Why a universal basic income won’t work
The federal government is toying with the idea once again of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) program that would potentially see base income payments...
The Food Corner
By Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville
In April of 2021, I gave you our family’s recipe for Baked Brie, wrapped in pastry. Salamanders has another...
Hairy, But Not Scary!
On this miserable snowbound day, which isn't at all cheery at the moment, but as the day is drawing to an end, it is...
OPP charge – Publisher’s note
The announcement by the Grenville County Detachment of the OPP that the charge of mischief that had been laid against a local woman in...
Government investments support resilience of Ontario’s food system
submitted by Ontario Federation of Agriculture
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) welcomes new steps the provincial government is taking to ensure the ongoing resilience of...
One step closer
by Deron Johnson
A lack of adequate cellular phone coverage and reliable broadband internet have been longstanding issues for rural Eastern Ontario. This has put...
3 tips for surviving coronavirus volatility
by Daren Givoque, CDFA , Financial Advisor & Partner, O’Farrell Financial Services
These are uncertain times. The stock market has reflected that fact. It is...
Baldwin’s Birds
Has Winter Gone Yet?
April departed from us with a rather wet and windy, stinging blow,
Ensuring that the first day of May arrived in a...
A Theatre Critic’s Review
Victor Lachance, CAPP Reviews
I attended the April 12 premiere screening of the “Local Green” commercial here in Kemptville. You may not have been aware of...
Why I now like Canadian Winters
by Lena Usovich
Before moving to Canada, my knowledge about the country was maple syrup, hockey, beautiful nature, and extremely cold and snowy winters. But...