At the well attended June 17 Groundbreaking Ceremony for the CT Scanner at Kemptville District Hospital (KDH), Margret Norenberg – Chair of the KDH Foundation Board of Directors, addressed the gathering which included Frank Vassallo, KDH CEO, MPP Steve Clark, Mayor Nancy Peckford, Jeff Nolan – Chair of the KDH Board of Directors, Dr Colin Sentongo – Chief of KDH Staff, Mrs. Louise Tallman – Chair of the CT Scanner Campaign, and many others, including donors, physicians and staff. She thanked every-
one for coming and said that “procuring a CT Scanner has long been a dream for us”.
She explained that “this achievement is not merely about acquiring a piece of equipment; it is about investing in the health and wellbeing of every individual within our community and beyond. I am delighted to share that we have raised $1.6 million and we are working hard to raise the remaining $600,000 needed to make the final payment of $2.2 million.”
She expressed her sincere gratitude to everyone who has contributed to the
Campaign and reviewed some highlights of the CT Scanner Crossroads Campaign.
The Foundation Annual Mail to the community raised over $150,000. The exciting Camaro Car Lottery last summer raised over $200,000. A long list of community organized events which raised close to $200,000 included golf and baseball tournaments, the Little Black Dress, Fashion Shows and choir performances, book and lemonade sales. Service Clubs from North Grenville and beyond, including Kemptville,
Manotick, Merrickville and South Mountain have added another $70,000 to the Campaign. Financial support from eQuinelle Homes and the Taggart Parkes Foundation has been impactful. Hundreds of individuals have made personal gifts to the campaign, ranging from $25 to $100,000.
Ms. Norenberg gave special acknowledgement to Mrs. Louise Tallman. She and her family have been long time supporters of the hospital and the community at large.
She also noted that “the tremendous support of the community has demonstrated the power of collective effort. This has made a profound difference, for which I am very grateful.”
In her closing remarks, Ms. Norenberg concluded in the same way she had started by thanking everyone “for their remarkable generosity and unwavering commitment to the well-being of our community. Together, we have made a lasting impact that will benefit all of us today and in the future.”
For more photos and information about the CT Scanner Campaign and how you can help us cross the campaign finish line, visit https://www.kdhfoundation. ca/hospital-wish-list/thecrossroads-campaign
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Seen here at the CT Scanner groundbreaking ceremony, holding the $1.6 million cheque, (l-r) Joanne Mavis, ED, KDH Foundation; Margret Norenberg, Chair, KDH Foundation Board of Directors; Jeff Nolan, Chair, KDH Board of Directors; Brittany Rivard, KDH CFO and VP Operations and Frank Vassallo, CEO KDH.
Four students win Kemptville Rotary Student Bursary
Early this spring, the Kemptville Rotary Club received a total of 17 “excellent” applications for the generous Kemptville Rotary Student Bursary award. The winners have now been chosen, and the awards presented. The four Kemptville Rotary Student Bursary award ($1000 each) for 2024 were proudly presented by members of the Kemptville Rotary Club to:
- Teresa Ferguson of St. Michael Catholic High School (Presented by Rotarian Anna Van Andrichem-Rochon)
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Rideau Glen Ladies Golf League update for June
Rideau Glen Ladies League feasted on golf through June with weekly games, our annual Jean Hyndman and Super-Seniors’ tournaments, a road trip to Cedar Glen in Williamsburg for a ‘Friendly’, and our month-end fun day.
The June 13th Jean Hyndman tournament saw the first really good weather conditions of the season. Fifty golfers took to the course for good shots and bad, an abundance of laughs and great company! Once the round was done, everyone headed to the deck to socialize with friends old and new, and to enjoy a drink and a few snacks.
The winners this year were First Place – Leslie Cheal, and Second Place – Laurie Howard.
Our Super-Seniors, a two-person best-ball tournament, followed on June 20th. Thirty-six players defied the hottest, muggiest day so far, as well as storm threats, for friendly competition and many laughs. On-course challenges included a longest drive with a junior club that came to their knees, and a target-shot to land closest to the bear. The bear is unscathed this year, unlike last year where he took a direct hit. The Thorpe Trophy for First place was taken by Cat McCarthy and Heather
The power of the people: Wetland mapping process paused
Pitt. Closest to the Bear was Glenda Helem, and Longest Drive with junior club was also Heather Pitt.
For our month-end fun day, we had a full field for the 4-person best ball, with the extra challenge of driving with randomly-selected clubs. Imagine driving the 435 yard 15th hole with your putter! Afterward we replayed the best and worst shots over lunch, followed by awards and prizes. The day’s results: first place, after a tie-breaking puttoff, was the team of: Jenny Thibert, Julia Chenier, and Sandra Trevelyan. Runners up were Liz Forbes, Marie Coady, Brenda Lawson, and Leslie Cheal. Recognition in June for an eagle goes to Leslie Cheal. Recognition for Birdies goes to Leslie Cheal, Brenda Clark, Sharon Dean, Etta Drost, Judy De Grosbois, Susan Laewen, Cathy Maur, and Janice Virtue. Recognition for breaking 100 goes to Cheryle Canning and Cathy Ouellette.
July is shaping up, with the Dickenson Tray tournament, another ‘Friendly’ in Prescott, and hosting our division of the Ottawa Valley Golf Association Intersectionals.
North Grenville in Bloom 2024:
Celebrating our community through photography and in the Communities in Bloom profile book. For more details on how to enter the photo contest visit: https://www.northgrenville.ca/projects
The Municipality of North Grenville is delighted to launch its second annual Communities in Bloom photo contest, inviting residents to showcase the beauty of our community through photography as we participate in Communities in Bloom Ontario once again.
The North Grenville in Bloom Photo Contest runs from now until July 22, 2024. Selected photos will be featured on municipal communication channels
Mayor Peckford expressed enthusiasm, stating, "We’re excited to see the creativity and passion that our residents have for capturing the beauty of our community. This contest not only celebrates our local scenery, but also fosters community spirit and appreciation of our surroundings."
by Brandon Mayer
Late last month, many people in the North Grenville community and indeed, throughout the broader local area, were in a frenzy over the proposed drastic increase in designated wetlands under a new wetland mapping consultation process. The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority was one of the agencies that gave notice that it would be designating a significant amount of new land as wetlands, which essentially makes these lands untouchable (even by private property owners) without express permission from the Conservation Authority.
the case.”
Indeed, many people from all walks of life were opposed to the sudden and wide-reaching increase in wetland mapping. The Times heard from several concerned residents – not only farmers, but residential landowners as well.
In a refreshing spin that shows the “power of the people”, the wetland mapping update process has now been paused by the Province of Ontario.
This year's campaign encourages participants to plant orange, pollinator, and native plants, promoting our Communities in Bloom spirit and fostering a healthier ecosystem. Judges
Landowners were – unsurprisingly – in an absolute tizzy over this. Williamsburg farmer, Steven Byvelds was one of the outspoken critics of the proposal. “I understand that using technology to start the mapping exercise is smart and efficient,” said Steven. “However, once that is done, ground truthing must be done with the landowner to ensure that the proposed wetland meets the regulation definition. I am hearing that this is not
will visit our community from August 7-9, 2024, to assess our collective efforts.
Residents are invited to participate by capturing North Grenville's charm and submitting their best photos for the 2024 North Grenville in Bloom photo contest.
Prizes: First-place winners in each category will receive $50, with runnersup awarded $25 worth of prizes. Additionally, a $50
“On behalf of the Ministry of Natural Resources, I request that you immediately pause your current wetland policy and mapping update process,” said Jennifer Keyes of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources in a letter to local Conservation Authorities. “During this interim pause, we will work with you and the membership of your conservation authority over the coming months to clarify the application of the regulation within your jurisdiction and develop any needed guidance or locally-responsive approaches to the regulation of wetlands, in consultation with municipalities, landowners, businesses, the
prize will be given to the "People’s Choice" winner, determined through online voting on the North Grenville Communities in Bloom Facebook page. About Communities in Bloom Communities in Bloom promotes civic pride, environmental responsibility, and beautification through community involvement and green space utiliza-
The original wetland mapping update process began April 1, in response to new provincial regulations that required locally significant wetlands to be mapped as provincially significant wetlands, in addition to existing wetland mapping. An open house meeting at the RVCA Administrative Office in Manotick on June 26 was promptly cancelled following the news of the mapping process being paused. Landowners had been given a deadline of July 11 to object to newly proposed wetlands. It is not yet known when the mapping process will resume, or what the new deadline for appeals will be.
caption: A map showing the proposed new local wetlands before the province put the process on pause. The dark green areas show current provincially significant wetlands within the Rideau River watershed. In light green are the new provincially significant wetland areas proposed before the process was halted.
tion. Residents, businesses, and community groups are encouraged to participate by submitting photos to the North Grenville website and joining the judges’ tour of local landscapes and green spaces in August. For more information about Communities in Bloom Organization: https://cibontario.ca
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Cat McCarthy and Heather Pitt – First-Place Thorpe Trophy
The middle of somewhere
by Brandon Mayer
Has anyone ever told you that your home is quite simply “nowhere”? I have known several people over the years who have referred to our sublime local area as such. Recently, several young people who moved here from large cities have told me that there is simply nothing to do in Kemptville or any of the equally wonderful surrounding towns.
Just last week, a new young colleague of mine who moved here recently from Toronto was comparing the differences between her city roots, and her current small town home. The explanation she gave for why she prefers city life went something like this: “I could walk an hour in Toronto and pass so many exciting things and end up somewhere with a totally different feel, but if I walk an hour out here, an hour later I will still be nowhere”.
I was not offended at all. I love dialogue. If you think
places the size of Kemptville and Winchester and Merrickville are “nowhere”, you should take a drive down County Road 43 to Avonmore where I grew up. That town only found about 330 people who regarded it as enough of a “somewhere” to call it home, but does that at least, by definition, make it “not a nowhere”?
What defines “nowhere”? Definitions can be tricky when it comes to more abstract or complex concepts. For example, how would you define the colour red for someone who has only ever been able to see in black and white? I love to ask students that question, because at first they think it will be easy. “What is the colour red?” seems like a question worthy of a 4-year-old. And yet, once the explanations begin, every word relies on the learner already having a concept of “red”. Is “nowhere” a similarly abstract concept?
