October 2014 Archive
Hornets shut–out Schomberg in close battle
It was a rough, tough, game Friday night between the Alliston Hornets and the Schomberg Cougars. Despite a high intensity 60 minutes of hockey, neither ...
Misfit Militia end season on a high note as Team Canada impresses in tune–up win
The air inside the arena and all through the collective Roller Derby community was electrified with the anticipation of one of the biggest events of ...
Are these signs really needed?
Dear editor: I live on the west end of Beeton on the western-most street, near the West Country building project. We recently had a parking ...
New restrictions in place at Stevenson
Dear editor: At Stevenson Memorial Hospital we understand there is concern in the community surrounding the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), and the hospital’s readiness and ...
Shootings in Ottawa
Dear editor: I am deeply saddened by the horrific events in Ottawa and unreservedly condemn these brutal and heartless acts of violence. This attack is ...
Shots fired echo in the hearts of Veterans
Dear editor: I was shocked by the coverage of Parliament Hill shooting on Page 5 of The Herald under the title ‘MP Safe Following Shooting’. ...
ATV collision
On Saturday, October 25th, at 11:05 p.m. a passerby motorist located a male party laying injured in the southwest ditch at the intersection of the ...
Talk to your kids about posting images online
Police are urging parents to talk to their children about the dangers of posting or sharing inappropriate photos online. On Wednesday, October 22, Detectives were ...
Female driver caught speeding, child in the car
On Friday, October 10th at 2:22 p.m. an officer from the Nottawasaga OPP was on general patrol on Tottenham Road south of County Road 1 ...
Blackhorse Theatre Opens 44th Season
Get ready to split your sides from laughter with Blackhorse’ latest farce, “A Little Quickie” written by Jane Milmore and William Van Zandt. A unique ...
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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 ...
