Family Literacy Day is coming
Family Literacy Day takes place every January 27 to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a...
Greens standing up to protect Ontario’s farmland
submitted by Steve Gabell, GPO
Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes Ontario Greens President Steve Gabell released the following statement in response to the government's proposed...
Food Corner
Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville
If you are looking for comfort food, it’s hard to beat good old-fashioned buttermilk biscuits. As a snack, they can...
“God is Great, Beer is Good, People are Crazy”
by Peter Johnson
This is the third, and perhaps the last in a series of opinions/editorials featuring one person's view of the human condition; specifically...
Wasting my time
by Mz. Penny
I lead a pretty full life, and I never seem to have those moments where I say “I’m bored”. I wake up...
Bell Ringers OR Not Salvation Army’s Need
by David E Butler, The Observer Poet
Food Bank users go every two weeks
For the food their body seeks
Twenty-six times per year
To help them overcome...
Shiikenh: ‘Act Indian, not Indian Act!’
by Maurice Switzer
Anishinabek Nation politics was only meaningful to the late former Anishinabek Nation Getzit Gordon Waindubence (Shiikenh) if it was grounded in Anishinabek...
Hummy’s First Day May 10th
As we still sit on the see-saw of very unpredictable weather, our birds still manage to figure it out and get back to their...
Choosing your divorce process wisely can save you time and money
by Daren Givoque, CDFA
There are many decisions that need to be made once a couple has decided to end their relationship. Contrary to popular...
Moms speak about coping with COVID-19 and school shutdowns
Children all across Canada are at home, and there is no telling if and when they will be heading back to school this year....