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, “nowhere” can be defined three
ways. One is as an adverb meaning “not in or to any place; not anywhere”. This is very straightforward. If I drop my car keys on my front lawn, then frantically search my entire house for them top to bottom, finally giving up and declaring “my keys are nowhere in this house”, I am factually correct. The keys are “not anywhere” inside the house and therefore “nowhere” inside the house.
As a pronoun, the dictionary suggests that “nowhere” can also mean “no place”, as in “there is nowhere for me to sit” – factually true if all of the available seats are taken up. I was dismayed to learn that modern English has evolved to admit a third definition of “nowhere” – another pronoun meaning “a place that is remote, uninteresting, or nondescript”. Funny enough, the example phrase given by the dictionary for this definition is “a stretch of road between nowhere and nowhere”, which sounds remarkably like my new
colleague’s description of her new home! I was hoping to be able to make the argument that anyone who believes our perfect, quaint part of this magnificent country is “nowhere” was simply wrong. Instead, it looks as though I will have to challenge the idea that North Grenville and its surrounding area is “uninteresting or nondescript”.
Let us first draw on the wisdom of dogs. I wish my two could talk. Maybe not all the time because I am fairly certain that one of them in particular would never shut up. But I wish they could share their thoughts, since I’m sure they would lose their minds at the idea that the Ferguson Forest Dog Park is “uninteresting or nondescript”. They love it, and so do their humans! It is simply the best dog park we have ever found, even travelling far and wide.
Back to human wisdom, I fail to see how anyone could find the multitude of things that happen in North Grenville to be “nothing”
Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor,
happening “nowhere”. The Kemptville Live Music Festival? Hey Day? Canada Day celebrations? The Farmers Markets and Christmas Markets? Buskerfest? Birds of Prey Shows? Countless Library events? The Kemptville Street Piano shows? The History Hub? The list could go on for ages. I know people who will make a day out of grabbing lunch with friends at Salamanders before heading for drinks at O’Heaphy’s, and then finishing with dinner at Hyde’s. All nestled in a waterfront, historic downtown atmosphere with no need for a vehicle! An elegant four star hotel awaits in the Kemptville Suites just steps away, if the drinks start to flow a little too fast for the liver to keep pace!
None of the above sounds like “nowhere” to me. A couple of years ago, my wife and I were married by the St. Lawrence River and then had the reception in our own backyard. I roll my eyes at the suggestion that the flowers we ordered
from The Flower Shop, or the food we ordered from Catered Affairs, was ordered from nowhere to be delivered to nowhere. We still have some flowers frozen for the memories, and I will note that the food blew our minds, and the minds of our guests.
The expression “in the middle of nowhere” is becoming overused. Everywhere is the middle of somewhere to those who know how to appreciate it. You don’t even need restaurants and shops and organized events. For many people, myself included, a sturdy lawn chair situated in front of a small campfire is more than enough. I don’t need night clubs, large shopping malls, and an unhealthy dose of smog to convince me that I am “somewhere”. I am happy with my little piece of land, just the way it is. Right here in the middle of somewhere.
Again, I recently heard, while listening to one of my favourite programs on Radio One entitled What Goes Wrong When There is No Local News, the following: “Local news is local democracy… what we should be aware of in our area? Rumours and conspiracy theories? Public discourse is so important, such as debate in letters to the editor.”
The loss of such local news as we have in the NG Times would be a threat to our local democracy. Local history is so very important and David Shanahan does this so well. Also, with papers in print, one can clip articles out of papers to refer to later. I do this often with both the NG Times and also the Ottawa Citizen.
The Times also helps connect us as a community. Community events published are also so very important. What our local MPP does is also very important such as David’s article “Rehabilitation of Steve Clark?” And in the June 13 edition, the article about the local hero (heroes) recognized by the Governor General
– fantastic – with Sabrina Rubli (a true heroe), the Governor General Mary Simon, and Ornella Marinic! I certainly did not see this in the Ottawa Citizen – that is why our local community printed paper is so important. The pictures of local people and Council members are also so important. Thank you. Sincerely, Kath L. Piché.
Dear Editor, Extreme heat kills. Just over three years ago the entire town of Lytton, BC was destroyed by fire during a heat dome event. Across BC, over 600 people died due to the high temperatures. Virtually every single person who died did so indoors, highlighting the necessity of adequate cooling in surviving extreme heat. The young and the elderly are at increased risk of serious events due to extreme heat, and many prescription medicines can reduce the body’s ability to cope with increased temperatures, but the reality is that no-one is immune from high temperatures.
Our ability to sweat makes our bodies very effective at cooling because of the evaporation of sweat from the skin. Once the temperature gets above a certain level our bodies simply can’t produce enough sweat to cool us, and high humidity levels reduce evaporation rates thus preventing cooling. During extreme heat events like the 2020 heat dome in BC, or the recent heat dome much of Ontario experienced, access to cooled buildings is essential for everyone. Not having an adequately cooled building can be a literal death sentence.
Traditional air conditioning is inefficient and uses climate wrecking chemicals as coolants. Thankfully there is another option: heat pumps are highly energy efficient, can work without climate wrecking coolants, and are able to both cool a building during summer and heat it during winter. Heat pumps reduce the emissions that are driving climate breakdown, mitigate the impacts of climate breakdown, and lead to significant savings on energy bills.
The non-partisan or-
ganisation, 350 Canada, is launching a campaign this summer calling on the federal government to establish a universal heat pump program with a new publicly-owned entity to produce, distribute, and install free heat pumps across the country. With protections built in for tenants, this program would save lives, cut our bills, and protect the planet. Visit 350.org/ hp4a to learn more and to join the campaign.
Steve Gabell
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Welcome to rurban living?
by Lorna Jean Edmonds
Am I mistaken or have many traditionally ‘rural’ ridings and the counties, cities and communities within them more recently evolved into something different? Look around you – are your neighbours the same? Are the shops the same? Are the services - roads, schools, health care - the same – better and/ or worse? What about the environment and the arable land for farming? What has changed and what has stayed the same?
I am referring to the communities and their ridings which not so long ago were truly rural but are now feeling a shift. These ridings were not caught up in the immediate tentacles of the Toronto, Ottawa, London and their major highway lineal ‘reach’ that led to widespread developments and urban sprawl. These represent the bastion of rural ridings with cities that garner populations historically of less than
200,000, like Kingston and its riding Kingston and the Islands, and some without even a city larger than 20,000 like its neighbor, my riding of Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston. Perth-Wellington, Simcoe North, and Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry are other examples and there are many more!
In 2020, I moved full time to a rural community in South Frontenac. Quite frankly, I knew very little about rural living and its livelihood. It’s magical yet it too has its limitations. It’s expensive. Energy is costly and, for too many, reliable high-speed internet is still out of reach. You want to buy local, but food can be pricey. Just buying the basics in supplies and tools I needed to purchase can be arduous unless I (ab) used the luxury of Amazon for even some of the little things. Being a farmer, and keeping your farm in the family, or at all is getting harder and harder. Urban creep is seriously stretching
municipal infrastructure –water, sewers, roads and community and emergency services to mention a few.
As many rural Ontario ridings become a mixture of rural and urban-like communities with people who have lived here all their lives to newcomers from near and afar, life and their livelihood are changing. The newbies are commuter families, retired persons and tele-workers who choose to reside outside of a major city or move for financial and lifestyle reasons! They are joining families who have resided in rural Ontario for many years, if not centuries. By virtue of moving in together, they collectively bring a new set of wants and needs. The landscape has changed. These ridings are no longer what we think of traditionally rural and much more of a melange of the rural and the urban. Just look at the changes in size and demography of a number of our small
towns like Carleton Place. Sprawling and diversifying suburbs are surrounding long-standing communities, further redefining the traditions and cultures of predominantly farming, natural reserves, lakes, parks, small towns and villages! As an Ottawa commuter and tele-working city, Carleton Place for example has become bigger and more diverse. It is one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. Innovation with new businesses and boutiques are drawn to these emerging communities from both a price sensitive perspective and new families to serve. With the high cost of living of recent years, sadly, the demand for food banks and affordable housing is daunting coupled with the continued inability to access basic health care, rehabilitation and social services in a clinic/centre or at home typical of rural ridings. This is not to mention the cost to the environment
in terms of the use of fossil fuels, loss of arable land, and the generation of excessive waste, particularly plastic.
We have critical needs in basic public infrastructure and a changing population of aging, persons with disabilities, and indigenous communities and those with young families. Farming is essential to our livelihood as are welcoming new immigrants. Our economy and tax base must grow to support these changes by investing in innovation, jobs and supporting new residents. And do so while navigating the mitigation of climate change and food and housing security and sustaining our agricultural lands, parks and natural resources. The fabric and landscape of these distinct communities across Ontario have changed.
Recognizing this, how do we wish to move forward? A key step is to relook at who and what we are and call it what it
is – the fusion of ruralites with urbanites into the ‘rurbanization’ of these regions and communities. Perhaps it’s no longer rural but ‘rurban living’. If so, then new thinking and leadership strategies with a rurban framework is needed. I love living here, but unless we speak loud and clear to our new reality, our livelihood will, in time, come at a price. No plan is a plan and inaction will result in some grim realities. Let’s start to advocate even more than we are now for critical investments that align with our rurban needs and will sustain and enhance the richness these ridings must continue to offer. Where we live is pretty special!
Let’s start a conversation about your thoughts about rurban living. Please take a moment to complete this 3 minute survey at https://tinyurl.com/LJEDMONDS.
by Ralph Raina, Former Mayor of Kemptville
I would like to express my deep concerns regarding the current state of Kemptville’s infrastructure and the urgent need for a stop development order. Having spent 19 years on council, including 9 years as Mayor and 6 years on the Police Services Board, I feel qualified to voice my opinion on this matter.
If I were Mayor of Kemptville today, I would stop all new development for the next 3-5 years. We need to pause new building projects so we can upgrade our water and sewage systems to today's standards and handle normal growth. For example, our current system was built for a population of 1,500 people, but now Kemptville has over 4,000 residents. Notably, there have been documented incidents of sewage overflows in Kemptville, which have led to sewage spilling into basements and potentially contaminating local waterways.
