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Most famous holiday story of all time opening next week . . .
Christmas Miracle, Thursday Nov. 28th . . .
Tuesday, Nov. 19th - What better way to celebrate the Christmas Season with family and friends than taking in a live performance of Miracle on 34th Street - one of the most famous holiday stories of all time. This yuletide tale of a department store Santa who claims to be the real Santa Claus has endeared itself with people of all ages for decades.
The legendary story gets a lively musical and magical production on Upper Canada Playhouse's stage Thursday, Nov. 28th through Sunday, Dec. 15th when one of the theatre’s largest casts of actors and musicians will bring this story to life on an exciting revolving stage. The Playhouse will also feature several local children sharing the stage with the professional cast to make the production a truly community celebration of the Christmas season.
The Playhouse Christmas productions always include live music to heighten and brighten the story and Miracle on 34th Street is no exception with a cast of talented actors who are also singers, dancers and musicians as well.
"Music is a big part of the Christmas season," remarks the show’s director Donnie Bowes. "It’s always a joy to work with multi-talented actors and musicians who can make a story come alive in so many different ways."
This classic Christmas story set in New York City in the late 1940’s is timeless. When an elderly man named Kris Kringle takes a job as Macy’s Department store Santa, the entire city is soon filled with Christmas spirit including a little girl named Susan who has had her doubts. He surprises everyone by claiming to be the real Santa Claus and is forced to prove it in court. It’s a wonderful Yuletide experience for the whole family complete with a concert of everyone’s favourite holiday songs.
Playing the central role of Kris Kringle is Daniel Michael Karpenchuk who also appeared in the same role several years ago in The Playhouse’s first production of the show. He was a hit in the original production with audience members of all ages and especially with the children. Karpenchuk was also seen in Doris and Ivy in the Home, Drinking Alone and The Christmas Express.
Joining Karpenchuk is newcomer to the Playhouse stage, actor and musician Rita Dottor, who is also musical director for the production. The cast includes Playhouse favourites Sweeney MacArthur last seen in this season’s Bedtime Stories and Alison MacKay, Chris George, Robert Clarke and Jess Vandenberg who starred in The Playhouse’s hit production of A Christmas Carol. Vandenberg also choreographs the show’s musical numbers. The production features local actors and musicians Conor Veinotte and Caitlyn Acheson.
The involvement of local children is an added attraction of the production. The role of Susan will be shared by Kate Morrell and Payschence Sheldrick. Christmas elves will be played by Arley Jones, Camden Millard, Kiera Tyo, Rachel Bolton, Asa Bolton and Kamryn Loverin. Miracle on 34th Street’s exciting set is designed by Sean Free with incredible 1940’s costumes by Alex Amini.
The Playhouse is a hectic place this time of year. Having just completed a successful season of summer theatre and off-season concerts, the theatre’s box office is busy with ticket sales for Miracle on 34th Street and an additional school show has been added to meet demand.
Patrons are purchasing their flex passes and seats for the theatre’s announced 2025 Season of laughter and music.
Miracle on 34th Street
Thursday, Nov. 28th - Sunday, Dec. 15th
Public Shows 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
School Shows 11:00 am, Friday, Nov. 29th, Tuesday, Dec. 3rd & 10th
Contact Box Office at 613-543-3713/877-550-3650
uppercanadaplayhouse.com
Arriving in Finch with live concert . . .
Food Banks welcome CPKC Xmas train . . .
Wednesday, Nov. 13th - One of the earliest signs of the holiday season in Dundas & Stormont Counties is the arrival of the iconic CPKC Holiday Train. Since its first journey in 1999, the brightly decorated train has brought holiday cheer and vital support to local food banks, including Community Food Share. This year’s train tour across Canada and the U.S. will be spreading awareness, raising funds, and collecting food donations to support food banks along its route.
The CPKC Holiday Train will arrive in Finch on Thursday, Nov. 28, at 2:30 p.m., stopping along James Street between William Street and George Street. Attendees are invited to join their friends and neighbors to experience live performances, enjoy holiday decorations, and contribute to a worthy cause.
