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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...