Stop your whining
by Mz. Penny
I woke up in a foul mood this morning, where a cloud just hung over my head. Listening to world wide news...
Forest for the trees
Everyone has a certain tolerance for complaining. Similarly, everyone has a point when their tolerance is exceeded. I have firmly decided that my tolerance...
Council hears Community Grant requests
There was a special meeting of North Grenville’s Council held on November 14 for Council to hear delegations from community members and groups seeking...
New USA legislation may finally teach Meta a lesson
It’s fascinating how quickly we can adapt to new realities. It wasn’t so long ago that many people were consuming their news content via...
Flag raising takes place for Indigenous Veterans Day
Last week, Canadians across the country marked Remembrance Day, in honour of the brave people who have given service in the military in the...
Oxy literal morons
What a great time to be an employee right now. So much leverage, so many options, and still too few employers who have a...
The differences between Canadian and Ukrainian culture that I have experienced
by Lena Usovich
Eighteen months living in Canada far away from my own country has influenced who I am and has changed my life. When...
True patriot laziness, grumpiness, and freedom
Remembrance Day is fast approaching in two short days. We don’t claim to “celebrate” Remembrance Day, but instead, we “commemorate” it, which really means...
Rotary Park’s famous poppies are back
On Monday, the annual tradition of beautiful knitted and crocheted poppies decorating the clock in Rotary Park came alive once again. Brenda Ward takes...
Oh Canada! 2023
by Peter Johnson
Remembrance Day is, of course, a time for reflection and memories. It is also such a worrisome time. This year, as in...