The Wild Man of Oxford
There is no doubt that, over the decades that North Grenville and its predecessors have been in existence, many fascinating and colourful figures have...
Maley Block / Rotary Park
Maley Block / Rotary Park, Corner of Clothier and Prescott Streets
Where Rotary Park is today, was once another major centre of commerce and activity...
The White House Hotel
The White House Hotel, Corner of Clothier and Prescott Streets
The White House Hotel was built by Nathaniel Fenton in the mid-1830's. Fenton was also...
The Hollywood connection
Over the past year or so, we’ve been doing a series called “Sons and Daughters”, profiling people who lived and worked in North Grenville...
Buttergate
It had it all: the initial incident and then the cover-up. The involvement of political influence at the highest level. Disappearing evidence and prosecution...
Roads and bridges
As we face the prospect of delays and possible disruption once work beginis on four-laning County Road 43, it’s worth sparing a thought for...
Christmas Effects
Christmas has a fascinating effect on people in all sorts of situations. The famous “Christmas Truce” in 1914 is one example. As Christmas Day...
A forgotten memorial
Is there anything sadder than a memorial that no-one remembers? In the first half of the last century, Deek’s Quarry was a hive of...
Thanking God for 150 Years
by Ken Gehrels
Did you know that it was a last minute decision? It happened in London, England, shortly before parliament was to pass the...
A piece of Polar History in North Grenville
by John Wright
It’s often said that The North is part of the Canadian identity, but, perhaps the country’s links to the far South aren’t...