This year’s Finch stop will feature a free concert by multi-Platinum artist Tyler Shaw and JUNO-nominated Indigenous artist Shawnee Kish. Tyler Shaw is known for hits like “Love You Still” and performances alongside artists like Shawn Mendes and Alessia Cara. Shawnee Kish, a powerful soul singer and 2023 JUNO nominee, has captivated audiences with her music inspired by her journey as a Two Spirit Indigenous artist.
While admission to the event is free, attendees are encouraged to bring monetary or heart-healthy food donations to support Community Food Share’s efforts in combating food insecurity for families across Stormont and Dundas Counties.
As part of its mission, CPKC Has Heart focuses on improving heart health across North America by promoting nutritious food choices. CPKC encourages visitors to the Holiday Train to make a heart-healthy food donation or a monetary contribution, helping ensure that nutritious options are available to all, regardless of their circumstances.
Two points for a talented local . . .
Georgia Elliott skating for the Typhoons . . .
South Dundas' Georgia Elliott, playing for the Cornwall Typhoons, attempts to flip the puck
over the blocker of the All Stars netminder in a game at Long Sault Arena on Tuesday evening . . .
Tuesday, Nov. 19th - Well know South Dundas hockey player Georgia Elliott has her equally well known brothers sitting up and taking notice as she patrols left wing for the Cornwall Typhoons U13-AA squad. On Tuesday evening at Long Sault the Typhoons hosted the Eastern Ontario All Stars and doubled their visitors on a 4-2 score in a great fan game. The Typhoons are near a treasure to watch play the game. Obviously they are well coached, relentless checkers, smooth line changes, great attack strategy, and exceptional defence all the way to the goal mouth.
Ms. Georgia scored at least two points as we saw the game, and did score a goal that was credited to a team-member. Quite possibly one of the best minor hockey games we've watched in a very long time!!
U11-B Lions drop one to Kemptville . . .
Cage guard Benjamin Langois reaches bbackto stop a Kemptville Royals sniper
from adding to their count on Saturday at Morrisburg Arena . . .
Saturday, Nov. 16th - Kemptville Royals U11-B House entry visited the home of South Dundas Lions at Morrisburg Arena on Saturday and headed home an hour later with two points on their third win of the season. The Royals experienced a hard fought battle with the stubborn Lions who defended with a vengeance throughout the game.
Beckett Last opened the game scoring late in the middle period when he hammered an unassisted marker behind the Lion’s net minder Benjamin Langois. Reece Arsenault got that one back for the Lions midway through the final period when she relayed a Fallon Cassell into the twine behind Royal's Quincy Sweeting.
Kemptville added a pair of counters in the second half of the final frame to go up 3-1, the eventual winning count in the game. Kason Walker scored the Royals second marker from Grady Jackson, who then fired the game’s final goal himself for the insurance marker.
Kemptville currently holds down 4th-place in the regular season while the Lions are four-points back in seventh-place in the nine team division.
South Dundas will host the North Dundas Demons in their next outing scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23rd at 1:00 p.m. at Morrisburg. North Dundas is in second place, five points back of the Kemptville Royals 3 squad who stills owns an undefeated eight straight games.
U11-B Rep Lions are challenging for 1st-place . . .
Parker Johnston fires lone goal in 1-0 win . . .
The Lion's Nash Dempsey battles Kemptville's netminder and defence in an attempt
to increase his team's chances on Saturday at Morrsiburg Arena . . .
Saturday, Nov. 16th - Emmett Cooper-Karkhof backed his U11-B Rep Lions with a shut-out performance and sniper Parker Johnston unloaded a perfect shot from the right circle to score a 1-0 victory over the Kemptville Royals on Saturday at Morrisburg Arena. The two teams played a full three periods of back and forth action utilizing aggressive defence and a speedy offence to gain scoring opportunities. The singular goal of the game was unassisted, on Johnston’s hard wrist shot that sailed over Kemptville net- minder Eli DuPerron’s left shoulder and under the crossbar.
The victory gives South Dundas a 5-1 win-loss record and 3rd-place in the regular season standings with 10-points. The North-Glen-Stor Braves are leading the division with a 6-0-2, win-loss-tie record and 14-points. South Dundas holds a pair of games in hand over the top two teams, including the Cornwall Colts.
