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...
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...
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...
Plastics recycling in North Grenville
by Vicky Stamison
There is a serious problem with the recycling of plastics in North Grenville. At the moment, and possibly for some time past...
Humour helps get through a Parkinson day
by Sally Smith
“We’re just a couple of old farts growing old together.” That’s what Ross and Muriel Ayling say, glancing at each other as...