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...
Take the brush away
Family gatherings – aren’t they wonderful? When we often meet for a meal or a birthday celebration at my parents’ house on Sundays, my...
I’m sorry, but I don’t work here
Have you ever had occasion to wonder why we don’t get paid to use self-checkout machines? I mean, we’re doing a cashier’s job, right?...
Rural drain to revival
by Rachel Everett-Fry, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
We all know it. North Grenville is, increasingly, a bedroom community to Ottawa. This state of affairs is...
In the year 2525
Things change rapidly in this world of ours. Climate change, elections surprises, and so many other things, make one wonder where we’ll be in...
Rights and privileges
There are certain rights and freedoms we value in Canada, perhaps especially in North Grenville. After all, we have had experience in the past...
Respect
Much has been written and said to honour the memory and legacy of Queen Elizabeth since her death was announced last week, and it...
I hear you knocking
Now and then you find a new word or phrase creeping into public discourse, something new that gets picked up as the new buzz...
Think for yourself
In my wilder, younger days, I was the proud owner of a postcard. Not your usual postcard; this one was flourescent pink and highly...
Feelin’ groovy
Are we starting to feel a little vulnerable yet? It’s been quite a week, month, season... The Climate Change deniers are having to scramble...