Civil discourse and social media: Can they coexist?
by Nadia Diakun-Thibault
“I believe in the potential of Facebook,” she said during her testimony last week. “We can have social media we enjoy, that...
New support for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
A group of passionate caregivers has created an organization to advocate and raise awareness for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Rob and Shelley More...
Baldwin’s Birds
Yesterday's spot of good weather, and lack of inspiration writing-wise, found me getting into my car with my camera with thoughts of getting pictures...
Zoning and land severance affect housing crisis too
by Brandon Mayer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
It is clear that issues of availability and affordability play a large part in the housing crisis currently...
A living wage is a fair deal
by Lorraine Rekmans
In response to Willem Van Dam’s comment that “The Greens argue that the state should exercise its power to curtail the individual...
The Problem of Plastic Debris in Ontario’s Parks
by Christopher MacDonald
When we think of the impact of human activity on nature, images of plastic conglomerate adrift in the Pacific Ocean, or refuse...
Accidental Tour Guide
by Deron Johnson
When you talk about tourism as a potential economic development opportunity in North Grenville, some people are inclined to refer to our...
Celebrate Canada 150!
Every country needs, at some point in its history, to revisit traditional ideas, to reconsider the national myths and sense of identity, to get...
Not everyone loves roundabouts
There is no doubt that Kemptville is a roundabout-heavy town, with three roundabouts having already been in place for years in the relatively short...
Fraud is on the rise in Canada
Last week, a social media user felt the need to post in a local property rental group warning others never to pay money up...