Politically Speaking

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 ...

Free Tottenham Steam tickets

Dear Editor Tottenham Steam has partnered with the Parnaby Team of RCR Realty to provide a limited quantity of free tickets to the community for ...

Of Interest

• Alliston resident gains worldview on girl’s rights after interning in Ghana
• Decision on Admin Centre delayed until March 18 following outcry
• Proposed community centre takes step forward
• Police seek information on missing woman last seen in Alliston
• Wilson resigns from cabinet, Progressive Conservatives leaving questions swirling
• Support local elementary school through book purchase, donations

Letters to the Editor

• LETTER: The Flag Flies at Half Mast
• Is Beeton progressing or digressing? asks reader
• Support Lions Walk for Dog Guides
• Local firefighters thanked for their efforts
• Community Week letter of thanks 2017
• Concern over bus cancellation
• Ashlie Drake fundraiser a success
• Thanks for organizing Toot’n Holler
• Great local paper
• Railway saved by volunteers, ORA, Chamber

Articles

• Where is the best place for Banting?
• Vince’s Market opens new store in Tottenham
• Vince’s Market opens Tottenham location Sept. 22
• Domino’s delivers cheque
• Domino’s Alliston raises $35K in ‘All Day for Jordyn’ fundraiser
• Arrested at Potato Fest.
• Adj–Tos resident charged for drugs and a weapon
• Motorcyclists terrorize on 400 series highways
• Deputy Mayor will be sadly missed
• Borden Women’s Open raises $800 for SMHF

Articles

• Where is the best place for Banting?
• Vince’s Market opens new store in Tottenham
• Vince’s Market opens Tottenham location Sept. 22
• Domino’s delivers cheque
• Domino’s Alliston raises $35K in ‘All Day for Jordyn’ fundraiser
• Arrested at Potato Fest.
• Adj–Tos resident charged for drugs and a weapon
• Motorcyclists terrorize on 400 series highways
• Deputy Mayor will be sadly missed
• Borden Women’s Open raises $800 for SMHF