A most special festive gift of one million dollars
by Jane Adams
Lois and Dale Keyes don’t look at all like Santa and Mrs. Claus. But they’ve just delivered the most wonderful present to...
And so this is Christmas…
Everyone has a favourite Christmas carol or two. Some are older, religious ones, like “Away in a Manger”, or “Joy to the World”. Others...
An Open Letter to the Community From the Medical Officer of Health
With the holidays upon us and 2020 winding down, I would like to take a moment to reflect on this past year.
There is no...
Who knows where the time goes?
Time plays strange tricks on us. Last week, without warning, it struck me that it has been forty years since John Lennon was murdered....
Dry Hydrant: New Reliable Water Source for Mountain
Without a water tanker full of water, a rural fire service is in deep trouble! A new dry hydrant in South Mountain will ensure...
Keeping watch on the neigbours
Our neighbours in North Grenville have been getting very hot under the collar about the proposed new jail to be opened in Kemptville in...
Vanderlaand the Barnyard Zoo weathers the Pandemic
After twelve years in business, Ruth Vanderlaan, owner and operator of Vanderlaand the Barnyard Zoo, wondered if the pandemic was going to shut her...
A long tradition of newspapers
Although the North Dundas Times is only a recent addition to the history of newspapers in Dundas County, it follows a long and sometimes...
Carry that weight
As can be seen in an article in this issue, North Dundas has managed to escape the worst effects of the covid-19 pandemic. Compared...
Pressure grows to remove Schedule 6 from Bill 229
Municipalities have joined the call to remove proposed changes to conservation authorities from the provincial budget bill. More than just a budget, Bill 229...