Modernizing our sewage infrastructure is not just a necessity but an urgent priority. According to recent reports, much of Ontario's water infrastructure, built in the mid20th century, is now in dire need of upgrades to handle contemporary demands. The situation in Kemptville mirrors this larger provincial challenge. Our outdated sewage system is increasingly prone to overflows and inefficiencies, which can lead to severe water pollution and public health issues. In addition to sewage concerns, our social services and hospital infrastructure are also struggling to keep pace with the growing population. The Kemptville District Hospital, a 40-bed acute care facility, is facing significant pressures to expand its services and infrastructure to meet the needs of our rapidly growing community. Currently, the hospital provides essential services such as 24-hour emergency care, inpatient care, advanced
orthopaedic surgery, and outpatient clinics. However, the demand for healthcare services is outstripping the available resources, necessitating urgent investment in hospital expansion and modernization.
The increased population demands enhanced social services, including support for seniors and community health programs. Local organizations are struggling to meet the needs of our expanding community, highlighting the need for comprehensive infrastructure planning and investment.
The Municipality should also consider a halt on Oxford Village to safeguard our water supply. It would take a permanent professional hydrologist to guarantee the necessary water for our current as well as our future needs. Premier Doug Ford, Mayor Nancy Peckford, and the council should be held accountable if these issues are not addressed.
Our community can't keep growing without fixing
our old water and sewage systems. We must prioritize the health and safety of our residents and their investments by enacting a stop development order until substantial improvements are made to our sewage system, hospital services, and social services infrastructure. This pause will allow us to upgrade our infrastructure to meet current and future needs effectively, ensuring a safe and sustainable environment for all.
I urge our local leaders and community members to consider the long-term implications of unchecked development and support measures to upgrade our essential infrastructure. By taking proactive steps now, we can protect our community from the adverse effects of an overburdened sewage system and inadequate social services, ensuring a healthier future for Kemptville.
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Senior Times
June in the Rearview Mirror
If you feel like the summer of 2024 is moving along at the speed of light, you are not alone. It feels like we just celebrated the beginning of Seniors Month, and here we are in the first week of July feeling the hot summer sun and soaking up every ounce of the season.
On the last week of Seniors Month, the Kemptville Lions Club served up a delicious BBQ lunch at Maplewood Park in Oxford Mills. Mother nature was in a brilliant mood, and under the blue skies and swaying trees, volunteers set up festive picnic tables, 100 guests arrived and the BBQ sizzled with burgers and
dogs. Chris Morgan and Jean Jacques Rousseau delivered a fantastic musical set; guitars strumming, familiar songs and the crowd singing along.
MPP Steve Clarke, Mayor Nancy Peckford, North Grenville Councillors, and Seniors’ Community Services President Bill Forbes joined the festivities and spoke to the importance of our programs and services in the North Grenville Community. This is an exciting time for our community with the new Seniors Active Living Centre designation, and we look forward to seeing our programs grow, and supporting new initiatives.
With only two more days of June, as this article is being written, we received some remarkable news. On June 6, the fundraiser at B&H began in earnest to recognize Seniors’ Month and increase awareness about the work Seniors’ Community Services does in the community. As of June 28, this community has raised over $3,500! Our heartfelt thanks to Judy and Jim Beveridge for offering this opportunity, and their wonderful team for encouraging donations. What a way to end the day before the long weekend beckoned. This community never ceases to amaze us with acts of kindness, and so much support. We are in good hands. Happy Summer to you all.
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Steve Gabell’s response to seniors forced
out of retirement residences
In response to CBC reporting on steep fee increases at some Ottawa retirement homes, Leeds-Grenville Ontario Greens President Steve Gabell released the following statement:
“The recent reporting by CBC that dozens of seniors have been forced out of their retirement residences in Ottawa after their landlord asked them to pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars more a month is yet another example of Doug Ford favouring fatcats over the public and failing to protect some of the most vulnerable in our society.
When seniors move into a retirement home, they expect it to be the last move they need to make. For 85 and 89 year olds to be forced out is simply unacceptable and unethical, and an example of corporations putting profits before people. Unbelievably, there is no regulation dictating how much fees for retirement residences can be increased by, provided tenants are given three months notice.
Regulation is urgently needed to control how much fees for retirement homes can be increased at any one time, in the same way that renters are protected by the Landlord and Tenant Board. Greedy corporations need reining in, and Ontario Greens will put people before profit. “
A non-political approach to convenience store alcohol sales
by Jeff Brownlee
I’m not a frequent flyer when it involves sharing my opinion in the local media on a regular basis, but felt compelled to share some facts after reading a Letter to the Editor published last week. After reading the musings, I couldn’t help but think “little knowledge is a dangerous thing,” especially when given a forum to share.
It is obvious the author of the letter, in a political rant, overlooked many facts when it comes to the announcement of putting beer, wine (and he forgot ready-to-drink beverages) in Ontario convenience stores starting September 5th.
It’s time to take politics out of the equation and focus on facts. I’m not sure if the author visits any of the six convenience stores in Kemptville, yet if he owns a vehicle, I’m sure, like many community residents, he stops regularly to fill up or waits an hour in line to go through the most popular car wash in town. If he’s paid attention, I’m sure he’s seen that many of the stores are undergoing change. And more change is undoubtedly yet to come. Why? It’s about serving the customer.
The reality is that the convenience industry is weathering change at breakneck speed. To put it simply, business as usual is no longer an option. Three
convenience stores closed their doors every day the last two years in the country. In Ontario, that translates into eight stores shutting down every single week and unfortunately, many of those closures are taking place in rural and remote areas where the local c-store is the only lifeline for the community. We are now down to approximately 7,500 stores serving Canada’s largest and most populous province.
Retail is not an easy game in the post-Covid era, especially when the so-called premium of convenience has evaporated the past few years. That means that the local convenience store has to rethink how it conducts business, including product offerings to survive in this uber-competitive market while preparing for the future electric generation. Gas’N’Go will eventually be replaced by Plug-In and Wait. Ontario’s convenience industry has been advocating for improved “convenience and choice”, which means the right to sell alcoholic beverages, since long before the Ford government took power. Since then, it’s been steadfast on holding the government to its election promise made in 2018. Why? It’s beyond time and it will be a game changer for the industry as well as a win-win-win scenario for craft producers,
customers and yes, even the government.
Everyone is focused on the $225-million number that the Premier had to pay to end the Master Framework Agreement (MFA) with the Beer Store early. The media has had a field day, not to mention new Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie. And we shouldn’t expect anything less, because holding the government to task is their collective jobs.
What is being overlooked, however, is that in the new alcohol modernization era, Ontarian consumers need a place for deposit returns. And I would argue, the Beer Store has been great at that. And that’s what a large portion of that money is going to – the ability for consumers to take back their bottles and cans for the next year as the province tries to overhaul and create a completely new system for all bottles and cans that makes sense for everyone, alcohol consumer or not.
In fact, when you crunch the numbers, that $225-million figure will be offset in the first year. Here are the economic benefits (done by a private, independent consulting firm) that putting beverage alcohol in local stores will translate into:
- Up to 7,500 new jobs
- As much as $186 million in annual wages
- Estimated $213 million increase (annually) in tax revenues (majority to the Government of Ontario)
- $165 million in capital expenditures (as stores make necessary investments to come online)
That’s not peanuts, and despite what the author believes, the LCBO will play an integral role as the quarterback of this whole system, meaning that the government won’t lose out on tax revenue.
Modernizing Ontario’s antiquated alcoholic beverages system will open new windows of opportunity for local, up-and-coming craft brewers (and wineries) to market their products to more customers in their region, as well as across the province.
Boosting a small-business, made-in-Ontario approach while giving consumers what they have demanded for years, makes both dollars and sense, regardless of your political leanings. I agree with the author that the onus is on Ontario residents to “educate themselves and keep abreast of what is really going on.” That’s why facts are important. And that’s why he should heed his own advice before adopting the keyboard warrior-approach to school the electorate on what they NEED to do.
A national blood supply dwindle could be coming
Appointment bookings at Canadian Blood Services’ blood and plasma donor centres across the country are not keeping pace with the rise in demand for blood products. Demand for blood products was stable for nearly a decade, and at times even declined slightly. Now, hospital demand is quickly rising. While there is a dedicated group of people who have been donating blood and plasma regularly, there are simply not enough people donating to meet the growing demand. New donors are needed to help keep the national blood supply well stocked.
Currently, only about 80 per cent of the available appointments are booked each week, leaving the national supply at risk of falling short as the summer rolls on and the supply dwindles. Patients are counting on people making the time to donate, to ensure a steady supply of blood and blood products.
“Today more patients
need blood products than we have seen over the past decade,” says Dr. Kathryn Webert, medical director for Canadian Blood Services.
“This is because there has been an increase in surgeries and treatments that require blood transfusions. The population is both growing and aging, and the number of patients with diseases that are treated with blood products is going up.”
Blood products play a critical role in everyday medical care. Many people with various health conditions require regular transfusion therapy. For example, a person living with thalassemia could need blood every two to five weeks, and a person living with leukemia may need blood from up to 8 donors every week.
In addition, new studies showing the benefit of blood and products made from plasma, as well as advances in medical care that allow for treating some conditions more aggressively are putting increased pressure on existing inventories.
“Blood transfusions have a positive impact on patient health and recovery,” says Dr. Webert. “Donors are playing a leading role in saving lives. But without enough donors contributing to the blood supply, physicians may need to make difficult decisions about when and where to use transfusions. It is vital that every available appointment is filled to avoid a negative impact to patient care.”
More people are donating blood now than this time last year. Over the past several years, of the people eligible to donate, only 1 in 81 did. Canadian Blood Services has been successful in growing its donor base, and today 1 in 76 donate blood. But despite the growth, still more donors are required to match the growing need.
“As the universal blood type that can be given to any patient, O-negative donations are critically important in emergency care,” Dr. Webert explains. “When seconds count, and there is no time to check a patient’s
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blood type, they are given O-negative blood. O-positive blood can be given to any patient with positive Rh blood type.”
Today, hospitals continue to receive the blood and blood products they require but it is crucial that more people donate this summer to keep pace with the growing demand and to ensure the blood supply is prepared for unexpected emergencies.
You can be part of the solution. If you’ve never donated before, there is no better time to start. Recent changes to donation criteria means that many people who weren’t able to donate in the past, might be able to now.
If you are an existing donor, you can double your impact and help grow the community by inviting a new donor to join you when you make your appointment this summer.
Book an appointment now on blood.ca, use the GiveBlood app, or call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-2366283).
