April 2013 Archive
Marylake Monastery and Shrine provide a welcoming retreat
The more complicated life gets, the greater the need for the simplicity of contemplation. And a dose of spiritual enlightenment can soothe the soul. When ...
New Path seeks volunteers
New Path Foundation is seeking community minded individuals from across Simcoe County to join a progressive, volunteer Board of Directors. If you are interested in ...
NVCA baord meeting notes
• NVCA updates watershed health reporting: Conservation Authorities in Ontario first piloted watershed health “report cards” more than 10 years ago, to ensure watershed health ...
Public school salaries disclosed
In keeping with the government’s commitment to accountability and transparency, the salaries and taxable benefits of employees in the Ontario Public Service and the broader ...
Red Cross elects new executive, seeks youth representative
The Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Red Cross, Simcoe–Muskoka Branch was held at Monday, April 15 in Barrie. After a brief presentation of the ...
United Way Simcoe County hits record goal for third year
United Way Greater Simcoe County (UWGSC) surpassed its 2012 campaign goal with a record-breaking achievement of $1.836 million, according to its public announcement Feb. 21. ...
Police information session at Banting
The Nottawasaga OPP and the Nottawasaga OPP Police Services Board will host an information session on Wednesday May 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Banting ...
Drivers distracted, police paying attention
The Nottawasaga OPP participated in the OPP’s distracted driving campaign from April 15–22, the prime message of this campaign was “put down the phone and ...
4X4 driver – on grass
The Nottawasaga OPP received a mischief call on April 17, at 3:41 a.m. regarding a red 4 x 4 pick up truck driving erratically through ...
Not a R.I.D.E. warrior
The Nottawasaga OPP were busy over the weekend with 104 calls for police service as well conducting several R.I.D.E programs all over our area. On ...
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Tottenham mom raises awareness ahead of Rare Disease Day
By Brock Weir This Saturday is February 29 – a rare day in our calendar that only comes around in the Leap Year. But, it ...
How can we help curb child poverty?
My son and I are embarking on a mission in late January, in an effort to help the less fortunate. Many of those we will be helping are children. We live relative luxury in this country, even if we are challenged by the free market and accompanying economic pitfalls. We complain about the price at the pumps, hydro rates and credit card bills.
Sale aids mission cause
This time I will walk the talk on mission trip
Mark Pavilons Writers write. We tell stories. Sometimes we witness events first-hand. Often, we help others retell their tales of adventure, both tragic and happy. ...
Democracy is the best system we have
The people have spoken. This pretty much sums up the fundamentals of our democratic system in a nutshell. Sure, our form of government may not be perfect, but it’s the very foundation of our society.
Neville-Lake Family memorial day planned
Hundreds of people are expected Sunday, Aug. 14 at Kettle Lake Park in King City, to commemorate the three Neville-Lake children and their grandfather, who ...
Do individual rights trump those of society?
The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one. Top-down dictatorships, socialist nations and communist ideology put the “state” ahead of the individual. We here in the free west have grown accustomed to our liberal rights, and shun those other systems.
Student speakers wow judges at Tottenham Legion competition
Students from four local schools faced off at the first level of Legion Youth Speeches competition Feb. 28.
Tottenham’s Jordan Clark stars in fourth season of Family Channel drama
Jordan Clark, Tottenham’s favourite dancer, has been cast in Family Channel’s The Next Step for a fourth season.
How to help Syrian refugees in Simcoe–Grey
The Simcoe-Grey Federal Liberal Riding Association has undertaken to collect gently used items of clothing, toys, personal hygiene and bedding for Borden and Meaford housed ...