These Lions meet the Leeds Chargers on Wednesday, Nov. 20th at Leeds before returning to Morrisburg Arena on Saturday, Nov. 23rd for a 12-noon puck drop against the always dangerous, 9th-place Char-Lan Rebels. If you're looking for some very exciting hockey to take in, this is the team to watch.
Four players tally four points each . . .
U15-B Rep Lions are team to beat . . .
Net minder Lincoln Robinson, supported by his defence, battles for the puck in front of his net
on Friday evening at Morrisburg Arena. Robinson won out, posting a shutout in the game . . .
Friday, Nov. 15th - South Dundas’ U15-B Rep Lions wasted no time in finessing their play around the North Dundas Demons on Friday evening at Morrisburg's arena. Will MacPherson and team Captain Taylor Elliott each scored three points in the opening period as the home team built a 3-0 lead. Greyson Casselman and Simon Martens also score a trio of points each during the 6-0 victory over the Lion's chief adversary from the north.
MacPherson opened the game scoring from Elliott and Greyson Casselman just minutes into the game, then added his second counter five minutes later. This one also from Taylor Elliott. The team's Captain then notched his own marker, this one from MacPherson and Hudson Shaver to build the commanding period lead.
At the opposing end of the ice, Lincoln Robinson held the stage in a net minding clinic for the Demons. Robinson not only held the fort through the opening 15-minutes, he continued his acrobatics throughout all three periods, and with strong defensive support, Robinson recording another shut out for his Lions.
Through the middle frame the Demons mounted their own offensive attack, an effort that led to much frustration (with Morrisburg's net minder) and six minor infractions as compared to the Lions playing penalty free. Jackson Dunning did add the Lion’s 4th-marker in the frame recording a second assist for Shaver.
South Dundas added another pair of goals in the closing 15-minutes, the first from Shaver on Greyson Cassleman/Simon Marten’s set-up and Marten returning for a goal of his own on an unassisted play.
The victory leaves the Lions in 2nd-place in regular season standings as of Sunday morning, Nov. 17th. South Dundas owns two games in hand on the Kemptville Royals, currently holders of 1st-place. Kemptville’s single loss to date was at the hands of South Dundas, a 6-3 set-back when the Lion’s bounced them out of Morrisburg Arena on Friday, October. 25th.
An interesting statistic in the current standings shows Kemptville has scored 33 'goals for' while allowing just 13 'goals against'. That translates to having allowed just more than one goal per game against, over eight of the nine games they’ve played to date. That's keeping in mind that the Lions whipped them for six markers in a single contest. An impressive record to say the least.
MP Nolan Quinn announces additional construction of EVC's here . . .
Electric vehicle chargers in South Dundas . . .
Wednesday, Nov. 13th - “For EV drivers finding a charging station that’s close by and available can mean the difference between a quick stop and a time-consuming detour that takes time away from work, school or family,” said MPP Nolan Quinn, Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry. Quinn was delivering the welcome investment news as part of the government’s $63 million EV ChargeON Program Community Sites Stream.
“I’m proud to be delivering 6 new EV charging stations in Cornwall and South Dundas to make life easier and more convenient for drivers.” Quinn explained, pointing out, "The new chargers will be located at the Cornwall Municipal Works Administrative Building (4); at 1950 McConnell Rd in Cornwall (8); at the South Dundas Arena in Morrisburg (3); at the Morrisburg Plaza (3); at the Matilda Hall in Brinston (3); and at the Morrisburg Justice Building (3)."
“With the addition of more EV chargers to South Dundas it should naturally lead to more cars getting off the highway into our great community," added an ecstatic South Dundas Mayor Jason Broad, "Look at how busy the current ev chargers are in Morrisburg every day. Increased traffic flow will be a benefit to our local businesses, and will build tourism opportunities for the future.”
The new investment in eastern Ontario marks a major milestone in the province’s plan to increase access to EV chargers outside of large urban centres and support the electrification of transportation across the province. As the province continues to see substantial job creation and investment in the growing EV and EV battery manufacturing sector, these new charging stations will provide critical supporting infrastructure in communities across the province, including for EVs made right here in Ontario.
