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Dry land training for Hornets player in off-season

With no ice in any arenas in the province, Alliston Hornets forward Adam Hoppe said physical training during the off-season is an important part of ...

Long-term care accounting for most COVID-19 deaths

As the vast majority of COVID-19 deaths in Ontario are taking place at long-term care facilities, the importance of protecting the province’s most vulnerable has ...

New Tecumseth has continued blood donations during the pandemic

In some communities, blood donation clinics were cancelled as the municipal buildings used as donor centres closed due to COVID-19. Fortunately for New Tecumseth, Councillor ...

Town extending closures until end of May, cancels summer camps, events

The Town of New Tecumseth recently extended the closure of all its facilities from May 4 to May 31. Town CAO Blaine Parkin said the ...

Town Councillor shines light on International Day of Families

Friday, May 15, is the International Day of Families and a local Councillor took the opportunity to recognize the special day at Monday’s regular council ...

Premier Ford optimistic about return to cottages for Victoria Day

As warmer weather brings more people into the great outdoors, enjoying nature, health officials say Ontarians can’t return to their cottages just yet. Canada’s Chief ...

Annual Walk for Alzheimer’s moves to virtual format this year

The Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County is hosting its annual Walk for Alzheimer’s fundraiser May 31, but, for the first time ever, the event has ...

Local Glee Club using its talents to recognize frontline workers

At a time when human interaction is being limited by physical distancing, many are finding alternative ways to connect. Despite not being able to meet ...

Local hospital lands $150,000 matching donation from Morningview

As Stevenson Memorial Hospital deals with added costs and financial uncertainty in the face of COVID-19, a local organization has stepped in to provide support. ...

Health officials advise the public to physically distance this Mother’s Day

The number of COVID-19 positive cases is starting to slow down, but health officials are advising people to still exercise physical distancing, particularly during Mother’s ...

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Demystifying public health food safety inspections

By Dr. Michelle Quaye, Public Health Physician Health inspections take place in many different settings, but they all have the same goal: making sure that ...

Turn into the waves

By Brian Lockhart When I was in my final year of high school, our entire Grade 12 class entered the gym to view the movie ...

Minority reports

By Brock Weir Like many Canadians on Monday night, I eagerly awaited the results of three Federal byelections – two in the GTA and one ...

Monthly Message: A day in the life of a volunteer at the Alliston Food Bank

By Alliston Food Bank What does a day in the life of a volunteer at the Alliston Food Bank really look like? From the outside, ...

Hungary: The tide goes out

By Gwynne Dyer Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk sent a message congratulating Hungary’s newly elected prime minister, Peter Magyar, for having evicted long-serving populist leader ...

Culture clash

By Brian Lockhart There is a rather famous video of a minor baseball game where parents in the stands are harassing the umpire. The umpire ...

Why bother? Here’s why.

By Brock Weir Easter is one of my favourite holidays. While the religious aspect is the main element of the observance, for many it’s a ...

Monthly Message: CONTACT Seniors Programs sees incredible success in the community

In an era when social isolation, especially among seniors, is a pressing issue, initiatives focused on free local programming and community engagement are more important ...