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...
Spider‑bird, not Spider‑man!
Life speeds onwards apace as summer and all the bird activities carry on in the day to day routine of living. The competition for...
Small town people have changed
by Angela Dorie
Courtesy of Farmers Forum
The September 13, 2023 edition of the 131-year-old Glengarry News was its last, a victim of the changing times...
Sunshine Calls – a way to reach out
A few weeks ago, in an interview with Susan Smith before she left her position as Executive Director with Seniors’ Community Services in Kemptville,...
Why I shouldn’t make assumptions!
An interesting week for some rather unusual bird activity, both in the garden and away from home, but still fairly local. One of our...
Embracing equity in the workplace
by Jennifer Friesen-Gow
This year, women are giving themselves a “hug”. No, it’s not about loving ourselves, although we should, and it’s not about self-care,...
A rock & roll song
by Peter Johnson
A few week's back I wrote, “Canada's 156th birthday just took place. I wonder how it went/will go.” Well now, thanks to...
What makes a champion of the truth?
When you think of a champion, what comes to mind? Perhaps an athlete with a gold medal or a student winning an academic trophy?...
The next 100 years
by Gary Boyle - The Backyard Astronomer
The night of October 5-6, 1923 forever changed the way astronomers saw and studied the cosmos. It was believed...
Pretzel Planning
by Victor Lachance
As we continue the story of how the Province is fighting the Judicial Review case based on its failure to abide by...