Where’s the catastrophe?
I haven’t lived long enough to know whether people in the “good old days” era (whenever that is) complained about the world going to...
How the Coronavirus cut my trip short
On March 6, I left Ottawa on the adventure of a lifetime. I, and a few other people from North Grenville, were going to...
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...
Bluebirds pop in to see us
I had quite the surprise the other day, when I chanced to look out of the back patio door and saw a lot of...
Proposed prison gets more attention
In case you think that the issue of the proposed prison for Kemptville is fading from the public conversation, think again. In the past...
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...
How and why I serve
by Councillor John Barclay
In April, I attended a meeting of Cadets at the request of Pastor Ken Gehrels of the Kemptville Christian Reformed Church....
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...
Total lunar eclipse November 8
submitted by Gary Boyle
In the early morning hours of November 8, 2022, North America will witness the last total lunar eclipse of the year....
Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village
What is Global Village? Habitat for Humanity is made up of affiliate partners in 100 countries around the globe. Each affiliate has an ever...