Rural Summit 2019 – Something for Everyone
by David Herman
Parish Hall was ground zero for the 2019 edition of the Rural Summit. This event brings together a wide array of experts...
School Board works for Reconciliation
The Upper Canada District School Board is continuing with its campaign to respond to the Calls to Action set out by the Truth and...
Lower speed limit in Rural Subdivisions
Further speed reductions are being implemented throughout the Municipality of North Grenville. Rural subdivisions will now be included in the 40km/h gateway speed limit...
Shaw play sparks inspired discussions
George Bernard Shaw’s legendary play about the gradual reveal of a family secret, the men who dance around its uncomfortable truths, and an epic...
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....
Thank You from @thetripletsofkemptville
by Veronica Cresp
I continue to be astounded by the amount of help and support we have received from our community over the past nine...
Dementia and Sundowning
by David Herman
September is World Alzheimer’s month or as I will call it, World Dementia Month. This is the second in a series of...
A Good News Story
by David Herman
Today on social media there is so much negativity, fake news, and nastiness I wanted to share a story of kindness and...
Local restaurants adapt to COVID-19 as patios open
Many restaurants in North Grenville opened their patios on Friday, June 12, in response to Premier Doug Ford’s announcement that they were included in...
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...