On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I extend our deepest thanks to Director Corrigan for her unwavering dedication to Catholic education and her outstanding contributions to the CDSBEO. Her leadership has profoundly impacted our community, and we are immensely grateful for her years of service." Chair of the Board of Trustees, Chris Cummings, said in expressing his gratitude for Director Corrigan’s service.
"Her unwavering professionalism, and the legacy she leaves marks the end of a significant chapter in the CDSBEO’s history. Her focus on faith, innovation, and commitment to Catholic education will continue to inspire our school communities for years to come.”
Impaired Drivers up again by 29 during Festive R.I.D.E. program . . .
45 motorists arrested and charged . . .
Tuesday, Dec. 17th - Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers across East Region arrested another 20 impaired drivers during the third week of the Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign.
This brings the total to 65 motorists charged with impaired driving since the initiative began November 21, 2024.
"Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can have deadly results. Don't be the reason your family, or someone else's family, spends the holidays in grief and sadness. Don't drive after drinking or using drugs." Chief Superintendent Lisa Wilhelm, C commander of the OPP East Region reminds everyone.
Officers have conducted over 600 Festive RIDE programs, stopping vehicles to ensure the drivers were not impaired by alcohol or drugs. In addition to the impaired driving arrests, officers also issued 20 warning-range suspensions, resulting on those drivers being issued licence suspensions and having their vehicles impounded.
R.I.D.E. programs can happen anywhere, anytime - day or night. If you suspect someone is driving impaired, call 9-1-1. You could be saving lives.
Tuesday, Dec. 10th - The Stormont Dundas & Glengarry Ontario Provincial Police charged three individuals with possession of firearms. On Thursday, Dec. 5th, 2024, shortly before 1:30 a.m., OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E program on County Road #2 in South Dundas township. Investigation led to the driver and passengers being arrested.
Quinten ROUNDPOINT, age 26, of Cornwall was charged with:
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
• Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
Travis THOMPSON, age 26, and Jake RICE, age 25 ,of Akwesasne Mohawk Territory with:
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
The accused were released and scheduled to appear at Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall, Tuesday, Feb. 11th, 2025.
Monday, Dec. 9th - Ontario Provincial Police officers across East Region have now charged a total of 45 motorists with impaired driving since the Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) initiative began two weeks ago. Last week's total was 23.
"We know people are getting into the holiday spirit, but impaired driving can instantly change a celebration to a tragedy," says Chief Superintendent Lisa Wilhelm, OPP East Region Commander, adding, "It's a simple message if you drink or consume drugs, don't get behind the wheel!"
Officers have conducted over 380 Festive RIDE programs since November 21, 2024, stopping nearly 1000 vehicles to ensure the drivers were not impaired by alcohol or drugs. In addition to the impaired driving arrests, officers also issued 14 warnings, resulting on those drivers being issued licence suspensions and having their vehicles impounded.
RIDE programs can happen anywhere, anytime - day or night.
If you suspect someone is driving impaired, call 9-1-1. You could be saving lives.
Commitment Award honorees celebrated . . .
PSA Event Clinic Team (l-r): Tracy Raistrick, Laurence Rot, Melissa Bazinet, Jenna Oikie,
and Claudia Gaspar; as well as Volunteers Bev Beck and Gloria Summers. . .
Putting Others First . . .
The latest Commitment Award winners at Winchester District Memorial Hospital have been described as team members who put others first – patients, colleagues, the community, and even local shoppers! Congratulations to Dr. Ellias Horner, Registered Nurse Sharon Monteith, the PSA Event Clinical Team and Volunteers Bev Beck and Gloria Summers.
Dr. Ellias Horner’s nominator was a former WDMH employee and a patient and says Dr. Horner lives the WDMH commitment of compassionate excellence.
“From the time he first stepped foot in my room, it felt like I’ve known him forever. Dr. Horner took the time to sit down (and I want to say that again – he took the time to actually sit down) and talk to me like I was the only patient he had. It makes me feel good knowing we have physicians like Dr. Horner at WDMH. We are in good hands.”
Registered Nurse Sharon Monteith is retiring this month after 36 years of service at WDMH. Before she goes, her nominators want everyone to know how much she will be missed.
“If you’ve had the chance to work alongside Sharon throughout her career at WDMH, I’m sure you agree she leaves lasting impressions as a mentor,” her colleagues explained, “After spending time with Sharon, you are sure to have learned something new or will think about something from a different perspective. Sharon leaves a lasting legacy.”
On Saturday, Sept. 14th, 334 men came to the prostate cancer blood testing awareness event at the hospital. A dedicated team including Claudia Gaspar, Melissa Bazinet, Jenna Oikle, Laurence Rot, Sarah Potestio, Andrew O’Donnell, Tracy Raistrick, Jody Smith (Dynacare) and Curtis Untereiner (Dynacare), voluntarily gave up their personal time with a shared purpose to enhance community health through early detection and awareness of prostate cancer.
“Each team member brought their unique skills and unwavering dedication to ensure the event’s success. From meticulous planning to seamless execution,' their nominator noted, "they demonstrated a level of professionalism and care, managing a large turnout efficiently and effectively.”
Volunteers Bev Beck and Gloria Summers love to shop and they are very good at it! As Auxiliary Gift Shoppe volunteers, they have worked together to purchase the best items for the shoppe and create a wonderful shopping experience.
