Student fundraisers for Indigenous communities
Upper Canada District School Board Student Senators are focused on change and improvement – not just for the school board, but within the community....
Heritage buildings given breathing space
By Ken Mews, President, North Grenville Historical Society
The Kemptville Court House or Old Town Hall and the Former Oxford-on-Rideau Township Hall have been given a...
Government out of step on social media ads
News Media Canada
Despite low level of trust, federal government favours social media advertising. On January 31, 2019 the federal government released the 2017/2018 Annual...
Revised Policing Act still holds concerns
As reported in the February 27 issue of the Times, the Ontario government planned to introduce a new bill, entitled An Act with Respect...
Body and Sole expands to save more soles and toes in need!
Body and Sole announced this week that their team of foot care providers will be expanding. France Partridge RPN, from Toes in Need, will...
We have to be alone…but don’t be lonely
There are a few overwhelming messages we are hearing these days from the media, world leaders, and even many celebrities. We’ve all heard it...
We’ve got the relaxing beaches you’ve been dreaming of
by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
Ah, summer: a time for relaxing with friends, soaking up the sun and, of course, hitting the beach.
But sometimes...
North Grenville marks Franco-Ontarian Day
On Friday last, local dignitaries and representatives from North Grenville’s two French schools gathered at the Municipal Centre to mark Franco-Ontarian Day. Normally, the...
Three Council meetings last week
There were three meetings of North Grenville’s Council last week – two on Tuesday, and one on Wednesday. The first meeting on Tuesday was...
Skills training for electrical workers
The need to replace retiring workers is greater for skilled trades workers than for other occupations. In response, the Ontario government is investing $5.3...