Good Vibrations
There are times when things come together in such a way as to make you feel downright optimistic. Shining through the miasma of doubt...
The Settlement that passed us by: Part 5 – Settling the land
Although Oxford Township, and later Wolford also, were originally chosen as the site for the Military Settlement planned by the Crown after the War...
Who was Dorothy Dumbrille?
By Doug MacDonald
In 1908 eleven year old Dorothy, with her parents Rupert and Minnie, siblings Miriam, John, Helen and Oscar moved to Kemptville and...
The settlement that passed us by: Part 4
As the War of 1812 was ending, steps were taken to bring in immigrants and disbanded soldiers to the Rideau area to form a...
The games people play
By Peter Johnson
Did you hear that 'bang' last Thursday evening? I think it was the door slamming shut on the last day of March....
Betrayal in Hong Kong
The Defense of Hong Kong against the Japanese forces in December, 1941 was the first time Canadians found themselves in action in the Second...
The Settlement that passed us by: Part 3
The plan to bring in settlers to farm the lands around the Rideau, and so provide a barrier to any future American invasion, ran...
Benefits, phones but no gazebo
It may seem like just a little request, but it means a lot to the residents of Oxford Mills who have fond memories of...
Don’t follow leaders
Publishing a local newspaper has its ups and downs. On the up side, you get to meet some great people, people who make this...
Small Houses: A common-sense alternative?
By John Pankhurst
We build big homes in Canada. A new single-detached house in 2013 was about 2,000 square feet on average, according to the...