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...
Systemic Discrimination
submitted by Zara Zrudlo
In recent years, there has been a lot of discussion about discrimination and working towards equity. Equity is a very intangible...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