“Their contributions have been critical in raising thousands of dollars for the hospital, pointed out their nominators, "Plus, their respectful and compassionate approach to volunteering made them a joy to work with."
The WDMH Commitment Award shines a light on individuals or teams who demonstrate values that result in compassionate excellence.
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Intimate Acoustics!
January 11, 2025 | 7 pm
$10 in advance (+ online fees) or $15 at the door
Our emerging artist lineup will feature six artists, performers to be announced closer to show date.
Tickets for this show are $10 in advance (+ online fees) or $15 at the door.Advance tickets are available online only through the Eventbrite Link below. Your ticket will be delivered to you via email. If shows are sold out, we will post that information here and on our Facebook page, otherwise you should assume you can also purchase tickets at the door. We accept cash, credit card or debit for day of show sales.
All seating at our shows is general admission - which means you will choose your seat on arrival. There isn't a bad seat in the house, but if you would like to be close to the front we recommend arriving at least half an hour before show time.
The Upper Canada Playhouse in Morrisburg is a fully accessible venue - we will reserve seats for those who need access to wheelchair or walker spaces. Please email us at info@st-lawrencestage.com immediately before or after you have purchased your tickets so that we can ensure the space is reserved for you.
Monday, Nov. 5th - Upper Canada Playhouse’s newly announced 2025 Season will again offer audiences professional live theatre and music throughout the entire year. Over the past several seasons The Playhouse’s main summer season of comedies has been augmented with live concerts. Including in the winter, spring and fall and a family show at Christmas.
This lengthening of the theatre’s season has been very popular with audiences and has also increased the impact The Playhouse makes on both the local economy and tourist industry.
The 2025 Season kicks off with two winter weekend concerts. Vegas Knights, starring Playhouse favourite Derek Marshall, plays Friday, Feb. 7th to Sunday, Feb. 9th and takes audiences back to the crooner days of Elvis, Sinatra, Tom Jones, Dean Martin, the Rat Pack and more with anecdotes and gossipy tidbits on the lounge singers of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.
Popular singer Leisa Way and her Wayward Wind Band follow with their sensational new concert Early Morning Rain-The Legend of Gordon Lightfoot. This concert of greatest hits from Canada’s favourite troubadour has toured throughout the country and lands at The Playhouse Friday, Mar. 28th to Sunday, Mar. 30th.
The Playhouse is offering a special show just for kids and their families Saturday, Apr. 12th when the famous DuffleBag Theatre returns with their rendition of Beauty and the Beast. Everyone gets involved in the production as audience members get invited on stage to star in the show.
Audiences are in for a treat in the spring when The Highwaymen, one of the theatre’s most asked-for concerts, debuts on the Playhouse stage Wednesday, Apr. 23rd to Friday, May 2. Featuring the biggest hits of Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson, this blockbuster country concert is created by the producers of such Playhouse hits as Johnny and June, Glory Days and most recently Memphis to Motown.
The Playhouse’s flagship summer season will open with the world premiere of the brand-new Norm Foster comedy A Woman’s Love List. It’s a counter-point to Foster’s previous play and audience hit, The Love List, where two men listed characteristics that would make the ideal woman.
The Playhouse suggested to Foster that it might be time to flip this scenario and have two women look for the ideal man. He liked the idea and A Woman’s Love List will get its first production at The Playhouse Wednesday, June 5th thru Sunday, June 29th.
The hit comedy The Sweet Delilah Swim Club follows Thursday, July 3rd to Sunday, July 27th and audiences will enjoy the antics of five hilarious women who meet every year at a cottage to recharge their friendships, laugh and meddle in each other’s lives without their husbands.
Another classic Foster comedy, Maggie’s Getting Married, plays next Thursday, July 31st to Sunday, Aug. 24th when audiences get caught up in hilarity and chaos when a big surprise turns a family wedding upside down.
The summer season wraps up Thursday, Sept. 4th to Sunday, Sept. 28th with Hurry Hard, another new comedy that is taking theatres by storm. A men’s curling team are short a player for the big bonspiel and recruits a player from the women’s team. Audiences don’t need to know a thing about curling. They just need to be prepared to enjoy the hilarious ups and downs of this unlikely team in this fast-paced comedy.
Two of the Playhouse’s favourite funny guys, Lucien and Jimmy the Janitor, take to the stage in the fall with their brand-new East Coast comedy Senior Moments running Tuesday, October 14th, thru Sunday, Oct. 19th. It’s always a sell-out when this Maritime comic duo comes to town. Following their previous hits Fort Mac Attack and A Short History of Nuthin’, Senior Moments probes the mysteries and wonders of aging with one-liners and belly-laughter from start to finish.
The 2025 Season will conclude with the return of the Playhouse’s spectacular production of A Christmas Carol, Thursday, Dec. 4th to Sunday, 21st. Scrooge’s adventure discovering the true meaning of Christmas comes alive in a musical and magical production on a revolving stage filled with song, dance, special effects and all of Dicken’s legendary characters. The production sold out in 2022 and The Playhouse is excited to bring it back by popular demand for those who didn’t get to see it and those who wish to see it again.
Flex passes and single tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online, by phone or in-person and patrons are advised to book early to get the seats and dates they wish. The Playhouse also reminds audiences that their final production of 2024, Miracle on 34th Street, plays November 28th to December 15th. This classic Christmas story of Kris Kringle claim to be the real Santa Claus is the perfect family show for all ages and a perfect conclusion to another successful Playhouse’s Season.
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