Solidarity with the Ukrainian people
Sometimes, you just have to stand with people in situations that are unacceptable. The invasion of Ukraine by Putin’s military forces is such a...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Canada’s only surviving quadruple amputee of the First World War
As February marks Black History Month, The War Amps is paying tribute to Ethelbert “Curley” Christian (1883-1954), one of the Association’s founding members who...
Yet more serious questions raised about the proposed prison
by Colleen Lynas
News of proposed prison’s wastewater treatment requirements opens up another series of concerning questions. Appreciating that the need for expansion of North...
Paper shortage impacting local newspapers
by Brandon Mayer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A supply chain issue has been making its impact on businesses which use paper products, and the problem...
Financial barriers to adequate housing
by Brandon Mayer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
It is obvious that Canada is experiencing a housing crisis. Having a suitable place to live, whether it be...
Maple Enterprise erased from history by Council
by William J. Langenberg
For the first time, I received a copy of the North Grenville Times in my mailbox in the Village of Merrickville...
Landlord-tenant issues run both ways
by Brandon Mayer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Most people know who to call when they have a problem such as faulty wiring or a leaky pipe;...
Until we meet again
Though I have only been writing for you a short while, it is with a tear in my eye that I tell you this...
Bogus CO2 claims
by Philip Fry,
Oxford Station
What are we to make of Christine Dorothy's arguments? Let's have a quick review of the “authorities” she calls upon...
First past the post is not democracy
by Steve Gabell
We’ve just had another election under first past the post (FPTP), and, once again, the distribution of seats is wildly different to...
