May 2020 Archive
Alliston first responder shares her career path during National Paramedic Week
It’s National Paramedic Week from May 24-30 and the occupation is being celebrated throughout Simcoe County. Alliston based paramedic of eight years Laura Sperdutti told ...
Tottenham artist empowers women through ‘Think Pink Welding’
A local woman is inspiring fellow females to follow their passions through her welded artwork and successful business. Daniela Torelli of Tottenham, who’s a member ...
Data shows COVID-19’s much more prevalent and less deadly than previously thought
As studies reveal COVID-19’s prevalence is exponentially more common than what was originally captured through conventional tests, Canadian health officials say this demonstrates the importance ...
First “summer” event of 2020: RURBAN Farmers Market in Alliston
With the weather warming up, many Ontarians who have been obeying the Provincial government’s stay-at-home orders are eager to get outside and enjoy the sun. ...
Nottawasaga Futures to distribute $1 million to local businesses in need
The Federal government has rolled out a number of programs to support businesses financially during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many are still falling through the ...
New Tecumseth libraries launch curbside pickup
Bookworms throughout New Tecumseth rejoice! All three of the Town’s library branches introduced curbside pickup on Monday, allowing readers to check out physical books for ...
New “Virtual Visits” program launches at Stevenson
In the era of COVID-19 many institutions and organizations are adapting how they operate to be in compliance with rapidly changing government regulations. Stevenson Memorial ...
Music in the Park silenced this summer
The bandshell at Keogh Park in Tottenham won’t be getting much use this summer. A popular place to spend a Sunday, the park has been ...
Parents left wondering how to collect kid’s belongings from closed schools
Premier Doug Ford announced last week that schools won’t reopen in June, leaving many parents wondering how they can safely get their child’s belongings out ...
Tennis anyone? Tottenham club now open for the summer
As far as sports go, tennis provides a natural barrier and distance between competitors while on the court. There is no contact between players during ...
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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 ...