“With more than 201,000 electric vehicles on the road in Ontario, we’re putting shovels in the ground to build more charging stations and make life easier for drivers,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Electrification. “That includes a focus on smaller and underserved communities across our province where we are providing more certainty for parents and workers during their commutes.”
Each new EV charging site will include Level 2 charging stations, Level 3 charging stations, or a combination of the two. The government has also launched a new Ultra-Low Overnight Electricity Price Plan and is exploring options for an Electric Vehicle Charger Discount Electricity Rate to further support EV adoption and reduce emissions. The new Ultra-Low Overnight Electricity Price Plan is helping customers who use more electricity at night, including those who charge their electric vehicle, save up to $90 per year.
“Improving EV charging infrastructure is essential to ensuring drivers are confident in electric vehicles,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “By focusing on smaller and medium-sized communities, we’re filling gaps in underserved areas to build a more connected charging network for everyone in Ontario.”
As of October, 2024, there were more than 201,000 EVs registered in Ontario, including both battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. By 2030, over one million EVs are expected on Ontario’s roads.
Among the great bonuses of a life lovingly shared and reasonably well lived is in
buying a home property on which to wake up with each sunrise, being
constantly mesmerized by these natural spectacles . . .
Chair and Vice-Chair for UCDSB . . .
Schoular and Johnston to continue . . .
Vice-Chair Lynda Johnston (left) and Chair Jamie Schoular (right) at the organizational meeting
of the UCDSB on Wednesday, Nov. 13th received a vote of confidence from their peers . . . .
Thursday, Nov. 14th - Trustee Jamie Schoular and Trustee Lynda Johnston will continue as Chair and Vice-Chair for the Upper Canada District School Board’s Board of Trustees for the 2024-2025 school year. The Chair and Vice-Chair trustees are voted to serve in the position each year at the organizational meeting by their trustee peers.
Schoular was initially elected to the Board of Trustees in 2018, and will serve in his second year as Chair of the Board. He is in his second term as a trustee. Schoular sits on the Board of the Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario, is a UCDSB representative (Director Designate) for the Ontario Public School Boards' Association and is a member of the UCDSB Accountability Framework Workgroup and Trustee Professional Development Committee.
"I would like to thank and acknowledge my Trustee colleges for their dedication and hard work on behalf of students and families in the UCDSB. I genuinely look forward to another year of working together and I am excited for the year of growth and improvement that are before us,” says Trustee Schoular.
Lynda Johnston is in her first term as a trustee, being elected in October 2022, and second year serving as Vice-Chair. She sits on a variety of committees within the Board, including Parent Involvement Committee, Supervised Alternative Learning, Trustee Innovation Awards Selection Committee, Trustee Professional Development Committee among others.
"I too am grateful for the continued trust of our board and looking forward to serving as Vice-Chair again. This past year has been such a cooperative team effort, and I’ve learned so much as a trustee. I look forward to building on our work together to support our students, staff, and community," says Johnston.
Lapier gains 2nd-place in league scoring . . .
Junior Lions continue improvement . . .
Sunday, Nov. 17th - Morrisburg’s Junior Lions split a pair of games over the weekend, but more importantly won and lost by a single goal in each of those contests. On Friday evening the Lions visited Metcalfe at the Larry Robinson Arena where the 6th-place Jets were edged by a determined Morrisburg effort and a come from behind 3-2 result in the visitors favour.
Travelling again on Saturday evening the Lions hit the ice in Chesterville, this time challenging the 5th-place Rockets. South Dundas’ Morrisburg entry entertained a lead through the 3rd-frame only to suffer a loss in the score in overtime.
“We pulled off our 3rd-win regardless of how you look at it,” said a somewhat exhausted Coach Jamie Smith, “Maybe we had to do it the hard way but no matter how you look at it, things are coming together for us.”
Smith said his team took “a couple of shifts off” in the opening period and went behind on a 2-0 count.
