Encourage our MPs to stand up for Canada
Thank you John Ormiston, for your letter to the editor to the Napanee Beaver, published Jan. 20, 2025. Your well written letter is so appropriate at this time and a good wake up call for all Canadians. Your letter should... Continue reading→
Stand on guard
Recent threats, from the incoming American president regarding the annexation of Canada by economic force or other means- not ruling out military action, have been chilling. While one cannot predict the actions of this politician, he remains a very reckless... Continue reading→
You can’t trust Town Hall
On Nov. 17, I posted my review of the shoddy, in name only, ‘survey’ of Napanee prior to the budget process. Quote: “As such, none of the ‘numbers or percentages’ presented were meaningful or of value to the decision-making process.”... Continue reading→
Napanee council has failed constituents regarding encampment bylaws
Greater Napanee council constantly bemoans the limited resources available to the Town of Greater Napanee, which makes the Encampment Report of Oct. 22, such a disgrace. Council failed in its duties to the constituents of Napanee in two ways: They... Continue reading→
Cauldron Sisters Halloween dance raises $2,500 for SPWC
The Cauldron Sisters hosted a benefit dance on Saturday Oct. 26, at Selby Community Hall. What a blast! Many thanks to these amazing Witches and their families for all they do to make The Cauldron Sisters Napanee a huge success.... Continue reading→
Litterbug visitors are not welcome
Adolphustown is a gorgeous part of Greater Napanee. We feel really lucky to live in this area. Visitors alike take great pleasure when they come to this area to enjoy the great fishing, tranquility and views. But certain visitors are... Continue reading→
Napanee’s proposed encampment bylaw won’t be able to be enforced
Town Council was presented with a “Roadmap to ruin”, at the Oct. 22 meeting, in the guise of the Encampment Consultation Report. In my presentation to council on Sept. 3 , I said, “I have one more thing to add... Continue reading→
Ford’s cuts put stress on school bus drivers
I am concerned about the Ford government’s funding reductions to the school transportation infrastructure. Already there are communities that are without adequate buses available to get children to school- the school bus industry is already being stressed, having drivers doing double runs... Continue reading→
Stone Mills Marketplace a welcome addition to the Beaver
Just wanted to congratulate the Beaver on a successful transition the last few months. When it was announced it was being sold, I wasn’t sure what to expect but am pleased that it is doing well. I really enjoy features... Continue reading→
What needs to be done to address safety in Greater Napanee
During its public consultations on Sept. 3, council received a number of presentations on the impacts of homelessness within Greater Napanee. By far, the biggest concern expressed by residents was for their safety. The centrepiece of the town’s response in... Continue reading→