The honourable know best
How much does an election vote really count for? I have often wondered that, as I’m sure many others have as well. It is...
Days of future past
Life (and editorials) have been pretty bleak recently. Lots of things to worry about, politics, wars, famines, wildfires, etc. I felt I needed some...
The golden throne
I’m back! But don’t worry, I’m not here to stay… you can un-roll your eyes. David Shanahan remains the editor of the Times –...
Sounds of silence
What is going on with the Kemptville College situation? The Municipality announced that the announcement scheduled for the middle of March, which was delayed...
Hanging on the telephone
There was an episode of Star Trek: the Next Generation years ago in which a game took over the entire crew of the Enterprise....
We can’t afford to wait
The recent Rural Summit was a first step in a process by which we need to identify the issues and concerns of the rural...
What is truth?
Did you hear the latest? Apparently,.... But wait a minute. Is this news, or fake news? Fake news: the new term we’ve all learned...
When responsibility is in eclipse
An extremely rare event is on the horizon – or at least somewhere in the sky – for our area next month. You likely...
Money, money, money
This may not be common knowledge, but municipalities are in their annual budget deliberations. Every year, municipal staff and councils have to find ways...
Super schools – Not such a super idea
The Upper Canada District School Board Accommodation Review has been a hot topic over the past few months. With the final opportunity for presenting...