My how time flies, as we get well into the month of July and we are still wondering where the year has gone. The birds are probably wondering that too, as their new families are probably quite grownup, and not needing any more parental care to get them by on a day-to-day basis! There is probably a lot less competition for food sources, so less need for aggression at these places, which are common for more than one breed to feed. Not that you tend to see that much when it comes to observing the birds at the various feeders. At the most, it is the usual "nudge over" approach that occurs, when a feeding bird is suddenly made startlingly aware of a competitor being there, even if, size-wise, they might be a lot smaller! I have seen Hairy Woodpeckers fly off, when a House
Finch, or even a Chickadee, has suddenly alit on their feeder, but with no violent retaliation ever occurring for themselves being disturbed. I like to take pictures of either a similar pair of birds, or a communal group of different birds to demonstrate their natural tolerance for each other. In my one picture, a Bluebird and a Robin share perches on adjacent nesting boxes, whilst the other songbird, besides the Robin, the House Wren, sings out with full gusto! What a great thing to witness all this activity in the confines of our own garden, with nothing else to disturb us. I hope that you share this elation, at what nature provides for us, in your own little kingdom. Stay safe and well.
Cheers, John Baldwin
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Scholarships, bursaries available for careers in agriculture
by Andrea McCoyNaperstkow, Director, OFA
Two topics often make headlines when it comes to agriculture – the relatively high average age (56) of Canada’s farmers, and the ongoing labour shortage that makes it hard to attract enough workers to fill the many positions available throughout the food system.
Current research suggests the worker shortage in agriculture could reach 123,000 by 2030, because of older workers retiring and the expected continued growth of the sector.
I’m both a farmer – my husband and I raise cattle and grow crops in the Eastern Ontario county of Lanark – and a professor at Algonquin College’s Perth Campus, where I teach agricultural business. That means I understand firsthand how important it is for our industry to encourage the next generation to choose a career in agriculture, whatever that might look like.
Traditionally, that has often meant on-farm jobs working with livestock or growing crops, but today, pursuing a career in agriculture offers a wide range of fascinating and fulfilling opportunities.
Beyond the farm, which
I personally know can be a rewarding and fulfilling way of life, the career possibilities range from research, equipment maintenance, quality control, food safety, and construction to transportation, processing, product development, marketing, sales, business and beyond.
That’s before we include emerging fields like robotics, automation, artificial intelligence or gene editing, to name just a few, all of which offer exciting new potential for farming and food production.
As a professor, I also know how hard today’s students have to work at their education. It’s an expensive undertaking and many of the students I teach balance their course load with employment to put themselves through school.
That’s why scholarships and bursaries are important – and why I’m proud of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), where I serve as a board member, for actively supporting young people who wish to work in our sector.
One way the OFA does this is through our province-wide bursary program, which offers $2,000 each to three students in undergraduate programs studying
agriculture, as well as to someone completing an apprenticeship and to an individual enrolled in a postgraduate or leadership development program.
Applicants are judged based on demonstrated leadership skills, involvement in the community, and their accomplishments in both school and the agriculture industry. The deadline to apply for this year’s OFA bursaries is August 31, with full details available at ofa. on.ca.
There are also substantial scholarships and bursaries for higher education offered by many of the OFA’s county and regional federations, as well as other agricultural organizations like Grain Farmers of Ontario, the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers, 4-H, Dairy Farmers of Ontario, Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers, and many others.
Depending on the award, funds can be used to help pay for things like tuition, textbooks, housing and other educational expenses. Deadlines and criteria vary, but a full list of available opportunities can be found on the OFA’s website.
By investing in these types of opportunities, we are supporting future gen-
Countdown tool highlights need for federal action on EV charging
Leading automotive industry associations today unveiled the Countdown to 2035 that tracks the time remaining to Canada’s 100% zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales target by 2035.
The Countdown to 2035 highlights the public charging infrastructure gap that needs to be closed by 2035. Achieving the federal government’s mandated ZEV sales targets depends on widespread, convenient, and reliable public charging options for Canadians. Closing the charging gap requires over 100 public chargers to come online every day for the next 11 years.
“As the Federal Government’s ZEV aspirations start to meet market realities around the country, the Countdown to 2035 will provide valuable information and insights as to what is required, where and at what pace,” stated Tim Reuss, President & CEO of
the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association. “The bottom line is Canadians need federal action for better, more reliable charging infrastructure and supports for purchasing ZEVs in every segment of the market.”
“Higher levels of ZEV adoption will be driven by consumer demand, not government mandates,” said Brian Kingston, President & CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association. “Canadians cannot be mandated to purchase electric vehicles without first providing them with the ability to conveniently charge their vehicles no matter where they live”.
“There are three key factors to broader ZEV adoption which are, the consumer, the consumer and the consumer,” said David Adams, President & CEO of Global Automakers of Canada. “Consumers will ultimately decide whether
erations and offering a hand up to the young people who are looking to follow in the footsteps of those of us who have made our livelihoods in the agriculture industry – whether they come from a farming background or not.
Many of the big issues facing the world today, from climate change and emissions to food security and soil health, are complex but they have a connection to agriculture in that we are both impacted by them and can offer solutions for improvement.
There are no easy answers, so we need talented, smart, and enthusiastic people with fresh ideas and new perspectives to join our industry and help make a positive difference for our world.
If you know a young person who is returning to school in the fall, just starting into post-secondary education for the first time or considering their career options as they near the end of their high school career, encourage them to take a look at the opportunities agriculture can offer – and the support that’s available to help them achieve their goals in this industry.
Beach water testing program begins this week
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has started weekly water sampling of the area’s public bathing beaches for this year. The results of the testing will appear on our website and social media starting on June 28, 2024 and be posted weekly until the end of August.
Beaches are sampled once a week and monitored for E. Coli. Research has shown that when people are swimming or in the water (bathing) at beaches where the water has a high E. coli level (above the standard of 200) there is a direct relationship with an increase in ear, eye, nose and throat infections in swimmers. Therefore when samples exceed 200, the beach is posted with a warning sign “unsafe for bathing” The bathing beach will remain posted until test results indicate that the water quality meets the bathing beach water standard. To help you better understand “Why Beaches are Posted”, check out the Health Unit website Beaches page.
Testing the water for bacteria is one factor used to determine water quality. The quality of surface water is changeable so the Health Unit advises bathers that before they visit a local beach, to consider other issues that may affect the quality and safety of the water, such as heavy rain in the area within 24 hours and water fowl droppings in the water or on the beach as these may contribute to high bacteria levels. Beach goers should also be on the lookout for the presence of harmful algal blooms and signs of accidental spills that may pollute the water.
Change rooms and washrooms may not always be open to the public so come prepared for the beach by changing at home. Remember to bring hand sanitizer so that you can clean your hands frequently, especially before eating.
For more information about recreational water safety or beach water testing results for this week visit our Weekly Beach Results page or call 1-800-660-5853. You can also connect with us on Facebook and X @LGLHealthUnit or on Instagram @lglhealthunit.z for important public health updates.
Humane societies help people, too
from CommunityWire
a ZEV works for their lifestyle or not… and make no mistake, the industry needs Canadians to purchase ZEVs. Governments need to be making this choice easier for Canadians and not more difficult, such as the unilateral measures made last week by the BC government to severely restrict EV purchase incentives for BC consumers. This is counterproductive to the goal of greater EV adoption.”
The Countdown to 2035 was developed by the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association (CVMA), and Global Automakers of Canada (GAC), as part of a larger initiative aimed at helping Canadians and political leaders understand what is needed to succeed in the transformation to electrification. Mo
Animal welfare nonprofits work to find loving adoptive homes for dogs, cats, and smaller animals like rabbits, but new research has found that these organizations also help another species: our own.
The report, “Toward a Humane Society for Us All: The Social Impacts of Animal Welfare Nonprofits,” reveals that humane societies and SPCAs across Canada are delivering supportive and even lifesaving programs and services that help vulnerable animals and people alike.
“Most Canadians know about the adoption services provided by animal welfare nonprofits and that in many regions they are also responsible for frontline cruelty investigations. But these often small organizations are having an even bigger impact. They are changing and saving both animals’ and people’s lives,” says Dr. Kendra Coulter, lead author of the report, Professor in Management and Organizational Studies, and coordinator of the unique new Animal Ethics and Sustainability Leadership program at Huron University (Western).
Coulter and Dr. Erin Jones, a researcher and dog expert, surveyed the leaders of local and provincial animal welfare nonprofits across Canada, to gain a fuller understanding of the diversity of their work, and assess who benefits and how.
The supports animal welfare nonprofits are providing for families experiencing abuse are particularly significant. “Animals and people are often abused simultaneously in the same home, and many human victims refuse to leave because they fear for the safety of their animals if left behind,” Coulter explains. “Animal welfare nonprofits are responding to this challenge, and many can provide emergency housing for the animal victims of domestic violence. This can truly be the difference between life and death for people and animals, and help victims become survivors.”
Most of the nonprofits can also offer tangible resources like emergency pet food and some low- or no-cost veterinary care to animal caretakers who are struggling financially or in crisis. This helps prevent animal surrenders, which is especially important because many local shelters are already full or over capacity with animals who do not have loving families.
Coulter, a globally recognized leader in the analysis of animal protection, says Canadian efforts reflect international trends in animal welfare that use both responsive and preventative approaches, as well as the distinctness of local communities’ needs and opportunities. The report is available at: humanejobs.org
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Traveling to Japan is a unique and enriching experience that appeals to a wide range of interests. From its rich cultural heritage to its cutting-edge modernity, here are the top five reasons to visit Japan.
1. Rich Cultural Heritage
Japan's cultural heritage is a tapestry woven from centuries-old traditions and modern influences. Visitors can explore ancient temples, shrines, and traditional tea houses that offer a glimpse into Japan's storied past. Kyoto, the former imperial capital, is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and Fushimi Inari Shrine with its iconic red torii gates. Participating in traditional tea ceremonies or staying in a ryokan (traditional inn) allows travel-
ers to immerse themselves in Japanese customs and hospitality.
2. Exquisite Cuisine
Japanese cuisine is renowned globally for its precision, presentation, and flavours. From sushi and sashimi to ramen and tempura, the variety of dishes available is staggering. Each region in Japan boasts its own culinary specialties. Osaka, known as the "Nation's Kitchen," offers street food delights such as takoyaki (octopus balls) and okonomiyaki (savory pancakes). In contrast, Kyoto's kaiseki dining provides an elegant, multi-course meal that showcases seasonal ingredients.
