“Mon Canada – A New Year’s wish
by Jim Bertram
Today, I am writing a New Year's wish. For my country. For my fellow citizens. It is a wish for well-being, success,...
CEPEO statement regarding a cybersecurity incident
The Eastern Ontario Public School Board (CEPEO) would like to inform you of a recent cyberattack on our network that has resulted in the...
Oddfellows present to Historical Society
After almost 130 years, the Oddfellows Lodge 279 has sold its building on Clothier Street East in Kemptville, and its extensive archive of documents,...
Counties Council approves 2023 Budget
At the Special Meeting held on March 8, 2023, the Council of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville approved the 2023 Budget with...
Embracing equity in the workplace
by Jennifer Friesen-Gow
This year, women are giving themselves a “hug”. No, it’s not about loving ourselves, although we should, and it’s not about self-care,...
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...
Residents share concerns about proposed housing development
The fact that the former lot of Kemptville Public School is going to be the site of a housing development is certainly not recent...
South Gower: a strange and changeable township
When the Township of South Gower was amalgamated with Oxford-on-Rideau and the Town of Kemptville in 1998, it officially ceased to exist. But that...
Cory M. Coons receives award in Nashville
The tunes of South Mountain musician Cory M. Coons are known for delighting ears all over the world, but it was just last month...
Program puts guitars in hands of veterans
A volunteer-led program that puts guitars into the hands of veterans has arrived in North Grenville. Guitars for Vets Canada is an initiative that...