May 2023 Archive

Marion Carlton

By Dr. Ted Vandevis Let me introduce you to SMH’s first Director of Nursing. Marion Carlton joined the hospital in 1954 and watched the then ...

Quilt Show offers hand-made treasures on display

By Brian Lockhart Quilting is an art form where no two designs are ever the same. The Quilting Corners Guild is presenting a quilt show ...

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Politically Speaking

The Good Neighbour Initiative: Turning compassion into action

Across our community, more families, seniors, youths and individuals are finding themselves in situations they never imagined they would face. Rising housing costs, increasing utility ...

Waiting in silence

By Brian Lockhart The 2026 municipal elections are now history, and thanks to just over 30 per cent of you, a new council has been ...

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 ...

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