The North Grenville Times

05/31/2024

Good afternoon, North Grenville!

Looks like a warm weekend is coming up. There’s a slight chance of rain, but hey, it’s good for the garden! Here’s what’s happening around the community this weekend. As always, if you have anything to add, please post below.

Art on The Waterfront
June 1-2, Chesterville, Ontario
Enjoy a free family event with live music, a kids’ zone, and fantastic local artisans.

Southgate Yard Sale
June 1, 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Featuring a massive plant and bake sale. The play structure and café will be open. Delicious baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, and brisket will be available for purchase.

Saint Paul’s Presbyterian Church Yard Sale, Spring Market, and BBQ
June 1, starting at 8:00 am
Explore a variety of items and enjoy a BBQ starting at 11:00 am.

First Stop’s 30th Anniversary Celebration
June 1, starting at 12:00 pm
Congratulations to Neill and his team! The celebration includes a BBQ, cake, and draws for Stihl chainsaws. Don’t miss the mini excavator demos—try your hand at operating one!

NG Pride Parade and Afterparty
June 2, starting at 10:30 am
Kick off Pride Month with a vibrant parade. Join the afterparty at Riverside Park for activities like balloon artists, rainbow Jenga, and a trivia contest.

Enjoy the weekend, North Grenville! Have fun and make the most of these wonderful community events.

03/08/2024

Ready for the weekend and the upcoming March break?

Looking for some fun activities around the community? Here's what's happening:

International Women's Day Celebration
Today, join us at the North Grenville Municipal Centre from 4pm-6pm as we celebrate International Women's Day with inspiring speakers, refreshments, childcare, and games. Let's come together to honor and empower women!

Hockey Fundraiser
Friday night is all about hockey! Catch an exciting matchup between North Grenville District High School and St. Michaels Catholic High School. It's not just about the game; it's about supporting a great cause and raising funds for their proms. Come out and cheer for your team!

Arts and Crafts Supply Sale
Got a creative itch that needs scratching? Don't miss the Arts and Crafts Supply Sale at The North Grenville Municipal Centre on Saturday. Stock up on all your favorite craft supplies and get ready to unleash your creativity.

Daylight Saving Time Reminder
And don't forget to spring ahead! Set your clocks forward one hour early Sunday morning. We might lose an hour of sleep, but we gain more daylight for all these awesome activities!

Which event are you most excited about? Share your plans and let's make this weekend one to remember!

01/29/2024

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01/23/2024

We're back online! We've missed engaging with the community and promoting local events, so we've created a new page to reconnect with all of you. Come check us out at our new page NG Times in The Community . Let's continue to celebrate and support the fantastic events in our community together!

12/24/2023

08/10/2023

When Oxford-on-Rideau was first surveyed in 1791, a grid pattern was used to divide the land into concessions and lots. That sounds simple, doesn’t it?
https://ngtimes.ca/country-roads-2/

08/09/2023

The highlight of any summer other than camping and going to the cottage is viewing the annual Perseid Meteor Shower. This year, the peak night occurs on the night of August 12 into the morning of the 13th.
https://ngtimes.ca/aug-12-13-perseid-meteor-shower/

08/09/2023

This past weekend, during an overnight stay, I was able to get a sampling of bird behaviour in a South Shore urban area of Montreal.

This past weekend, during an overnight stay, I was able to get a sampling of bird behaviour in a South Shore urban area of Montreal.

08/08/2023

Labour shortages have long been a challenge for the meat processing sector. Not only does this create problems for meat processing businesses themselves, but it also makes it harder for farmers to access much-needed processing capacity for their livestock when animals are ready for market.

Labour shortages have long been a challenge for the meat processing sector. Not only does this create problems for meat processing ...

08/08/2023

Jayne Couch Molony, assisted by Jennifer Gow, has been leading a weekly Saturday morning art class for kids and adults alike at the North Grenville Public Library. It’s a free drop-in class for anyone regardless of skill, experience or training, and the Community Grant Program helps pay for the supplies used.

Jayne Couch Molony, assisted by Jennifer Gow, has been leading a weekly Saturday morning art class for kids and adults alike at the North...

08/08/2023

Clayton Jones, President and owner of Canadian Rail Equipment Works & Services Inc. (CREWS), has designed and built a fast-expanding railcar transloading and storage facility. The effective design can be adapted to regions across Canada.

When it comes to the rail business and moving goods, the Jones family and their team are setting a high standard in efficiency.

08/07/2023

Bats are nocturnal animals and feed most actively two to three hours following sunset. They are efficient pest controllers as they consume three times their body weight in insects per night.

Approximately three percent of bats carry the rabies virus. The most common signs of rabies in bats are the inability to fly and resting ...

08/07/2023

In late June, trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board voted to find their colleague, Trustee Curtis Jordan, guilty of a Code of Conduct violation.

