Merrickville author Diana Beresford-Kroeger speaks for the trees
Diana Beresford-Kroeger invites readers into the world of trees and the ancient Celts in her new book To Speak for the Trees: My life’s...
OPED – Community Opinion
by Graeme Waymark Retired resident, Kemptville
Two weeks ago, I submitted a rhetorical question regarding the matter of how North Granville (NG) residents currently assess...
Resident shares concerns about water softener scam
An area local is becoming increasingly annoyed by dishonest business practices, citing a recent water softener sales pitch that left him anything but sold.
“It...
Girls from the north country
The obvious title for this piece was “The Times They Are a-Changin’”, but this needs something beyond cliché. Last Saturday, I watched a meeting...
Micro-Aggressions
by Zara Zrudlo
Micro-aggressions, as defined by Miriam Webster, are “a comment or action that subtly and often unconsciously or unintentionally expresses a prejudiced attitude...
Do you know what type of pension you have?
by Daren Givoque, Financial Advisor,
O’Farrell Financial Services
When it comes to employer-sponsored pensions, there are two types of plans: Defined-Contribution Pension Plans and Defined-Benefit...
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...
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month
COVID-19 and Parkinson's: A Double Pandemic
Parkinson's disease is on the rise with Canada experiencing one of the highest rates with over 100,000 individuals currently...
Truth, lies, and opinions
by Roger Blockley
The matter of Donald Trump’s continual lying has attracted much comment, including by the editor of NGT. While, at present, it appears...
OFA believes the Line 5 pipeline is critical
by Crispin Colvin, Executive Member, OFA
Ontario and Quebec are currently facing a tremendous challenge that could impact the supply of vital fuels into our...