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...
A Modest Proposal: Part III
by Peter Johnson
Greetings North Gremlins. Here is my follow up to 'A Modest Proposal: Pt II'.
Just as an aside, the original 'Modest Proposal' was...
Sparrows return
This morning, as a Blue Jay greedily and hurriedly fed itself from one of my garden feeders, a group of four White Throated Sparrows...
Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams and FASD
by Robert More
One of the benefits of our FASD Awareness Day at Queen’s Park on February 24 was that it allowed us to bring...
Another blow for community newspapers
Earlier this month, it was announced that Gravenhurst printing company McLaren Press Graphics will close its doors at the end of the month. This...
Farmers pleased to see proposed Underused Housing Tax changes
submitted by Rachelle Kerr
Changes proposed by the federal government to its Underused Housing Tax (UHT) Act are welcome news for Ontario’s farmers. Announced in...
A Wintry Delight
With all this changeable weather, it is a job to know what to expect at our garden feeders as the birds seek some sustenance...
The road less travelled
by Jenny Arcand
My name is Jenny Arcand and I have been a volunteer firefighter in North Grenville for three years.
When I was first asked...
Family Literacy Day 2024
by ABC Life Literacy Canada
On January 27, 2024, families, libraries and literacy groups will host events across the country to celebrate 25 years of...
Food Corner
by Paul (and Beth) Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville
Many thanks for the acknowledgements of the various dishes we have been bringing you and, in particular,...