Metcalfe's Chase Peck opened the scoring in favour of the home team when he netted the Jets first counter, combining with Sam Fisher to beat Lion’s net minder Nick Lyon on a short-handed effort. Tyler Branchaud doubled the Jets lead in the final minute of the opening frame, slipping the puck into the visitors net for a 2-0 lead. Zach Branchaud and Jake Fisher drew the assists on the marker.
Morrisburg’s latest acquisition, Aronhiawaks (Waksi) Rice, fired the Lion’s opening marker when, on a clear break, he relayed a Justin Cyr play into a rocket that beat the Jet’s cage guard Ashton Holmes. That goal cut the Metcalfe lead to 2-1 midway through the middle period. Rice then set up Aston Adams on a two on one attack that Adams potted behind Holmes to tie the game.
Late in the final period Shamus McDonald initiated a three way game winning play that saw Ben Lapier hand Lukas Rozon an opportunity to put Morrisburg in the lead with four minutes remaining on the time clock. Rozon was true to the challenge, giving the Lions a much needed victory.
“Nick Lyons stood on his head all night in front of our net,” pointed out Coach Smith, referring to the play of the Lion’s net minder,“and he was unbelievable in the final period.”
Drop second victory in overtime . . .
“Would have been nice to record a four point weekend!” a somewhat beleaguered Jamie Smith announced following his Junior Lion’s overtime loss to the 5th-place North Dundas Rockets. Morrisburg’s optimistic Head Coach, who has suffered a season-long, individually lengthy, injury list, is looking forward to the return of three more extended-term injuries in Sean Joncas, Bradley Greggain and Alec Laroque. Those bodies are sorely needed as his team moves into the second half of the regular season schedule.
The 9th-place Lion’s ability to dress a full roster has been near impossible throughout the first half of the current season and will be some time yet without the services of talented defenceman, Kayne McCadden. McCadden suffered a broken ankle early in the year and is not expected to return before January.
“We were up 1-0 after the first period and 3-2 after the second. Couldn’t put them away!” Coach Jamie Smith said following the game.
The Lion’s Bennett Harty and Lukas Rozon netted counters to give Morrisburg a 2-0 lead midway through the middle frame before the home team Rockets Xavier Plante and Jordan Cruz evened the count late in the same period. Harty then corralled a short-handed set-up from Callum Stevenson and Justin Cyr to give Morrisburg a 3-2 lead in the final seconds of play prior to the 3rd-stanza.
The Rockets Theo Laforest netted pair of counters in a three-minute span, the second on a power-play, snaring the home team’s initial lead of the night. Callum Stevenson and Ben Lapier repeated their set-up for Rozon midway through the third and Rozon was good on beating netminder Jason Van Wieren to close regulation time in a 4-4 deadlock.
Seven minutes and several seconds into the overtime period Theo Laforest returned to haunt the Lion’s on this night when he beat Lyons for his third and the winning marker of the evening.
The Lions travel to the Almonte & District Community Centre on Saturday, Nov. 23rd for a 7:30 p.m. challenge before returning to Morrisburg Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30th when the South Grenville Rangers visit the den on Ottawa Street. That game too is a scheduled 7:30 p.m. puck-drop.
All of the injuries aside, the Lions continue to ice a strong product, and a faithful fan base continues to show for home games. Those fans also have team Captain Ben Lapier back in the battle for the regular season scoring race. Lapier is currently trailing scoring leader, Vankleek Hill’s Sebastien Ouimet, by just three points. The greatest difference between the two opportunists in this challenge is that Ouimet plays on a team that currently holds the league’s third spot in regular season standings. Lapier, it could be said, battles alongside a collection of talented road hockey warriors who appear to be preparing what could well be a second half challenge. To many, that is an expectation, and not a wish. So get ready Lion’s fans - they say our time's comin'!!!
South Dundas owns 1st place in regular season . . .
U18-B Lions show no fear of Demons . . .
Lions centre Skyler Keeler battles Demon's defenceman Reid Rankin in the
middle period of Thursday night's excitement at Morrisburg Arena . . .