3. Stunning Natural Beauty
Japan's diverse landscapes offer a plethora of natural beauty, from serene
beaches and lush forests to majestic mountains and tranquil gardens. Mount Fuji, an enduring symbol of Japan, provides breathtaking views and challenging hikes. The Japanese Alps and Hokkaido's ski resorts cater to winter sports enthusiasts. During the spring, cherry blossoms (sakura) transform parks and streets into dreamy, pink-hued wonderlands, while autumn brings vibrant foliage that attracts leaf-peepers from around the world.
4. Efficient and Innovative Transportation
Japan's transportation system is a marvel of efficiency and innovation, making travel across the country remarkably convenient. The Shinkansen, or bullet train, connects major cities at speeds of up to 320 km/h (199 mph), ensuring quick and comfortable travel. Tokyo's extensive subway system is known for its punctuality and cleanliness, while the JR Pass offers tourists an economical way to explore the country by train.
5. Vibrant Festivals and Events Japanese festivals (matsuri) are vibrant, lively events that provide a deep insight into local traditions and community spirit. The cherry blossom festivals in
spring are celebrated with hanami (flower viewing) parties, where people gather under blooming trees to enjoy picnics and festivities. Summer brings an array of festivals, such as the Gion Matsuri in Kyoto and the Nebuta Matsuri in Aomori, featuring elaborate floats, traditional music, and energetic parades.
In conclusion, Japan offers a rich blend of cultural heritage, culinary excellence, natural beauty, advanced transportation, and vibrant festivals, making it an irresistible destination for travelers. Whether you're exploring historic temples, savoring gourmet meals, enjoying the great outdoors, marveling at technological advancements, or participating in lively celebrations, Japan promises an unforgettable experience that captivates the senses and enriches the soul.
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Carbon tax will damage the economy
by Patrick Meagher & Nelson Zandbergen courtesy of Farmers Forum
A secret government report has revealed that the federal carbon tax will retard economic growth, be a net loss for Canadian families and that the prime minister lied about it.
The federal carbon tax is inflicting real damage on the Canadian economy, with lost economic growth projected to hit at least $25 billion annually by 2030, according to a secret Environment Canada report reluctantly released by the Trudeau Liberals on June 13.
The analysis projects Canadian economic activity of $2.663 trillion by 2030 if the carbon tax remains in place. That’s $25 billion lower (or almost 1 % less) of what Canada’s
gross domestic product would be without a carbon tax, according to the figures. One per cent is a huge number in a national economy that has lately struggled to grow by even one per cent.
The Offi cial Opposition Conservatives have taken a look at the numbers and calculated the negative impact at $30.5 billion, or an average of $1,824 in extra costs per Canadian household. But even with the lower estimate by some analysts, the hit per family would still be over $1,200 per year.
In the House of Commons question period on June 17, Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre zeroed in on the Liberal government’s attempt to hide the negative report on the carbon tax.
“Now that we’ve caught them hiding the
true cost of their tax, how can we believe anything else they say about any other tax hike?”
In his reply, Environment Minister Stephen Guilbeault, wagged a finger at Poilievre and said: “Right now Eastern Canada is seeing its second heat wave before the summer has even started. People are being evacuated in Northwest Territories. What’s the Conservative response? Let the planet burn.”
Poilievre: “The fanatical rhetoric of that extremist minister won’t change anything. The reality is that nor will his carbon tax change the weather. His carbon tax is not going to eliminate a single forest fire, a single drought, a single heat wave. All it will do is turn up the heat on Canadian taxpayers.”
Canadian Taxpayers’
The Food Corner
By Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville
Toad in the Hole is a traditional breakfast (or luncheon) treat in the British Isles. The Brits, Scots and Irish all have their particular take on it. Now, if you are fortunate enough to live in or near Merrickville, as we do, you can get some excellent sausage at the Merrickville Food Market. Dennis Trodden makes his own breakfast sausage; I recommend you pick some up to highlight this recipe. Also, since you are only a few doors down from Mrs. McGarrigle’s, well..
Toad in the Hole
Ingredients
½ cup of flour
½ teaspoon of baking powder
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon crushed thyme
¼ cup of milk (more or less)
4 sausages
Preparation
Preheat your oven to 400F
Pre-cook your sausages (in the oven for a half hour is good)
Beat the eggs, then add the flour, baking powder and thyme
You can also add some freshly ground pepper (no salt needed)
Add enough milk (or you can use cream also) to make a thick batter
Pour the batter into a greased oven-proof casserole dish
Arrange the sausages on top of your batter
Bake for 15 minutes or until the batter rises and takes on a golden brown colour
Bring to the table right away with either a strong breakfast tea or a dark coffee. This simple recipe will feed a couple of folks; simply adjust for a greater number. Please let me know if your family has a different take on this tasty dish at pcormier@ranaprocess.com.
Federation director Franco Terrazzano agreed. “Once again, we see the government’s own data showing what hard working Canadians already know: the carbon tax costs Canada big time. The carbon tax makes the necessities of life more expensive and it will cost our economy billions of dollars.”
The existence of the report came to light when the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO), Yves Giroux, testified that the government showed him the data but wouldn’t allow him to speak publicly. Giroux accused the government of hiding the information, prompting the Poilievre Conservatives to spend days pushing for its release. The governing Liberals finally relented on the verge of a vote that the Liberals were sure to lose in the House of Com-
mons.
However, not all of the report had been released by June 18 and the Conservatives began calling for the rest of it.
Ontario’s grain and oilseeds sector alone will be saddled with $2.7 bil-
lion in carbon taxes on crop-drying by 2030, according to the Grain Farmers of Ontario. The Poilievre Conservatives promise to axe the tax if elected when Canadians head to the polls no later than the fall of 2025.
Presents
South Branch
Serenade
Every Thursday Night Throughout July and August
5:30 - 7:00pm
Rotary Park in Downtown Kemptville
Paddle up to the Basin by the Library or Come Down by Foot with your Blanket or Lawn Chair and Enjoy the Sounds from Local Musicians
July
4th Rob Barclay
11th Keeley Brown
18th Jarek Anderson
25th Double Jeopardy - Anne Misztal
August
1th Bruce Enloe
8th Mary Moore- 4 String Trio
15th Mystery Musician
22th Paddy Gafney (Opus 4)
29th Donnie Higgins
Ontario boasts the highest weekly newspaper readership
from News Media Canada
The data from Newspapers 24/7 for 2024 reports that 84% of Ontario adults read a newspaper weekly. Readers regularly interact with their newspapers in many different formats across all regions. Format matters when it comes to advertising in newspapers.
Traditional format includes print advertising in a physical newspaper in addition to the digital version that appears online as an e-edition – in the same format as a print paper. An advertising campaign using print newspapers and their e-editions can reach almost half the Ontario adult population (48%).
Online format references newspaper websites or apps where the posted digital content/articles appear next to digital ad formats. A digital advertising campaign using newspapers reaches six out of ten (62%) Ontario adults.
Since 2012, the Newspapers 24/7 study has tracked newspaper readership by time of day and platform (print, computer, phone, tablet). Digital access has driven readership and provided new ways to access news. The 2024 study has evolved to examine readership by format through an advertising lens.
1Municipality of North Grenville Notice of Public Meeting Concerning a Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment
Municipality of North Grenville Notice of Public Meeting Concerning a Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment
Take notice that the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville will hold a public meetWednesday, July 10, 2024, at 6:30 pm at the North Grenville Municipal Centre (285 to consider the following item: a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, , under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended will be considered at that time.
Municipality of North Grenville Notice of Public Meeting Concerning a Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment
Take notice that the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 6:30 pm at the North Grenville Municipal Centre (285 County Road 44) to consider the following item: a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, File # ZBA-09-24 , under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended will be considered at that time. The purpose of this application is to make a series of changes to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 5012, correcting oversights, errors and clarifying the intent of certain wording and correcting zone schedule errors. The main changes being proposed are:
1Municipality of North Grenville Notice of Public Meeting Concerning a Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment
The purpose of this application is to make a series of changes to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 50-12, correcting oversights, errors and clarifying the intent of certain wording and correcting zone schedule errors. The main changes being proposed are:
1Municipality of North Grenville Notice of Public Meeting Concerning a Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment
Take notice that the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 6:30 pm at the North Grenville Municipal Centre (285 County Road 44) to consider the following item: a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, File # ZBA-09-24, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended will be considered at that time.
Take notice that the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 6:30 pm at the North Grenville Municipal Centre (285 County Road 44) to consider the following item: a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, File # ZBA-09-24 , under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended will be considered at that time. The purpose of this application is to make a series of changes to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 5012, correcting oversights, errors and clarifying the intent of certain wording and correcting zone schedule errors. The main changes being proposed are:
Take notice that the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 6:30 pm at the North Grenville Municipal Centre (285 County Road 44) to consider the following item: a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, File # ZBA-09-24, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended will be considered at that time. (Note: this meeting was originally scheduled to occur on July 10, 2024.)
• to allow broadened residential uses within the R1 zone to allow more types of dwelling styles;
- to allow broadened residential uses within the R1 zone to allow more types of dwelling styles;
• to allow an increase in lot coverage if additional residential units are constructed;
Take notice that the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 6:30 pm at the North Grenville Municipal Centre (285 County Road 44) to consider the following item: a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, File # ZBA-09-24 , under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended will be considered at that time.
