Tolerance : A Two-Way Street?
by Jim Bertram
Last week’s paper included an article on the front page concerning the rink proposal put forward by the Southgate Church. Numerous points...
The Kemptville Jail
by Willem Van Dam
As a voting citizen in the community of North Grenville, I wish to express my concerns regarding the placement of a...
Where I stand
by Councillor John Barclay
It’s always good to go right to the source to get your information. The following are transcripts of two comments I...
Lessons on reclaiming wetlands
One of the more controversial developments in North Grenville in the last decade has been in the Northwest Quadrant, that area lying between County...
The need for grace
An interesting sight on Canada Day to see someone protesting the bouncy castle set up for the kids. It was the open display of...
Op-Ed: Vaccine mandates prove the death of free choice
Since when does the government have the right to make my medical decisions for me? That is the question nagging at me as I...
The economic benefits of prisons in small towns?
by Jim Bertram
The prison project proposed for the town of Kemptville has been put forward, at least partially, based on the assertion that such...
Aggregate Wars Return
by Jim Bertram
It was revealed in December that Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is justly concerned about water pollution by potential new gravel pits that penetrate...
Time’s up on Bell Let’s Talk
Last week, Bell Canada held their 10th annual “Bell Let’s Talk Day”. It’s a day when the telecom giant encourages people, online and through...
Credit where credit is due
Personal Column by Lorraine Rekmans
I want to say that I have never been a fan of the Conservative Party of Canada and I do...
