CORNWALL, ON – Local Member of Parliament Eric Duncan (Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry) issued the following statement on today’s announcement from Transport Canada and VIA Rail with respect to the future of High Frequency Rail (HFR) between Toronto and Quebec City “With today’s announcement to move forward with VIA high-frequency rail service up through Ottawa and Peterborough,… View Article
CORNWALL, Ontario – Stormont, Dundas, South Glengarry MP Eric Duncan has expressed his disappointment in Via Rail’s announced High Frequency Rail (HRF) plans.
OTTAWA — Eric Duncan has spoken more about his sexuality in the past two years than he says he has in his entire 33. The Conservative member of Parliament has talked openly in the House of Commons about being gay while pushing the Liberal government to fulfil a two-time campaign pledge to end the ban… View Article
A dozen youth were recognized on Monday for their contributions to the community. Twenty-four finalists were welcomed over Zoom for the YourTV Cornwall Youth Achievement Awards ceremony, after a year’s hiatus. The awards, run by the Cornwall Optimist Club, usually happen every year and recognize youth from grades 4-12.
Finalists received certificates from both MP Eric Duncan and MPP Jim McDonnell, as well as a brand new tablet, purchased by the Optimist Club. Although YAA is usually an in person event, the finalists were announced in a virtual event, picking up their prizes as the Bud Guillbeault Youth Centre on Friday, June 25th.
MOREWOOD, ON– The volunteer efforts to renovate and enhance the cenotaph and monument in Morewood has received a significant funding boost with a contribution of up to $25,000 from Veterans Affairs Canada through the Commemorative Partnership Program. The restoration efforts will be coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the complete monument’s unveiling in 1921, including… View Article
CORNWALL, ON – Local Member of Parliament Eric Duncan (Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry) is pleased to announce the return of in-person service at his two satellite offices in Dundas County. Beginning Monday, June 28th , the satellite MP offices in North Dundas and South Dundas will resume regular operations. The remote office in Winchester, at the North… View Article
Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry MP Eric Duncan has partnered with Cornwall Tourism and SDG Tourism to mail copies of their 2021 visitor guides to every household in the riding in an effort to encourage staycations and patronage at local businesses and attractions.
CORNWALL, ON – Local Member of Parliament Eric Duncan (Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry) issued the following statement on the news that Cornwall Mayor Bernadette Clement has been appointed to the Senate of Canada. “I would like to offer my congratulations to Cornwall Mayor Bernadette Clement on her appointment today to the Senate of Canada. It was certainly… View Article
An initiative to digitize local newspaper articles is nearing its final stages since officially launching in May. Eric Duncan, the MP for Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry, appeared before SDG council Monday morning to give an update on the digitization project.