• to allow 2 additional residential units to be constructed within a principal dwelling;
1Municipality of North Grenville Notice of Public Meeting Concerning a Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment
- to allow an increase in lot coverage if additional residential units are constructed;
The purpose of this application is to make a series of changes to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 50-12, correcting oversights, errors and clarifying the intent of certain wording and correcting zone schedule errors. The main changes being proposed are:
The purpose of this application is to make a series of changes to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 50-12, correcting oversights, errors and clarifying the intent of certain wording and correcting zone schedule errors. The main changes being proposed are:
- to allow 2 additional residential units to be constructed within a principal dwelling;
• to amend the definition of agriculture to allow accommodation for full-time farm labour;
- to amend the definition of agriculture to allow accommodation for full-time farm labour;
The purpose of this application is to make a series of changes to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 5012, correcting oversights, errors and clarifying the intent of certain wording and correcting zone schedule errors. The main changes being proposed are:
• to allow broadened residential uses within the R1 zone to allow more types of dwelling styles;
• to allow an increase in lot coverage if additional residential units are constructed;
• to allow broadened residential uses within the R1 zone to allow more types of dwelling styles;
• to consider changes to setbacks from wetlands based on recent changes to the Conservation Authorities Act;
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- to consider changes to setbacks from wetlands based on recent changes to the Conservation Authorities Act;
- to allow broadened residential uses within the R1 zone to allow more types of dwelling styles;
• to allow 2 additional residential units to be constructed within a principal dwelling;
- to allow broadened residential uses within the R1 zone to allow more types of dwelling styles;
Take notice that the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 6:30 pm at the North Grenville Municipal Centre (285 County Road 44) to consider the following item: a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, File # ZBA-09-24 , under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended will be considered at that time.
• to allow an increase in lot coverage if additional residential units are constructed;
• to consider reduced parking rates for certain residential dwelling types;
- to allow an increase in lot coverage if additional residential units are constructed;
- to consider reduced parking rates for certain residential dwelling types;
• to amend the definition of agriculture to allow accommodation for full-time farm labour;
- to allow an increase in lot coverage if additional residential units are constructed;
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• to allow 2 additional residential units to be constructed within a principal dwelling;
- to allow 2 additional residential units to be constructed within a principal dwelling;
- to allow 2 additional residential units to be constructed within a principal dwelling;
- to amend the definition of agriculture to allow accommodation for full-time farm labour;
- to consider reduced zone standards in the R1-R3 zones to facilitate more construction of dwellings.
• to consider reduced zone standards in the R1-R3 zones to facilitate more construction of dwellings.
• to amend the definition of agriculture to allow accommodation for full-time farm labour;
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• to consider changes to setbacks from wetlands based on recent changes to the Conservation Authorities Act;
• to consider reduced parking rates for certain residential dwelling types;
- to consider changes to setbacks from wetlands based on recent changes to the Conservation Authorities Act;
- to amend the definition of agriculture to allow accommodation for full-time farm labour;
The purpose of this application is to make a series of changes to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 5012, correcting oversights, errors and clarifying the intent of certain wording and correcting zone schedule errors. The main changes being proposed are:
- to consider reduced parking rates for certain residential dwelling types;
• to consider changes to setbacks from wetlands based on recent changes to the Conservation Authorities Act;
There are several changes being proposed to the text and land use schedules of By-law 50-12. This amendment is deemed to be a general amendment which applies to lands throughout the Municipality.
- to consider changes to setbacks from wetlands based on recent changes to the Conservation Authorities Act;
- to allow broadened residential uses within the R1 zone to allow more types of dwelling styles;
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• to consider reduced zone standards in the R1-R3 zones to facilitate more construction of dwellings.
There are several changes being proposed to the text and land use schedules of By-law 50-12. This amendment is deemed to be a general amendment which applies to lands throughout the Municipality.
• to consider reduced parking rates for certain residential dwelling types;
- to consider reduced parking rates for certain residential dwelling types;
- to allow an increase in lot coverage if additional residential units are constructed;
- to consider reduced zone standards in the R1-R3 zones to facilitate more construction of dwellings.
- to allow 2 additional residential units to be constructed within a principal dwelling;
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- to consider reduced zone standards in the R1-R3 zones to facilitate more construction of dwellings.
- to amend the definition of agriculture to allow accommodation for full-time farm labour;
• to consider reduced zone standards in the R1-R3 zones to facilitate more construction of dwellings.
There are several changes being proposed to the text and land use schedules of By-law 50-12. This amendment is deemed to be a general amendment which applies to lands throughout the Municipality.
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There are several changes being proposed to the text and land use schedules of By-law 50-12. This amendment is deemed to be a general amendment which applies to lands throughout the Municipality.
There are several changes being proposed to the text and land use schedules of By-law 50-12. This amendment is deemed to be a general amendment which applies to lands throughout the Municipality.
- to consider changes to setbacks from wetlands based on recent changes to the Conservation Authorities Act;
- to consider reduced parking rates for certain residential dwelling types;
- to consider reduced zone standards in the R1-R3 zones to facilitate more construction of dwellings.
Any person may attend the public meeting and/or make written or oral submissions either in support of or in opposition to the above item. In the event that you are unable to attend the meeting but wish to submit written comments, please ensure that your comments are delivered to the Planning and Development Department's office (285 County Road #44) prior to the day of the meeting. Any person who wishes to receive notice or additional information of the application described above may do so by contacting the Planning and Development Department’s office during regular business hours from Monday to Friday, telephone (613) 258-9569.
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There are several changes being proposed to the text and land use schedules of By-law 50-12. This amendment is deemed to be a general amendment which applies to lands throughout the Municipality.
Any person may attend the public meeting and/or make written or oral submissions either in support of or in opposition to the above item. In the event that you are unable to attend the meeting but wish to submit written comments, please ensure that your comments are delivered to the Planning and Development Department's office (285 County Road #44) prior to the day of the meeting. Any person who wishes to receive notice or additional information of the application described above may do so by contacting the Planning and Development Department’s office during regular business hours from Monday to Friday, telephone (613) 258-9569.
Any person may attend the public meeting and/or make written or oral submissions either in support of or in opposition to the above item. In the event that you are unable to attend the meeting but wish to submit written comments, please ensure that your comments are delivered to the Planning and Development Department's office (285 County Road 44) prior to the day of the meeting. Any person who wishes to receive notice or additional information of the application described above may do so by contacting the Planning and Development Department’s office during regular business hours from Monday to Friday, telephone (613) 258-9569.
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There are several changes being proposed to the text and land use schedules of By-law 50-12. This amendment is deemed to be a general amendment which applies to lands throughout the Municipality.
Any person may attend the public meeting and/or make written or oral submissions either in support of or in opposition to the above item. In the event that you are unable to attend the meeting but wish to submit written comments, please ensure that your comments are delivered to the Planning and Development Department's office (285 County Road #44) prior to the day of the meeting. Any person who wishes to receive notice or additional information of the application described above may do so by contacting the Planning and Development Department’s office during regular business hours from Monday to Friday, telephone (613) 258-9569.
If you wish to be notified of the decision of The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request to The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville.
Any person may attend the public meeting and/or make written or oral submissions either in support of or in opposition to the above item. In the event that you are unable to attend the meeting but wish to submit written comments, please ensure that your comments are delivered to the Planning and Development Department's office (285 County Road #44) prior to the day of the meeting. Any person who wishes to receive notice or additional information of the application described above may do so by contacting the Planning and Development Department’s office during regular business hours from Monday to Friday, telephone (613) 258-9569.
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If you wish to be notified of the decision of The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request to The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville.
Any person may attend the public meeting and/or make written or oral submissions either in support of or in opposition to the above item. In the event that you are unable to attend the meeting but wish to submit written comments, please ensure that your comments are delivered to the Planning and Development Department's office (285 County Road #44) prior to the day of the meeting. Any person who wishes to receive notice or additional information of the application described above may do so by contacting the Planning and Development Department’s office during regular business hours from Monday to Friday, telephone (613) 258-9569.
Any person may attend the public meeting and/or make written or oral submissions either in support of or in opposition to the above item. In the event that you are unable to attend the meeting but wish to submit written comments, please ensure that your comments are delivered to the Planning and Development Department's office (285 County Road #44) prior to the day of the meeting. Any person who wishes to receive notice or additional information of the application described above may do so by contacting the Planning and Development Department’s office during regular business hours from Monday to Friday, telephone (613) 258-9569.
If you wish to be notified of the decision of The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request to The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville.
If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request to the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville.
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If a person or public body files an appeal of a decision of The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville in respect of the proposed zoning by-law and does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville before the proposed zoning by-law is adopted, the Ontario Lands Tribunal may dismiss all or part of the appeal.
If you wish to be notified of the decision of The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request to The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville.
If a person or public body files an appeal of a decision of The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville in respect of the proposed zoning by-law and does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville before the proposed zoning by-law is adopted, the Ontario Lands Tribunal may dismiss all or part of the appeal.
If a person or public body files an appeal of a decision of the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville in respect of the proposed zoning by-law and does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville before the proposed zoning by-law is adopted, the Ontario Land Tribunal may dismiss all or part of the appeal.
If you wish to be notified of the decision of The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request to The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville.
If you wish to be notified of the decision of The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request to The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville.
If a person or public body files an appeal of a decision of The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville in respect of the proposed zoning by-law and does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville before the proposed zoning by-law is adopted, the Ontario Lands Tribunal may dismiss all or part of the appeal.
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Additional information regarding the application will be made available to members of the public when requested.
Additional information regarding the application will be made available to members of the public when requested.
Additional information regarding the application will be made available to members of the public when requested.
Additional information regarding the application will be made available to members of the public when requested.
If a person or public body files an appeal of a decision of The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville in respect of the proposed zoning by-law and does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville before the proposed zoning by-law is adopted, the Ontario Lands Tribunal may dismiss all or part of the appeal.
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For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact the Planner in one of the following manners:
If a person or public body files an appeal of a decision of The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville in respect of the proposed zoning by-law and does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville before the proposed zoning by-law is adopted, the Ontario Lands Tribunal may dismiss all or part of the appeal.
For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact the Planner in one of the following manners:
For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact the Planner in one of the following manners:
For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact the Planner in one of the following manners:
If a person or public body files an appeal of a decision of The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville in respect of the proposed zoning by-law and does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville before the proposed zoning by-law is adopted, the Ontario Lands Tribunal may dismiss all or part of the appeal.
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Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44 PO Box 130 Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0
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Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44 PO Box 130 Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0
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COMMUNITY EVENTS events@ngtimes.ca
RECURRING EVENTS
Monthly Suppers prepared by Knights of Columbus at Holy Cross Church Hall at 503 Clothier St W. Suppers will be held on the last Thursday of the month. Cost $10 per adult, $5 for children under 12 and $25 for families.
PROBUS: Fellowship, Fun and inFormed presenters are part of the PROBUS gathering on the third Wednesday of each month at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall at 9:30AM. For more information contact at n.g.probus97@gmail.com
Kemptville Legion: Fridays 3-9. Free Pool and Darts. Everyone Welcome
BINGO, Kemptville Legion, Bingos run from the beginning of September until the end of June on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.
