Community response saves JL Woodworking from closure
by Rachel Everett-Fry, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
On August 15, JL Woodworking announced that they would be closing their doors because of a Compliance Order...
The Block house: a Rideau Canal icon
The Block house beside the Rideau Canal locks is one of the most iconic of Merrickville’s sights. Built 185 years ago, in 1832, it...
New restaurant opens amid COVID-19 pandemic
A new restaurant in Oxford Station has chosen to open, even as many restaurants across Canada are closing their doors due to COVID-19. Paul...
Municipality to implement organic waste program
The Municipality of North Grenville will be implementing organic waste pick up starting November 1. The decision was made as a result of public...
Traffic lights planned for intersection
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville are planning to put a set of lights at the intersection of County Road 43 and County...
Sale of schools ends an era
The For Sale signs on the old North Grenville District High School and Kemptville Public School buildings have finally brought an end to an era...
Tolerance : A Two-Way Street?
by Jim Bertram
Last week’s paper included an article on the front page concerning the rink proposal put forward by the Southgate Church. Numerous points...
New moves on County Road 43 expansion
The long-running saga of the County Road 43 expansion has a new development this week. The plans to expand the road from the 416...
Time for justice at Kemptville Meadows
The letter published below arrived at our office last week, and I think anyone reading it will be touched by the contents. It is...
Skilled Trades jobs among the most in-demand for 2022
“To learn a skilled trade is to have a job for life.” That is the pitch that the Government of Ontario and many in...