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...
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...
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...
A short story about blood
by Paul Rochon
Blood is made up of four main components. Red blood cells along with platelets account 40-45%: white blood cells combat infection, it...
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...
Door-to-door sales problem
On Friday, January 15, at 11:04 am, North Grenville resident Howard Hartley received a call from a man in a Philippines call centre who...
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...
Dreams come true
by Dave
On a grey, windy day the friends from Day Hospice at the Beth Donovan Hospice loaded up and drove the short distance to...