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...
Comment on the future Reuben Crescent development
by Nadia Gray
Since the public Council meeting regarding the building of 168 units in the place of the 20 units originally approved for the...
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...
An open letter to Premier Doug Ford
Premier Doug Ford,
My topic concerns the rights of citizens of Canada, in particular those of the Municipality of North Grenville, and more specifically of...
Thinking for Oneself
by Jim Bertram
Imagine the following analogy for a moment: you are feeling ill. Chills. Slight temperature. Given that it’s “Covid Time”, you do what...
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...
So, what’s the score?
by Jim Bertram
In my wanderings through town, I am often asked how the “Great Jail Debate” is going. My usual tactic is to throw...
Jails and Drugs – more questions
by Jim Bertram
Since the surprise announcement of the big new jail in August,2020, numerous serious questions have been brought forward by many local residents:...
A seniors’ view of long-term care facilities – a tragedy waiting to happen
by Shirley Price
I hope that the general public feel as angry as I do about the conditions that exist in long-term care facilities in...
