Covid and Seniors’ Homes: What Happened?
By Jim Bertram
As everyone who has not been asleep for the last five months knows, Covid-19 has become a part of our vocabulary. This...
A reply to Fundamentals of Journalism
Victor Lachance and I have agreed to discuss this topic in the paper after corresponding with each other over a number of months. We...
Mega-Prison: Breaking News from the parallel universe
by Stephen Hammond from the future
After consulting with the public concerning the new Kemptville prison, and given the increasing criminal activity across Ontario, Queen's...
Kelvin’s top tips for a regenerative society
by Kelvin Hodges
Building takes work. Here are some tips to build a regenerative society.
First, stop all pesticide and herbicide use. This will greatly reduce...
We need to change our habits
by Colin Creasey
I would like to take this opportunity to comment on a recent letter from farmer and EV driver, Jason Byvelds, and his...
Second sobering thoughts about June 1 Celebrations in Kemptville
submitted by Harmen Boersma
Pride Month has taken off in North Grenville for the first time; it has been called “historic” in the EMC headline....
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...
Farmers, diets and climate change
by Colin Creasy
While I was pleased to see that my last letter regarding farming practices has generated debate, I am a little disappointed that...
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...
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...