Theatre review: “Newsies is a Hit!”
by Paul Sharpe
Musicals usually begin with a few minutes of theme music that is a summary of what the audience will hear during the...
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...
Humour helps get through a Parkinson day
by Sally Smith
“We’re just a couple of old farts growing old together.” That’s what Ross and Muriel Ayling say, glancing at each other as...
Trampling 2SLGBTQIA+ Rights with a Bouncy Castle
by Sarah Godwin
I read David Shanahan’s opinion piece “The Need for Grace” with great frustration and dismay. I am the individual who is quoted...
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...
Fireworks incident highlights need for responsibility
It is well known that fireworks can be dangerous in the wrong hands, but one woman and her family recently had a traumatic experience...
Rush to kindness
by Terry Brewer
Somewhere out there is a woman to whom I owe an enormous debt of gratitude. To begin to tell the story of...
The proposed prison
We are writing as North Grenville residents and business owners opposed to the plan to build a 235-bed prison in Kemptville. Like so many...
A Tourist Delight
by Jim Bertram
Well ladies and gentlemen of North Grenville, the government of Ontario has struck again. Apparently, it was not enough to strip our...
The Ottawa Valley Male Choir needs your help!
by John Baldwin
The Ottawa Valley Male Choir , consisting of approximately 20-30 men, is seeking a new director and also an accompanist (pianist), following...