I spent most of the day in Ottawa today. Some of that was sitting in a courtroom watching legal procedures unfold, but the rest of the time I spent wandering around Elgin Street. Walking around […]
BROCKVILLE – A motion to look at relocating the Upper Canada District School Board offices to a more geographically-central location was quickly shot down by trustees at their April 12 meeting.nnWard 6 trustee Lisa Swan […]
BROCKVILLE – To improve learning for intermediate and secondary school students, the Upper Canada District School Board is looking to change its school start times for students.nnTrustees approved a motion to support an earlier start […]
There is a positive trend in the news media business. One that I hope is adopted by more and more places – the lack of comments. Or to be more clear, the lack of the […]
Some people learn by cracking open a book, going to class, studying, and other scholarly methods – I learn by failing. Johnny Cash once said “You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone.” […]
nnnnMORRISBURG – The area’s largest tourist attraction will open in early May. Upper Canada Village will open for its 61st season on May 6 but it will do so while short and long term repairs […]
I have trust issues, particularly when it comes to vehicles. While I am not a mechanic or mechanical, I have just enough knowledge to be dangerous. This stems from my interest in learning, combined with […]
IROQUOIS – Two Iroquois businesses are among seven applicants to the SDG Counties Regional Incentives Program who will receive funding this spring, once approved by council. The program’s approvals committee met March 27.nnOne business, Violet’s […]
IROQUOIS – The planned Rainbow Pride Crosswalk to connect Seaway District High School to the Iroquois Village Plaza has been relocated with a plan to install it this spring.nnIn Spring 2022, a delegation of students […]
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