In late June, trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board voted to find their colleague, Trustee Curtis Jordan, guilty of a Code ...

08/06/2023

Where are the passionate people who care more about humans than pristine gardens or if a jail comes to town or not?

Over the past year, I have listened to a lot of debates at Council meetings over the issues of the jail, development and other very...

08/06/2023

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the issue of housing.

The July 25 regularly scheduled Council meeting began with an announcement that North Grenville was once again crowned Ontario’s Most ...

08/05/2023

Several cases of a canine illness called “kennel cough” in the past few weeks can potentially be linked to the Ferguson Forest Dog Park, where the contagious illness has likely been spread between the furry friends.

Several cases of a canine illness called “kennel cough” in the past few weeks can potentially be linked to the Ferguson Forest Dog Park,...

08/05/2023

The funds raised by the Club will go a long way to meeting our obligations toward local projects.

Nancy Mace of Prescott, winner of the Rotary 50/50 draw at Kemptville Live, attended a Kemptville Rotary meeting recently where she ...

08/05/2023

“Asteroid that could make everyone on Earth a billionaire confirmed to be exploded this year.” Sometimes, reading something stupid online makes one want to simply mentally extinguish it and move on. Other times, the stupidity is so intense that it warrants picking apart.

“Asteroid that could make everyone on Earth a billionaire confirmed to be exploded this year.” Sometimes, reading something stupid online ...

08/04/2023

Local favourite John Carroll is back for an afternoon at the Street Piano. Always entertaining, this witty gritty teller of pithy yarns will woo you with his banter while his skilled finger-style and slide guitar playing will charm and cheer you for hours!

Local favourite John Carroll is back for an afternoon at the Street Piano. Always entertaining, this witty gritty teller of pithy yarns ...

08/04/2023

“We are absolutely thrilled that North Grenville has once again been selected as Ontario’s most active community,” highlighted Mayor Nancy Peckford.

On July 25, ParticipACTION announced that the Municipality of North Grenville has been crowned Ontario’s Most Active Community as part of ...

08/04/2023

Hard work pays off, and for Zack, it has paid off big time. He was selected to represent Team Ontario U17 in the field lacrosse Canadian championships next September in Charlottetown

North Grenville produces no shortage of great athletes, and their achievements just keep growing. Lacrosse player Zack Chevalier is the ...

08/03/2023

Let’s try to think about our actions more carefully and who we are hurting the most.

A few years ago, the Post Office took away their recycling bins. One of the reasons given from head office was the risk of personal ...

08/02/2023

Service delivery was impacted by the strike, but as of last week, essential services were not being impacted, and a contingency plan was put in place to ensure the continued immediate safety of children and youth.

Workers with the CUPE Local 2577 bargaining unit representing about 93 child protection workers in Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville, were ...

07/31/2023

Some residents have expressed concern this year, as they do every year, that North Grenville’s yard maintenance rules are too strict, or that it doesn’t make sense for landowners not to have control over their own property, especially in a rural area. Is this really the case? Or do yard maintenance rules serve a good purpose?

A question that is bound to come up more often for homeowners and some renters in the summer, as opposed to the winter, is one regarding ...

07/29/2023

By last week, over 4,400 wildfires had been reported in Canada this year. Smoke has been so intense that it has been blown across the ocean, reaching Europe.

Local residents may have noticed that it has been a while since several consecutive days of thick smoke adversely impacted both visibility...

07/28/2023

Oh time, wherefore art thou? A lack of time and resources will always render it impossible for Council and residents to be as connected as they wish to be.

For those who haven’t watched the video of the July 12 Council meeting, I recommend you do so. For those without access to sufficient ...

07/27/2023

Now that our gardens are starting to produce, it’s salad season. Yay!

Now that our gardens are starting to produce, it’s salad season. Yay! Mind you, salads can be kind of bland and food companies have...

07/26/2023

Individuals have the responsibility to protect themselves from mosquito bites by: avoiding areas with high mosquito populations, wearing light-coloured clothing, including long sleeves, pants and hat, covering exposed skin and using a mosquito repellent containing the appropriate amount of DEET.

The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit would like to remind our citizens that we started our mosquito surveillance program ...

07/26/2023

Over the past few days we have had a few visitors who don’t tend to “dally” for any amount of time when they do drop in, giving me the inspiration for my article’s title!

What a beautiful day to get up to and enjoy, as we sit on the deck for a breakfast of what are probably the last of the "local" ...

07/26/2023

Last year’s Nutritious Food Basket costing, conducted by the local health unit, found that when considering average rent and food costs, a typical lower income family could expect to be left with as little as $90 for monthly bills and other routine expenses, which is clearly not feasible.

North Grenville residents are no strangers to the idea of “paying it forward”, so imagine how much kindness they can spread when it’s made...