Town staff doing great job caring for cemeteries
Too often people wish to discuss bad things that have happened and I wanted to mention how great a job the Town of Napanee staff are doing looking after our cemeteries. The grounds are kept immaculate each and every week... Continue reading→
Why we have a housing shortage
We have an acute housing shortage. Apartments are scarce. Few are unaffordable. No one seems interested in building any more. New housing projects are stalled. Gibbard District and Heritage Park are moving at snail’s pace. People are sleeping in tents.... Continue reading→
What political parties should take away from latest Liberal by-election defeat
Since confederation, the Liberals have dominated federal politics in Canada. Much of this success has been due to the fact that they have traditionally staked out the centre of the political spectrum and adjusted their policies to the left and... Continue reading→
Citizens of Napanee, be prepared
When water/sewer problems are being dealt with by the infrastructure of the Town of Greater Napanee, or its sub-contractors, you can expect: 1) no notification as to when the repair will occur, even though the situation has been known about... Continue reading→
Council wasting tax dollars enforcing problems that don’t exist
At its May 28, 2024 regular session, Greater Napanee council received an update from staff on Short Term Accommodations (STA). As part of that update staff indicated that almost 70 per cent of communities in Greater Napanee’s size range do... Continue reading→
LACGH is one great hospital
On April 11 I was taken to Lennox and Addington County General Hospital where I spent one week due to heart problems. The care I received was amazing. The doctors, nurses, and all staff were so kind, attentive, and treated... Continue reading→
Upset with service from town hall? Blame user fees
Many within the community have experienced frustration when dealing with Napanee town hall. In fact, it is not uncommon to hear about people having to wait weeks, months and even years just to get the simplest of things done. So... Continue reading→
Community lucky to have locally owned newspaper
Fellow Napanee and area residents- we are very lucky to have the Beaver to remain in operation under Adam Prudhomme. He has put a lot of work into his former job as editor, he did this as an employee- now... Continue reading→
Sound the alarm for nature
With the advent of “National Wildlife Week” (April 7-13) I’m reflecting on how human activity has altered and negatively impacted the natural world. Imagine the complex web of life is like a colourful tapestry hanging on the wall. At first... Continue reading→
L&A Women’s Institute thanks community for support during February’s Women’s Matters campaign
The Lennox & Addington District Women’s Institute wishes to thank everyone who participated in their recent “Women’s Matters” campaign. This was our fourth year collecting feminine hygiene products, and it was once again very successful thanks to the generous public,... Continue reading→