What to do when you are involved in an accident
James Purcell Insurance
Being involved in an accident can be a very stressful event. To help you protect both yourself and your interests, we have...
What’s involved in a Land Acknowledgment?
More and more organisations, municipalities, service clubs, and other groups are beginning their meetings with a Land Acknowledgment. This means they make a statement...
So, what’s the score?
by Jim Bertram
In my wanderings through town, I am often asked how the “Great Jail Debate” is going. My usual tactic is to throw...
Baldwin’s Birds
Dear Readers,
A sunny and bright Canada Day didn't fail to provide a beautiful bird treat in our garden when a pair of Brown Thrashers...
Using life insurance as a tax shelter for business owners
by Daren Givoque, Financial Advisor, O’Farrell Financial Services
In January, 2018, the Canadian government put new tax on split income (TOSI) rules into effect, causing...
Leeds and Grenville contributes 83,000 trees to Living Tribute
More than 83,000 new trees have been planted across the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville this spring in honour of Canadian veterans, thanks...
Outstanding UCDSB Employees honoured with 2021 Trustee Innovation Award
The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) recognized staff creativity and innovation by announcing the 2021 Trustee Innovation Award (TIA) winners this past week.
The...
Misunderstanding mythunderstanding
by David Shanahan
When I first saw Don Palmer’s article in last week’s paper responding to one of mine on Intelligent Design, I was delighted...
Province reviewing recommendations of Tourism Recovery Report
The provincial government has released a report prepared by the Tourism Economic Recovery Ministerial Task Force, which makes recommendations on how to support the...
Student Nutrition Programs reach 40,000 + students across Eastern Ontario in 2020-21
Submitted by Upper Canada Leger Centre for Education and Training (UCLCET)
School buildings and student programming sites have become more than just a destination for...