November 2019 Archive
OPP’s all–inclusive skate park wins the hearts of 100 Women Who Care
By Wendy Gabrek The fourth and final meeting for 2019 of 100 Women Who Care New Tecumseth took place last Thursday evening at the Gibson ...
Tottenham Water holding public meeting Tuesday
By Wendy Gabrek In response to questions that have arisen after a recent article published by the Toronto Star, the advocacy group, Tottenham Water, will ...
Flato Developments opens sales office for new community
By Brian Lockhart A new subdivision planned for Beeton was debuted during a grand opening at their sales office on Main Street in Beeton on ...
Tim Hortons supports local shelter with annual Smile Cookie Campaign
By Wendy Gabrek Tim Hortons Canada knows how to make you smile – twice. Once, when you purchase a Smile Cookie during the annual campaign ...
Tottenham’s water supply in focus at Ontario Legislature
The issue of contamination in Tottenham’s drinking water supply was in sharp focus at Queen’s Park on Monday morning. On November 18, following further damning ...
Five outstanding community members recognised during annual Hall of Fame event
Chosen by a selection committee that reviews nominations submitted by members of the community, this year’s inductees were chosen because they are “exemplary in their ...
McDonald’s Alliston celebrates grand re–opening
By Wendy Gabrek After closing for renovations just after Labour Day long weekend, with just the drive-thru remaining open in limited capacity from September 17th ...
Cookstown set to host Light Up Night
The Cookstown Light Up Night, as presented by the Cookstown & District Chamber of Commerce, will take place this Saturday, November 30. Welcome winter village ...
Five outstanding community members recognized during annual Hall of Fame event
By Wendy Gabrek Recently, five outstanding members of the community were inducted into the South Simcoe Hall of Fame. They are: Richard White, Michael Cook, ...
Hornets maintaining first place after win over Midland
By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets added another two points to their total after a win over the Midland Flyers on Sunday night, November 10, ...
Next Page »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 ...
