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OPP searching for volunteers to join Auxiliary Unit

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking dedicated volunteers to join the local OPP Auxiliary Program. Auxiliary members ...

How to apply for an Accessible Parking Permit in Ontario

By Brian Lockhart Ontario accessible parking permits (APPs) can be issued to a person or company vehicle used to transport people with a disability. An ...

Trusting the science – and architects

When I first started writing this column, I thought it would simply be a space to express my views on local, national, international issues – ...

Do you speak my language?

By Brian Lockhart There are times when I wonder how anyone learning English as a second language can ever figure it out. It comes naturally ...

South Simcoe Streams Network looking for help planting trees

By Brian Lockhart South Simcoe Streams Network is looking for volunteers to come out and plant native trees and shrubs along local waterways. Planting trees ...

Charges laid after train hits vehicle, two dead, three injured

By Brian Lockhart Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police, with the assistance of the Nottawasaga Major Crime Unit, have made an ...

Skyliners Big Band will appear at Trinity United Church

By Brian Lockhart Trinity United Church in Beeton will be swinging with the sound of music from days gone by when the Skyliners Big Band ...

Loretto man wins big with instant crossword

By Brian Lockhart A relatively new hobby has paid off big time for a Loretto man. Imre Jr. Szilvasi is celebrating after winning a $100,000 ...

Tribute Leather offers hand-crafted, hand-stitched, and beautiful leather goods

By Brian Lockhart When it comes to products that are stylish and durable, nothing beats real leather. Properly made leather products can last a lifetime ...

Sound & Art Contest at Hear Well be Well focuses on performers

By Brian Lockhart Many of the arts rely on sound to deliver their message or enhance a performance. Music, film, and theatre all rely on ...

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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 ...