Thursday, Nov. 14th - South Dundas’ U18-B House Lions allowed the North Dundas every opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the game sheet at Morrisburg Arena on Thursday evening. Then turned on their visitors, clawing away a deficit with a 3-1 battle in 3rd-period goals while showing no fear of the visiting Demons in overtaking the score before the final buzzer.
The Lions not only scored the victory, they took over 1st-place in regular season standings with a single point lead over their long-time rivals.
The two teams battled throughout the opening period with the Lions scoring a considerable win in the possession stats. The Demons netminder Henry Link managed to turn away all of the South Dundas scoring attempts while sniper Ryan Wilson over-saw the Lions cage guard in beating Logan Hoger for a pair of counters in the final five minutes of the middle frame.
Exactly 26-seconds after Wilson’s 2nd-goal the home team’s Henry Martens inspired his Lion bench-mates roaring into the Demons zone with Martens cleaning up a goal mouth battle by slamming the puck across the North Dundas goal line. That play appeared to give the the home team the courage to finish the battle.
South Dundas gasped control of the game in the opening half of the final period, tying the score at 14:28 when Isaiah Edwards beat Henry Link from in close. Mason Roderick drew the assist on the counter.
Three minutes later Bryce Kirkwood stole a loose puck and gave the Lions their first lead of the night on an unassisted marker before adding an assurance goal following another three-minutes of action when Logan Cassleman handed him the opportunity to replay the goal.
The Lion's Hoger was brilliant through the final 10 minutes although Cole Jones would bring the Demons within one goal late in the final period on a too little too late effort with with just 22-seconds remaining to play in the game.
South Dundas hosts the 7th-place Leeds Chargers on Thursday, Nov. 21st in an 8:00 p.m. puck-drop at Morrisburg Arena before travelling to Leeds to complete the home-and-home on Monday, Nov. 25th at 7:00 p.m.
Kemptville scores 4-goals: 1-minute and 12-seconds . . .
Royals-1 are simply too strong for Lions . . .
Talon Brindige comes to South Dundas netminder Liam Barkley's aid as the Kemptville Royals
player slipped the puck across the goal mouth late in the third period of Saturday's game . . .
Saturday, Nov. 9th - The U15-B House Kemptville Royals (1) showed why they are leading the U15-B division in the Upper Canada Minor Hockey League when they visited the South Dundas Lions den on Saturday. The Royals are five wins, one loss and one tie on seven games to date this season and have scored more than twice as many goals as their nearest competitor. They’ve allowed a ‘dismal for opponents’ eight goals against in those seven games.
The 2nd-place North Dundas Demons do have a game in hand, but trail the leaders in the ‘goals for’ department by a rather amazing 31 counters. The Demons have allowed more than twice as many goals against.
On Saturday afternoon at Morrisburg Arena the Royals pretty much owned the ice, handing South Dundas’ Lions an experience that can only teach an opponent good hockey sense. Seven of the Kemptville players scored goals in the 8-1 victory, three of them unassisted. The Royals netminder Gavin Comeau was racing for a shut-out until Linden Lemire combined with Charlie Priestman. Charlie slammed the puck into the twine behind the slippery Kemptville netminder for South Dundas’ single marker early in the final period.
Priestman’s counter seemed to spark the visitors to retaliate. At the time of the Lion’s goal being reported the visitors were leading 4-1. Later in the same period they snapped four markers behind a heavily worked Liam Barkley in a span of one minute and twelve seconds.
Braeson Last netted a pair for the Royals while singles went to Bryson Bone-Pettes, Jakob Szufranowicz, Myles Nixon, Logan Leclåir, Rye Manself and Darcy Jackman.
The Lions next home game will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16th at 4:30 p.m. when the 6th-place Smith Falls Bears come to Ottawa Street.
Win 4-0, lose 4-0, all in a days play . . .
Lions whip Leeds, shut-out by Rangers . . .
Saturday, Nov. 9th - South Dundas’ U13-C House Lions iced a strong work ethic on Saturday at Morrisburg Arena, starting with netminder Findlay Mossman shutting out the Leeds Chargers on a 4-0 score. The win gives the Lions a firm hold on 3rd-place in the regular season standings with a four win, four loss record and a single tie for nine points. The Chargers are experiencing a tough time in the division, holding at one win and four losses.
