Our very own Repair Café
by Patricia Habberjam
What is a ‘repair café?’ Wikipedia explains that the idea was first introduced to Amsterdam in 2009. In March 2010, a foundation...
Local songsters celebrate St Patrick’s Day
The Great Irish Sing-Along will be held at the very welcoming Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Merrickville at 7pm on Saturday, March 16, as...
Mark your calendars for Hey Day!
by Jean Gallant, Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary
Exciting news! The much-anticipated Hey Day sale is happening once again, on June 7 and 8 at the...
Paperback writer (and other stories)
I was listening to a program on NPR about libraries and librarians, and it got me thinking. I grew up in my grandfather’s house,...
New federal funding for housing in NG
The Government of Canada has formally announced a Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) award of up to $5,234,207.00 to the Municipality of North Grenville to...
Too good to play
by A Sports Mom
Team dynamics are a curious thing in sports. There are instances when a team doesn't quite click, or they can’t win...
A natural woman
International Women’s Day used to be a controversial concept for men: why should there be a day just for women? Is that not sexist?...
United Counties recognise outstanding women
Long-standing employee of the Counties Anne Dixon
Anne Dixon began her career in 1989 with the City of Brockville and in 2001, when the Province...
Mayor Peckford on International Women’s Day
As we mark another International Women’s Day, I am once again blown away by the fantastic female leaders in North Grenville who enrich our...
Janne Ritskes – a woman of merit, words and deeds
Last week, I wrote about the Shalom Small Homes project, designed to provide over 55s in North Grenville with stable and affordable homes. One...