Local teen starts new business during COVID-19
A young entrepreneur has taken a Mother’s Day gift idea and turned it into a thriving business. In May, thirteen-year-old Payton Cory was wondering...
Welcome to… Kemptawa?
Swiss Chalet, or no Swiss Chalet? This is a question that doesn’t just cause curiosity, it also causes fierce debate amongst locals about whether...
Former Municipal employee unable to access housing
by Rachel Everett-Fry, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
As I began to dig my teeth into the various facets of the housing crisis in North Grenville...
Kemptville resident Debbie Fetterly seeks living transplant donor
by Rachel Everett-Fry, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Debbie Fetterly, a long time resident of Kemptville, is seeking a living donor liver transplant. Debbie worked for...
No such thing as unbiased media
Last week, a copy of a free independent newspaper called “Druthers” found its way into the office building where the Times is headquartered. I...
Tiny Homes Pilot Project: An innovative solution to local housing crisis
by Rachel Everett-Fry, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The rental market in North Grenville is, without a doubt, in a state of crisis.
Readers will recall that,...
Local hero in action in downtown Kemptville
A local hero raised $850 for the Kemptville Salvation Army Food Bank this weekend while also supporting a local business.
On Sunday morning Kemptville resident...
Young musician needs community support
On May 29, twenty-year-old Ursa Meyer suffered a severe stroke. She had just finished up an online music lesson with a client when her...
Maley Block / Rotary Park
Maley Block / Rotary Park, Corner of Clothier and Prescott Streets
Where Rotary Park is today, was once another major centre of commerce and activity...
Floor collapse at the historic Baldachin
by Hayley Bedford
At around 9:40 am last Thursday morning, the Merrickville Fire Department responded to a call at the Baldachin Inn following reports of...