Bob Dylan’s 80th dream
Last week, Bob Dylan celebrated his 80th birthday. After sixty years and more than 500 songs, many of them considered classics, this man has...
Sparrow delights
Spring is bringing to us delightful surprises in the Avian world, which never seems to fail us, the other day being a good example....
The last enemy
I am not getting older. Unfortunately, my body is, much to my annoyance. I can’t run as fast as I could when I was...
NAVY LEAGUE NEWS
by PO1 Dilan Yildirim
Ambitious cadets receive promotions every year for completing their training. But, after they reach the rank of Petty Officer 1st class,...
Mmm! Beak and tongue licking good!
My, what a difference the varying weather has brought upon the birds' normal activities. Some of the "ground feeders" have even resorted to seeking...
Canadians support government action against Google and Facebook
Recent research confirms that Canadians feel Google and Facebook have become too powerful and more than eight out of ten believe that the government...
UCDSB appoints Principal Chad Brownlee as New Superintendent of Human Resources
Chad Brownlee, an experienced principal and human resources professional with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) – has been appointed as the new...
Eclipse dazzles the region
On April 8, a total solar eclipse peaked across the skies of our local area, drawing crowds of people to scenic places where they...
Falls, fractures, and how strength training can prevent them
by Richard Chartrand
Falling is an event that depends on the circumstances. Kids fall multiple times each week. Considering how low to the ground they...
The Food Corner
By Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville
Last week, I gave you mystery author Jeanne Dams’s recipe for Plum Torte. Strangely enough, my mother Yvonne’s Tarte...