French schools celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day
The French schools in Merrickville and Kemptville celebrated their French heritage as part of Franco-Ontarian day last Tuesday. The rain didn’t stop representatives from...
Damage in Riverside Park had natural cause
Last week, the fence surrounding the tennis courts in Riverside Park was heavily damaged on one side when a light standard fell on it....
Albert Dyks Memorial BBQ for youth
by David Herman
Kemptville Christian Reformed Church was the scene last Saturday of the 5th annual Albert Dyks memorial Chicken Bar-B-Que. This year the proceeds...
“You don’t know what you’ve got ’till it’s gone”
submitted by Kenneth Mews
The North Grenville Heritage Symposium, held at the Municipal Centre on April 15, mixed images of bleak losses of culturally significant...
A children’s book from local artist
Someone who is well known around the community is local artist and active citizen, Marguerite (Maggie) Boyer. Maggie, who also co-owns this newspaper, has...
Body and Sole expands to save more soles and toes in need!
Body and Sole announced this week that their team of foot care providers will be expanding. France Partridge RPN, from Toes in Need, will...
It takes a community to raise a Library: The Norenberg Building’s 10th Anniversary
Submitted by the North Grenville Library Board
This year, the North Grenville Public Library marks the 10th anniversary of the Norenberg Building, that jewel of...
Hospitals want you to register as organ and tissue donor
Brockville General Hospital (BGH) and Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) are asking for the community’s help. Together, the hospitals are working closely with the Trillium...
More support needed for tree planting in Ontario
Canopy Growth announced a $100,000 donation to Forests Ontario last month to aid in the organization’s tree planting initiatives. However, Ed Patchell, CEO of...
A beauty star in our midst
Something that many of us don’t expect with small town living is finding out what big names live among us. Last week, the Times...