Younger farmers changing the face of agriculture
by Drew Spoelstra, President, OFA
Much is always made of the high average age of Canadian farmers, but there’s a quiet shift happening in agriculture that...
Who’s that tapping on my window?
Yesterday, on my way down the stairs for my morning shower, I heard a tapping noise coming from the direction of our downstairs recreation...
Councillor John Barclay on new Waste Management Program
The Times sat down with John Barclay, North Grenville Councillor, to talk about the recently announced Waste Management Program that will be bringing in...
When are Baldwin’s Birds – not!?
We had an unusual and beautiful visitor, the other day, in our front room, a true mystery,
With its long white body, pink nose, black...
Local facility provides mental health support
A facility just outside Kemptville is celebrating 10 years in business partnering with horses to help people with all types of mental health struggles.
Founder...
Governments reach an agreement on pensions
Ministers from the Ontario and Canadian Governments have reached an agreement on pensions, following the Province’s decision to establish an Ontario Retirement Pension Plan...
Love is louder than hate, but policy is powerful too
by Rachel Everett-Fry, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
On August 3, a group of concerned citizens gathered near the Public Library in downtown Kemptville to make...
Shake-up at Hydro One
The challenges posed to North Grenville residents by high hydro prices over the last decade have caused hardship and hard choices to be made:...
North Grenville’s Council announces 2021 Civic Awards recipients
North Grenville’s Council is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Civic Awards, which are intended to highlight individuals and groups who have...
Municipalities receive funding to improve efficiency
The Minister for Municipal Affairs and Housing, and our local M.P.P., Steve Clark, has issued a statement concerning more than $7.6 million which is...