It’s not just a concussion
Eighteen-year-old Connor O’Callaghan lay unconscious on the side of Rideau River Road. He had overdosed on cocaine. His body was almost lifeless, except for...
When a winning candidate is a loser
by David Herman
Every candidate for public office should have a statement: “I’m running because…”, that clearly lays out the candidate’s reasons for running. History...
Thinking inside the box with a shipping container home
A North Grenville resident is stepping outside (or inside) the box when it comes to building a home.
Nicole Stephens first got interested in tiny...
Time to support your local businesses
by Shelley Mitchell
The roller coaster ride of the pandemic hit me hard, and my emotional wellbeing hit an all-time low last week. I came...
What would you do with $87,632?
Ben Sauve, Sauve Heating and Air Conditioning
You might be wondering: Who won the lottery? Or, who donated to what charity? Unfortunately, this is a...
Sam Gaw: A Life Well Played
by Doug MacDonald, with an assist from Sam Gaw
Sam Gaw born in Kemptville March 27, 1926 was raised in Bedell and Kemptville. Sam first...
How the Coronavirus cut my trip short
On March 6, I left Ottawa on the adventure of a lifetime. I, and a few other people from North Grenville, were going to...
Can an employee be fired for one incident of sexual harassment?
by Anne-Marie Langan
An employee recently sued their employer for wrongful dismissal after he was terminated from his employment for having slapped a female co-worker’s...
Some thoughts on a confused salutation
It is just so easy to offend people these days, isn’t it? On our Facebook page the other day, one of our staff wished...
Mayor-elect Nancy Peckford sees a new era
If there’s one thing that comes across clearly from a conversation with our new Mayor-elect, Nancy Peckford, it is that she intends to make...