Thinking for Oneself
by Jim Bertram Imagine the following analogy for a moment: you are feeling ill. Chills. Slight temperature. Given that it’s “Covid Time”, you do what is necessary: get a Covid test and go home to wait...
View ArticleCredit where credit is due
Personal Column by Lorraine Rekmans I want to say that I have never been a fan of the Conservative Party of Canada and I do publicly admit my bias as this is a personal column. Long ago, I did learn to...
View ArticleSo, what’s the score?
by Jim Bertram In my wanderings through town, I am often asked how the “Great Jail Debate” is going. My usual tactic is to throw the ball back and ask how the questioner would like to see it go. So...
View ArticleWhere I stand
by Councillor John Barclay It’s always good to go right to the source to get your information. The following are transcripts of two comments I made during the Council Meeting held on June 22, 2021....
View ArticleJails and Drugs – more questions
by Jim Bertram Since the surprise announcement of the big new jail in August,2020, numerous serious questions have been brought forward by many local residents: questions that would best have been...
View ArticleOp-Ed: Vaccine mandates prove the death of free choice
Since when does the government have the right to make my medical decisions for me? That is the question nagging at me as I ponder the state of things with COVID-19. There are reports of people being...
View ArticleAn open letter to Premier Doug Ford
Premier Doug Ford, My topic concerns the rights of citizens of Canada, in particular those of the Municipality of North Grenville, and more specifically of the town of Kemptville. I also refer to my...
View ArticleThe need for grace
An interesting sight on Canada Day to see someone protesting the bouncy castle set up for the kids. It was the open display of a raging dispute that has been going on in social media platforms in the...
View ArticleTime to have your say
Voting in this municipal election has already begun. As of last Monday, October 17, residents have been able to vote online or by phone, with in-person voting taking place between October 20 and 21 at...
View ArticleComment on the future Reuben Crescent development
by Nadia Gray Since the public Council meeting regarding the building of 168 units in the place of the 20 units originally approved for the property at 215 Reuben Cres., Kemptville, I have tried to...
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