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Artist Claude Lemay Exhibits at MERA May 7

For the entire month of May, the work of Claude Lemay will be on display at the MERA Schoolhouse. Please join us for a special “meet the artist” event on May 7th. Claudel (Claude Lemay), a self-taught painter, favors mixed techniques, incorporating printing and collage into her…

Inverarys Alexis Hollingsworth Publishes First Novel: The Life We Choose

Alexis Hollingsworth keeps pretty busy. Still in her mid-twenties, she is on maternity leave from her job as a medical assistant. In addition to looking after her youngest daughter, she is also busy with two older girls. On top of that, she recently moved from Harrowsmith to a…

Community Columns - April 20th, 2023

These columns from our community reporters are updated every week. Table of Contents Arden Battersea/Storrington Cloyne - Northbrooke Denbigh Godfrey Harlowe Harrowsmith Henderson Inverary Maberly-Bolingbroke Mississippi Ompah Parham-Tichborne Perth Road Plevna Sydenham Verona…

Re: Sunshine List

I thought your editorial regarding Ontario’s Sunshine List (April 13, 2023) offered a strong argument for adapting the Sunshine List to maintain its relevance by better reflecting those positions in the public service that receive the highest salaries. As you note, the list was…

Ford’s New Budget Will Hurt Students

No matter how you look at the numbers, the Ford government is letting schools fall further behind. School boards across Ontario have been clear: cutting pandemic education funding will mean less support for kids that need it. Ford’s budget cuts that funding by nearly $1 billion,…

Ruth Eliza Brown (Wattam)

On April 10, 2023 at Helen Henderson Care, Ruth peacefully passed away. Beloved wife of the late Donald George Brown. Dear and loving mother of Donna Mary Green (Andy), stepmother to Earl Brown (Donna) and the late Glen Brown (Pat). Predeceased by her siblings Weldon Wattam…

Erwood Reynolds

August 27th, 1931 to March 30th, 2023 In his 92nd year, surrounded by the love of Wendy, Sean, and Micheal and in the compassionate care of Providence Manor, Erwood – the strong, handsome, gregarious, hard-working, fun- loving, community-minded, stubborn, even-tempered (haha!)…

Grant, Arthur George

The Ropeman, beloved husband in his 52nd year of marriage to Judy (nee Small), passed away at Kingston, April 2, 2023, at the age of 72. Predeceased by his parents George and Patricia Grant. Loving father of Cody (Gina), Andrea (Michael) and Marty. Cherished grandfather of…

Larochelle, Gilles Joseph

It is with profound sadness that the family of Gilles Joseph Larochelle announce his passing on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at the age of 75. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his children, the love of his family and the incredibly compassionate staff at Providence…

Sydenham HS Ahead of the Manufacturing Curve

Sydenham High School has been offering Grade 11 & 12 students the opportunity to explore various trades while still in school for many years. The programs themselves continue to evolve and the provincial government has recently announced funding to deliver new advanced machinery…