Roads to nowhere
Early in 1863, British Americans were still recovering from the effects of the Trent affair. The British Empire had almost been drawn into a...
Summer Company trains and mentors youth to run their own business
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville – Small Business is looking for five capable, independent students to step out and run their own...
North Grenville Community Theatre show is going to be Bloody Murder
by Steve Wendt
People who enjoy live theatre can get their tickets now for the quirky play, Bloody Murder, by author Ed Sala. The play...
Birds at their iridescent best!
My, how a few sunny days soon change the colourful avian world of the birds that we can observe in our gardens as it...
Beware of fake Ontario Energy Board visits
Residents in Eastern Ontario have reported phone calls by individuals claiming to be from the Ontario Energy Board. The OPP have issued a warning...
Burritt’s Rapids
Before 1830, the Rideau River roared over the rapids below the present dam, providing the water power that allowed the community to grow up...
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...
Thinking inside the box with a shipping container home
A North Grenville resident is stepping outside (or inside) the box when it comes to building a home.
Nicole Stephens first got interested in tiny...
Murder in Kemptville: Here’s what we know
Small towns are known for many things, but murder is certainly not one of them. Early last week, however, the “uncommon” happened in Kemptville,...
Emergency Preparedness Week 2024
Take action so that you, your family, and your community are prepared for emergencies.
Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is a national event supported by...