We shall overcome
Well, how is everyone doing these days? I must say, living through a period of history is an interesting experience. In this past week,...
Changing of the guard
The impact of the recent North Grenville Rural Summit continues to be felt, and not only in the municipality. Elsewhere in this issue you...
Oh time, wherefore art thou?
For those who haven’t watched the video of the July 12 Council meeting, I recommend you do so. For those without access to sufficient...
Both sides now
Have you noticed that the world is becoming a little grumpy these days? A little tetchy, prone to irritation and hitting out? The whole...
Teach your children
by Deron Johnston
Early in 2016, an article was written about some ideas which the author hoped the North Grenville Municipal Council would consider implementing...
Canadian Newspapers – Champions of Truth for Local Communities
from NewsMedia Canada
Local newspapers play an essential role in keeping communities informed, engaged, and thriving by delivering credible, authentic news and information that cannot...
Forest for the trees
Everyone has a certain tolerance for complaining. Similarly, everyone has a point when their tolerance is exceeded. I have firmly decided that my tolerance...
Don’t like it, don’t read it
by Victor Lachance
Readers’ reactions to my recent Fundamentals of Journalism opinion editorial, and Times Editor David Shanahan’s rebuttal, included the argument that, if someone...
What was it you wanted?
To quote Bob Dylan: “we live in a political world, where mercy walks the plank”.
There are times when it seems that no-one is willing...
Heart of Darkness
In his novel, “Heart of Darkness”, Joseph Conrad explores the nature of civilisation and concludes that our “civilised” behaviour is only a thin crust...