The snowball keeps rolling
A recent study funded by the Government of Canada has answered a question that I’m sure had everyone on pins and needles – Do...
Another brick in the wall
One of the big words of the century, so far, has been “silo”, the idea that things are separated into categories or departments, effectively...
Keeping up with no one
The world is ever-changing. Sometimes this is for the better, and sometimes it is not. But whether we love the world we currently live...
More than a cup of sugar
Last week, we witnessed what could possibly be described as the worst ice storm since 1998. That is not meant to suggest that the...
Shooting while blindfolded
Last week, a local resident got in touch with me to express a concern that a particular topic which has appeared in the Times...
C’est pas pire
As many will know and some will not, the North Grenville Times has a sister paper, the North Dundas Times. It’s safe to say...
Robbing Peter to pay Peter
One of the best ways to get a sense of what is going on in the community is to get a haircut. No, seriously....
Take the brush away
Family gatherings – aren’t they wonderful? When we often meet for a meal or a birthday celebration at my parents’ house on Sundays, my...
Two steps forward
A couple of weeks ago, during the week leading up to the Family Day long weekend, a thought crossed my mind – “I really...
It’s the old things in life
It is human nature to look toward the future. We worry about progress, sustainability, and growth. In fact, most municipalities are obsessed with sustainable...