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...
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...
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...
Skilled Trades jobs among the most in-demand for 2022
“To learn a skilled trade is to have a job for life.” That is the pitch that the Government of Ontario and many in...
Empty streets and dark homes
by Ekaterina Strutinskaya
The war that began on February 24 forever changed my life and that of my child. It is difficult for me to...
Fleeing the Russian monster
by Olena Usovich
February 24, 2022. In the early hours of the morning, Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine - an independent, sovereign state....
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...
Christine’s story
by Nanda Wubs-Huizenga
Christine: To most, she was eccentric, reclusive, and different – to me she was my friend.
In the summer of 2000, our family...