NG Duplicate Bridge Club, Masonic Lodge 311 Van Buren Kemptville, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 12:15. All Levels of bridge players are welcome. Info call 613-795-7155
KLUB 67 EUCHRE Join us for fun, social euchre games taking place every 2nd and 4th Wednesday monthly at 1pm, September to May. Location: Kemptville Legion, 100 Reuben Cres, Kemptville. Everyone welcome, $5. To play, cash prizes
Friendship Lunch has shifted into summer mode. A lunch will be served on JULY 5TH , JULY 19TH, AUGUST 2ND and AUGUST 16TH. Regular weekly lunches will resume on SEPTEMBER 6TH. Lunches are served at St. John's United Church hall at 400 Prescott St. and begin at 11:30. There is no charge. A free will offering is appreciated. Everyone is welcome. Drawing from Life - Portrait and figure drawing clothed models. Fridays, 4pm to 7pm, St. John's United Church 400 Prescott Street. Artists at all levels are welcome. Drop in fee $15. For information contact gowjb5@gmail.com
Spencerville Agricultural Society planning general meetings. If you are interested in joining our committee, please email info@spencervillefair.ca to receive all of the meeting details. Jul 8, Aug 12, Oct 21, Nov 11. The Drummond Building, 22 Ryan Street, Spencerville Ontario
BID EUCHRE at Pierce's Corners (aka the Marlborough Community Centre) at 3048 Pierce Road on Tuesday, July 16, 30, August 13, 27, September 10, 24. Registration from 6:30 p.m., play from 7:00 p.m. Contact Debi at debiar@ymail.com
EUCHRE at Pierce's Corners (aka the Marlborough Community Centre) at 3048 Pierce Road on Tuesday, July 9, 23, August 6, 20, September 3, 17. Registration starts at 6:30 p.m., play starts at 7:00 p.m. Contact Debi at debiar@ymail.com
Kemptville Farmers' Market: Many local farmers, producers and makers. Every Sunday from noon til 4pm, May 12 - October 27. Located at 301 Rideau St, Kemptville, across the lot from B&H Grocers
UPCOMING EVENTS
South Gower Cemetery Service Sunday July 7 2:30 pm guest speaker Rev. Samer Kandalaft, music by the Gallagher Family Nights Cemetery Memorial Day Service. July 14, 2024 2 PM . In case of rain; Inkerman United Church, Van Camp Road Mountain. Speaker Reverend Melody Trolly, Special Music Trolly Brothers. 613-915-1604
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Firewood - soft- $60 per cord. Call Reg at 613 258 7606
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1. Documents
5. Wetland
10. Russian emperor
14. Colored part of the eye
15. Small part
16. Skin disease
17. Type of illustrator
19. Rodents
20. And more 21. European freshwater fish
22. Lace tip
23. Overwhelms with noise
25. Artist's stand
27. S
28. Three-paneled art
31. Put out
34. Labors
35. Court
36. Open to all
37. Copper and zinc alloy
38. Mother
39. Chapter in history
40. Visitor
41. Bet
42. Emissary
44. Lass
45. Speech defects
46. Enchanting
50. Rage
52. Utilization
54. Color
55. Parental sister
56. Transgression
58. Bobbin
59. Spooky
60. Against
61. Being
62. It comes in a loaf
63. Speedy
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1. Cut into cubes
2. Give a speech
3. About
4. Supersonic transport
5. Disdains
6. Declines
7. Dogfish
8. Hypnotist
9. Cooking container
10. Prey
11. Deceitful scoundrel
12. Initial wager
13. Repose 1
8. Overweight
22. Snakes
24. Dispute
26. Afflicts
28. Breakfast bread
29. Draw near
30. Frost
31. Decorated, as a cake
32. Fern clusters
33. Floatplanes
34. Financial officer
37. Collide with force
38. Anagram of "Mail"
40. Golly
41. Engaged
43. Small
44. Silenced
46. Craze
47. Large Asian country
48. Parental sisters
49. In accordance with law
50. Pottery
51. Regrets
53. Achy
56. A spider's home
57. Buffoon
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Solutions to last week’s Sudoku
The Mysterious Sarah Mills Gravestone Kemptville Street Piano Jam with Bradley Smith
It's open mic jam time! Come to listen and to play. Join Bradley Smith at the Street Piano, all levels / genres / instruments welcome.
This July 6 Jam is the second of the Street Piano Jam series, with one more jam taking place on August 3. Bradley Smith, host with the most, will entertain you with his favourite tunes between musical get togethers. No stranger to the stage, Bradley has been playing piano, singing, and running jams and open mics for over 50 years. When not performing solo, Bradley plays Southern Rock, 80’s Rock, and Country music with several bands. What? The Kemptville Street Piano Concert Series presents Who? Street Piano Jam with Bradley Smith When? Saturday July 6, 1pm. Also August 3. Where? North Grenville Public Library terrace How much? Free! (Cash donations welcome, or see the featured section on our FB page for the link to our GoFundMe campaign)
Learn more about Bradley Smith at www.suckerforaballad.com
Leach, Ruby Eileen (Taylor)
October 24, 1926 - June 27, 2024
Peacefully, surrounded by her family at the Southbridge Long Term Care Centre, Kemptville on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Ruby Leach, in her 98th year, beloved wife of the late Edgar William Leach. Loving mother of Cheryl Burke (Kevin), Richard Leach (Joanne) and the late Howard (Vera Lynne) and Terry (Elizabeth). Loving Nana to Erin, Morgan, Simon, Kelsi, Taylor, Robert, Tammy and Anne. Great Grandmother to Leo, Bradley, Melissa, Robbie, Katelynn and Amelia and Great Great Grandmother to Oakland, Daxton and Nolan. Predeceased by her siblings Verna, Carson, Reta, Eunice, Edna and Gerald. Dear sister-in-law of Pat Taylor. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Ruby was the matriarch of the family and her home was always open to family and friends.
Friends and family may gather at the Kemptville Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 805 Prescott Street, Kemptville on Friday, July 12, 2024 from 2pm to 5pm. Memorial service at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 2372 Church Street, North Gower, Ontario on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11am followed by interment in the Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery. In Ruby’s memory donations to Ryan’s Well or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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by Harold Tompkins, Oxford Parish Anglican Cemetery
The cemetery monument pictured accompanying this article was discovered last fall leaning up against the Union Cemetery vault at Oxford Mills. It measures 107 X 52 X 5 cm and reads:
“Sarah wife of John Mills Died Feb. 4, 1855 AE 53 Yrs. Sleep love and lost one sleep, Beneath the quiet sod, With peace and hope and pray, We give thee up to God.”
The weeping willow symbol at the top of the monument signifies mourning, grief and sorrow. This created all sorts of questions. Who was Sarah Mills? Where did she live? Did she have any family other than her husband John? Where was she buried? Why was her monument not at her grave? Why was it left at the Cemetery in Oxford Mills and what is to be done with a “lost” grave marker? There isn’t a lost and found office for grave markers and it shouldn’t go in the dump!
Only two bits of information could be immediately gleaned from the stone. One, it could not have come from either the Union or Anglican Cemeteries at Oxford Mills, as they were not opened until 1883. In 1855, that area would have been a farmer’s field. Two, the monument is in remarkably good condition for a stone that is now 168 years old.
I set about to uncover as much of the story of the mysterious Sarah as I could. Searching the 1851 Ontario census revealed a John and Sarah Mills right here in Oxford-on-Rideau township. John aged 54, was listed as a farmer and with him his wife Sarah, 55 and three sons: William, 22, and George, 20, who were listed as labourers and Thomas, 15, was attending school. They were living in a one-story frame house. Fourth son Ezra, 17, was at Burritt’s Rapids working as a cooper. I would later find a fifth son John, 19, who was a cabinet maker in
Merrickville at the time. Sarah, John and their three oldest sons were listed as being born in England.
This sent me off to British records. There, I learned that Sarah was baptized on the 25th of August 1799 in Westhall, Suffolk County, England, the daughter of James Greenard and Ann Theobald. On the 14th of June, 1829, she married John Mills in Westhall. Their three sons William, George and John were born in Westhall as well, before they immigrated to Upper Canada in about 1834. Sons Ezra and Thomas were born in Canada.
From the 1861 Atlas of maps for Leeds and Grenville, I located a J. Mills and a G. Mills in Lot 29 Concession 4 of Oxford-on-Rideau Township in the county of Grenville. John purchased the west half of the Lot on the 17th of May, 1839. That farm is located east of the former Kemptville College barns and Highway 416 on what is now 2930 Dangerfield Road. The current brick house would have replaced the frame house that Sarah lived in.
John also purchased 30 acres east of the current buildings which included a log house. A year after Sarah’s death, John married Almeda Thomas and they moved into the log house. That log house remained as a residence until about 1960. Son John remained in Merrickville and continued as a cabinet/furniture maker and also became an undertaker.
Ezra would continue as a cooper for another 10 years, then move to Winchester to farm, and at age 50 moved to Sonoma California, where he grew fruit, principally peaches, prunes and apples for the dried fruit market. William farmed in Marlborough, then Oxford before heading to Pembina, North Dakota and died in Salem Oregon.
Thomas went to Merrickville and Kitley township before immigrating to Minnesota,
where he farmed for some time before turning to cabinet making. Just 5 weeks before his mother died, George married Matilda Dangerfield. She was also born in England and came to Oxford as a small child. They would take over his father’s farm and raised five sons and three daughters. At the time of Sarah’s death, George was the only son who was married. The other four sons married after her death, and each in their own right became successful and productive members of society. Together they would provide Sarah with at least 35 grandchildren. Sadly, she was to never hold any of them, nor would they ever know their grandmother. Her descendants have spread out over many Provinces and U.S. States. I am unaware of any being still in North Grenville, but believe there may be some as close as Smith’s Falls and Ottawa.
George leased an area west of the current farm house where a school was built. It was S.S. (School Section) # 10 Oxford. On the 26th of June, 1875, George sold a half acre of land across the road at what is now 2915 Dangerfield Road, where a new red brick school with a small frame porch and woodshed was built. On Arbour Day, Friday May 6th, 1930, a fire was started to burn the debris collected over winter. The fire spread into the woodshed and the school was lost. On Monday morning, classes resumed at the Kemptville Agricultural School. Robert Beggs of Hallville was contracted to build a new school on the same site. The one room school was built of concrete blocks, with two entrances and a basement. In September that same year, it was ready for the students upon their return to school. Fittingly enough, this was often referred to as “The Mills School”. It, along with 11 other area schools, were closed in 1964 when the new Oxford-onRideau Public School opened in Oxford Mills. The school was then converted into a residence, and remains as such at the present time.
