Dancing in the dark
It seems that the speculation about the future of Kemptville College will not be easily stopped. In spite of continual reassurances from municipal staff...
Down the rabbit hole
This is a time that would get the most optimistic feeling a little paranoid. I write a couple of articles some months ago about...
Confidentiality vs the need for transparency
A couple of weeks ago, many local news sources reported the loss of Brian Carré as North Grenville’s CAO.
Brian had been CAO since 2012 and had become a staple...
Dazed and confused
This is a very confusing time of the year. On the one hand, we’re all looking forward to Christmas and all that means. On...
Take me to the river
A rose by any other name may smell as sweet, but a river is a different matter. The atmosphere in the Times office has...
It’s only words
Language is a magical thing. Language is made up of words, designed to express ideas, explain thoughts and concepts, and describe the world around...
Git er done
Steve Clark has resigned as the Province’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, as was announced early last week. He will continue to serve...
Castle in the air
Help is a wonderful thing, but words and actions masquerading as help are the exact opposite. False hope hurts, and false hope is exactly...
United we stand
One month down and eleven more to go, and already we’re seeing some movement in this green and growing community of ours. Ideas are...
Swish of a pen
Humans can be some of the most brutish creatures on earth. We talk about animals such as apes as though they are simple, violent,...