Ty Merkley opened the game scoring on Saturday when he wired a shot into the netting behind Chargers goaltender Emery Daw for a 1-0 lead midway through the first period. Luca Mills and Jayce Whittaker drew assists on the play. Mason Horrricks doubled the South Dundas lead two minutes later when he completed a Roderick play to make the score 2-0 in favour of the Lions.
Netminders Daw and Mossman took over the spotlight in the middle period, each turning a way numerous scoring opportunities by their respective opponents.
Through the final period the Lions continued their methodical attack with Horricks adding his second of the game from Mason Keyes. Mills topped off the game scoring in the final minute with a marker from Horricks and Preston Hubert for the 4-0 win.
On Sunday afternoon the Lions were upset by the South Grenville Rangers on a 4-0 score at Morrisburg. Details of the game were unavailable at the time of this posting.
New anesthesia pump supports best care . . .
Lions invest in WDMH operating room . . .
Wednesday, Nov. 13th - A trip to the operating room at Winchester District Memorial Hospital usually involves receiving anesthesia to prepare for surgery. Now, a new anesthesia pump will support the very best care for patients.
The Iroquois Matilda Lions Club recently donated $2,000 to the Foundation’s General Equipment Fund for purchases such as the new pump. Funds were raised through the club's weekly bingo nights.
“We're so happy to support the purchase of the new anesthesia pump with this donation!” pointed out Lion Nancy Barkley, “It was wonderful to present the cheque in front of our Bingo players and share in this great cause together.”
Additional funds were provided by Family Care Fund donors. In total, the WDMH Foundation was pleased to be able to support the purchase of two pumps for the hospital.
“Thank you to the Lions Club and everyone who is helping to ensure that WDMH has the very best equipment to care for its patients,” says the hospital's Justine Plummer.
100 Men seeking members & candidates . . .
Monday, Nov. 4th - Organizers of the Annual 100 Men Who Care About South Dundas have announced they are back and planning their event. This year's annual meeting will take place Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Morrisburg.
100 Men Who Care About South Dundas is a group of men who care deeply about their community and are passionate about contributing to its health and vitality. The group meets for one evening and each member makes a $100 donation to a local project or cause as voted on by the group. One hundred dollars per person provides $10,000 if 100 men sign up, to invest in making South Dundas an even better place in which to live and work!
Since its inception, over $20,000 has been raised to benefit the residents of and visitors to this Municipality.
The 100 Men Who Care About South Dundas offers an opportunity to meet, mingle, donate and network with others while learning about the great things happening in the community. It is an excellent way to give back, and at the same time take part in makimg a difference in South Dundas.
The most recent 100 Men event was last held in November of 2019, although, as a result of the Covid pandemic, has not gathered since that time. The organization is re-launching their initiative in hopes of raising the same amount of money as at their last event when they presented some $12,000. The 100 Men are hoping to match that amount this time around.
100 Men is looking for charitable organizations that have an idea for a project that will enhance the community and who are seeking money to make it happen. 100 Men is here to help bring that idea to life.
There are criteria to be considered in selecting a candidate recipient that is eligible to receive the funds. To learn more about eligibility and to obtain an application form, view the website: www.100southdundas.ca.
This year's organizing committee includes: Wally Baker, Jack Barkley, Scott Corden, Miles
Harrison, Chuck Irvine, Doug Jarvis, Nick Lee, and Mark Lewis. Anyone who is interested in becoming a member of the 100 Men Who Care About South Dundas can join by filling out the form at
www.100southdundas.ca.
Friends of the Sanctuary will be hosting their Annual Christmas Kids Craft event
Saturday, Nov. 30th, 2024.
To participate in this fun-filled activity, pre-registration is required.
Interested individuals can register by sending an
email to info@friendsofthesanctuary.org.
When registering, kindly include the child's name, age, contact information, and indicate
the preferred session: Session 1 at 11:00 or Session 2 at 12:30.
It is essential to bring a shoe box for this craft.
For more details about the craft and the organization, please visit our website at
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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