Politically Speaking

Remembering in Discomfort

By Brock Weir Remembrance Day services are always, in my view, a spectacular sight. I’ve been a life-long sucker for pomp and circumstance, so the ...

Just let them steal

By Brian Lockhart You may have seen the words or something similar, “It’s the kind of town where people don’t feel the need to lock ...

District energy provides an opportunity to address growth challenges 

It is projected that some Simcoe County municipalities will see their populations double by 2050. But no one is talking about the impact of that ...

Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Women Abuse Prevention Month returns

In Canada, November is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Women Abuse Prevention Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness, supporting survivors, and ...

Basking in the glow of unity

By Brock Weir It must be a feeling parents know all too well, but, not having any children myself, I must say it was a ...

Israeli election: No change

By Gwynne Dyer According to the ‘70s anarchist slogan, ‘No matter who you vote for, the government always gets in’. That’s certainly true for the ...

Basking in the glow of unity

By Brock Weir It must be a feeling parents know all too well, but, not having any children myself, I must say it was a ...

Prevent a tragedy

By Brian Lockhart “It’s such a tragedy.” Quite often you hear those words after a serious accident has claimed someone’s life or left people seriously ...

Remembering them

By Brian Lockhart I’m not sure how many World War II veterans are still with us across the country. In 2025, it was reported that ...

Holiday giving at the Alliston Food Bank

If you have ever dropped off a bag of groceries, organized a food drive, or donated to the Alliston Food Bank, you have helped someone ...

Of Interest

• Have your say on replacing Beeton Arena
• Influenza outbreak closes inpatient unit at Stevenson Memorial Hospital
• Annual Kevin Lord Memorial tournament supports several causes
• From decks to drywall: Understanding New Tecumseth’s building permit rules
• Who chopped down the cherry tree?
• New Tecumseth seeks community input to determine future of local museum

Letters to the Editor

• Somaliland: Mixed motives
• Full speed ahead in 2026
• The customer is always right
• Monthly Message: My Sister’s Place fundraises year-round to support women and children
• Ukraine: Buying time
• A vote is worth more than a hill of buttons
• Menace to society
• Uncharted territory
• Don’t unpack the sweaters just yet
• If Taylor Swift says it…

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