Apparently none of George and Matilda’s family wished to take over the farm, so on the 22nd of April, 1895, they sold the farm and moved into the Maley Block on Thomas Street in Kemptville, thus ending the “Mills” era on the road. They sold it to Matilda’s nephew, Herbert Dangerfield. Since 1895, five generations of the Dangerfield family, with their wives have or are currently raising their families on the farm: Herbert, Ernie, Ron, Herb and now Paul. Fittingly, the road was named for this family who have now lived and farmed on the road for 129 years.
But back to a couple of my original questions; where was Sarah buried and what should be done with the marker? Since
Sarah and John had come from England, I thought perhaps they would have been Church of England / Anglican in religion. I checked in St. James Anglican Cemetery in Kemptville but they were not buried there. I went back to the 1851 census and realized they were Wesley Methodist in religion. Ah! I checked the records for the “Old Methodist Cemetery” on Clothier Street East in Kemptville. BINGO! Sarah was buried there along with her husband John, his second wife Almeda and two of Sarah and John’s grandchildren, Jemima and George, who died at ages 6 and 16 respectively. This was also the location of the first Methodist church in Kemptville and would have been where Sarah and her family attended until it closed in 1869 and a new brick church was built at what is now 400 Prescott Street. Since church union in 1925, it has been known as St. John’s United Church. The last burial to take place in that cemetery was in the 1890s. By 1954, after years of neglect, it had become overgrown. A bee was held to clean it up but the monuments were in such disarray that they could not be matched up to the proper graves. One tall monument remains, and eight smaller flat stones were arranged in a circle around the tall one, surrounded by a fence.
One of the eight stones happens to be for Sarah’s grandson, George Mills. Sarah’s actual grave site can not be ascertained. Therefore, my thought was that the best place for Sarah’s gravestone would be to place it next to her grandson’s stone. I contacted St. John’s Church, and they agreed to look into the matter, and on Wednesday June 26th, the stone was collected from Oxford Mills and laid to rest beside her grandson George’s stone. Only one mystery remains. Where has the stone been? I speculate that it has been well cared for and probably stored inside for many years as it hasn’t seen the deterioration that many stones of that era show. Possibly, at the time of the cemetery clean-up, a worker or other interested party, being concerned that it might get destroyed, took it home for safe keeping?If anyone has any information about the remaining mystery, I would appreciate learning about where the monument has been for the past 69 years. Please contact me at 613258-2975 or htompkins097@ gmail.com.
Photo credit: John Wilberforce
How you breathe affects your health
An old Chinese adage goes, “If you know the art of deep breathing, you have the strength, wisdom, and courage of ten tigers.” When a kung fu master takes a meditative moment before delivering the kiss of the dragon, these powers are summoned, and woe be the opponent! But is this practice of deep breathing also responsible for the seemingly long lives of these great masters?
Breathing is something we do naturally and without thought. But ask people with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or lung cancer. There’s no taking the lungs for granted, and a great deal of thought goes into the process.
Does it matter, how you breathe? Breathe in, breathe out, isn’t that enough? It turns out, you may want to make some adjustments in how you do it, and you can have a little fun at the same time.
Researchers conducted an interesting study. Over the course of one month, they compared the practice of mindful meditation with three different types of daily, 5-minute breathwork exercises. One group of study participants were instructed to breath using longer inhalations and shorter exhalations. Another group performed box breathing or tactical breathing, which is equal duration of inhalations, breath retentions, and exhalations. A third group probably had a laugh or two as they undertook something called cyclic sighing, which emphasizes prolonged exhalations.
One can’t be sure, from reading the study, if indeed any of the study participants in the third group had a chuckle or two while doing their 5-minutes of sighing. Since it was conducted remotely during the pandemic, researchers wouldn’t know either. But imagining the potential humour only accentuates the study’s results.
Maybe 5 minutes of breathing with prolonged exhalations can be done in relative silence. But after all, it’s called cyclic sighing. So add the vocalization, and especially when two or more people do it together, the humour becomes more palpable.
All three groups achieved greater benefit from daily 5-minutes of breathwork than from the practice of mindful meditation. These benefits were measured in terms of rate of respiration, resting heart rate, and heart rate variability. But the cyclic sighing group had the highest benefit.
Here’s another fun fact about the study. Researchers found that study participants doing cycle sighing benefited more from the exercise the more days they did it compared with mindfulness meditation, an effect not observed in the other groups.
When might you want to try cyclic sighing? The study suggests everyday. But here’s another consideration. In moments of stress and anger, taking time out to breathe deeply has been shown to have positive benefits.
The physiological effect of deeper, slower breathing is a calming of the nervous system. In turn, calmer nerves mean lower blood pressure and heart rate, reduced production of stress hormones, and less build up of lactic acid in muscles.
Add in a bit of laughter and what happens? It may, initially, speed up your heart rate. But the relaxation that follows brings that rate right down. It increases endorphins in the brain that improve mood. It stimulates circulation and aids muscle relaxation. Laughter can ease pain both by distraction and by stimulating the body to fight pain with its own natural painkillers.
Why not try it now, as you finish reading this article? Set a timer for 5 minutes and commence taking deep breaths in, followed by longer sighs of exhale. Anyone around will ask what on Earth you are doing. You can have a good laugh in explaining and inviting them to join in.
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North Grenville enhances primary care access with arrival of Dr. Lavitt
The Municipality of North Grenville is pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Lavitt as the newest physician under the North Grenville Primary Care Incentive. Dr. Lavitt will be practicing at the Rideau Crossing Family Health Centre.
Since adopting a comprehensive Primary Care Strategy in collaboration with local clinics and the Kemptville District Hospital in 2022, the Municipality of North Grenville has been committed to improving healthcare accessibility. Initiatives like the North Grenville Primary Care Incentive aim to attract and support family doctors, ensuring residents have better access to essential medical services.
"We are delighted to welcome Dr. Lavitt to North Grenville," said Mayor Peckford. "Her decision to join our community is a testament to the success of our Primary Care Strategy in attracting top-tier medical professionals dedicated to serving our residents."
Dr. Lavitt brings valuable experience and a dedication to enhancing North Grenville's healthcare landscape. "I firmly believe that we are all deserving of a better quality of life and I am committed to finding ways to continue improving this both for my patients and this wonderful community," Dr. Lavitt expressed.
The addition of Dr. Lavitt marks another significant step in North Grenville's ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare access and quality for all residents.
CCPA acknowledging government move to remove GST/HST
The Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) was on Parliament Hill last week to acknowledge the federal government's decision to eliminate the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) on counselling therapy and psychotherapy services in regulated provinces. This historic move was made possible through Bill C-59, An Act to Implement Certain Provisions of the Fall Economic Statement, which recently received royal assent.
The CCPA extends special recognition to MP Stephen Ellis and MP Lindsay Mathyssen for their instrumental roles in this achievement. Both Members of Parliament put forward Private Members' Bills that significantly contributed to this legislative success, highlighting their dedication to mental health care accessibility.
“We are thrilled that Bill C-59 has become law as it will transform the mental health care landscape in Canada by removing fi nancial barriers that may prevent many individuals from accessing vital therapy services,” said VickiAnne Rodrigue, Quebec Francophone Director
LLGAMH appoints Kim Gifford as CEO
The Lanark, Leeds, Grenville Addictions and Mental Health (LLGAMH) Board of Directors is pleased to announce Kim Gifford as the new CEO, following a competitive search.
“The Board is delighted that Kim has accepted the position of CEO for LLGAMH,” said Roger Haley, Board Chair, LLGAMH. “The selection committee had a number of good candidates from across the province, and at the end of the day, we believe that Kim is our best choice to lead us to our next phase of success. Her 30-plus years of experience with the Agency and proven leadership cannot be matched.”
of CCPA. “We are particularly grateful to the MPs who supported this important measure.”
The CCPA also acknowledges the pivotal role played by Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. Her recognition of the importance of this measure to Canadians and her efforts to bring it to fruition have been crucial in making this tax exemption a reality.
Removing the tax on services provided by Counselling Therapists and Psychotherapists is an important and cost-effective way for the federal government to show Canadians they are listening. This initiative is expected to reduce the financial strain on those seeking assistance, potentially increasing the number of treatment sessions they can access. At a time of extreme inflation, this change will help ensure that more people can afford the mental health care they need, making a significant difference in their lives.
The urgency of this measure is underscored by this year’s Canadian Mental Health Report Card, captured by a national survey organized by the Canadian Alliance of Mental Illness
Kim has held progressive leadership positions throughout her career at LLGAMH. Kim was the Agency’s Manager of Clinical Services for the past eight years, Interim CEO in 2022, and again in June 2024. Kim has experience working in nearly every area of LLGAMH, bringing a breadth of clinical operations experience to her leadership role.
“I feel deeply honoured and privileged to lead the Agency, which I have dedicated myself to for many years,” said Kim. “We have an exceptional team, and I am committed to fostering collaboration across the Agency and with our valued community partners to enhance services for our clients. We have built incredible momentum and will continue that forward progression as a team to deliver much-needed services to our communities.”
Kim’s CEO appointment is effective immediately.
and Mental Health (CAMIMH), which gave Canada a collective grade of ‘F’ on access to publicly funded services. Countless people in Canada face financial barriers that prevent them from receiving the care they desperately need, and these survey results show that much more needs to be done.
"This achievement reflects the tremendous effort and dedication of our association, members, and partners," said Dr. Kim Hollihan, CCPA’s Chief Executive Officer.
"With the GST/HST removed from these crucial services, more Canadians will be able to access the care they need. Our advocacy has made a real difference, and we are excited to keep working towards better mental
health support across the country."
The CCPA remains committed to ongoing collaboration with the federal government to further enhance mental health care accessibility across Canada. The association encourages Canadians seeking mental health services to reach out to a counsellor, counselling therapist, or psychotherapist. For more information or to find a counsellor near you, please visit the CCPA directory of Canadian Certified Counsellors.
Kim Gifford, CEO, Lanark, Leeds, Grenville Addictions and Mental Health
