Eclipse dazzles the region
On April 8, a total solar eclipse peaked across the skies of our local area, drawing crowds of people to scenic places where they...
Think for yourself
I think, in all of history, this must be the time when people are most obsessed with being “independent”. It is an era of...
“Thee Farm”: When a dream meets controversy
A new development proposal is on the horizon for North Grenville, and no, it isn’t a residential neighbourhood. Instead, the property at 4100 County...
Defend disability
This year’s Ontario provincial budget once again leaves people living with disabilities in Ontario behind. Ontario’s 2024 “Building a Better Ontario” budget offers nothing...
New extended hours for NGtransit
North Grenville’s Council has announced an important enhancement to its on-demand transportation system as part of Budget 2024. Beginning April 1, NGtransit has extended...
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....
NGDHS Science Fair
The North Grenville District High School held its annual Science Fair on March 21, and students participated in twelve different categories, from Microbiology to...
Future housing
by Graeme Waymark
Last week, I replied to a David Shanahan feature column regarding housing. I expressed my gratitude and also attempted to constructively build...
Twig for the trees
Perhaps some things are bound never to change. North Grenville Council being accused of rubber stamping property development requests is a fine example. I...
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...