Politically Speaking

Working ‘holidays’

By Brock Weir We probably all had to get up in front of the classroom at one point or another to yammer on about what ...

No ‘New World Order’

By Gwynne Dyer There is no ‘New World Order’, although there is certainly a new world disorder.  The ‘rules-based international order’ that was created after ...

Monthly Message: Volunteers are the heart of the Alliston Food Bank

At the Alliston Food Bank, one truth rings clear: without volunteers, the doors simply would not open.  Every bag of groceries packed, every shelf stocked, ...

Monthly Message: Walk with purpose and champion seniors in need at CONTACT Grand Parade 

In the heart of New Tecumseth, a powerful movement is taking shape — one that blends community spirit, compassion, and a good pair of walking ...

Self defence

By Brian Lockhart A recent incident in Lindsay, Ont., has caused some controversy when a victim of a crime was charged with some very serious ...

You don’t agree?

By Brian Lockhart As a columnist, I don’t expect everyone to agree with my opinion. It would be a very boring world if we all ...

Monthly Message: Using modern technology to reverse the climate crisis — there’s hope!

The scientific consensus is clear: human activity, particularly the burning of fossil fuels, is accelerating global warming and triggering climate disruptions. In 2024, the concentration ...

Tottenham Municipal Speed Camera

Two weeks ago, on a Sunday morning before 5 am, I drove through Tottenham returning from the airport.As with many school zones, speed limits for ...

Monthly Message: How to help My Sister’s Place support women and children

As a not-for-profit organization fundraising is a major part of our yearly finances, the Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services provide about 80 per ...

Cultural appropriation

By Brian Lockhart If you’re a man and have attended a wedding or funeral recently and worn a suit of some kind, most likely you wore ...

Of Interest

• Next Step hosts 10th Annual Grate Groan–Up Spelling Bee, raises $20K
• Mental Health Week focuses on normalizing conversations
• New Tecumseth Council considers changing Procurement Policy to ‘Buy Canadian’
• Dietary Aide at SMH wins culinary competition
• Monthly Message: Walk with purpose and champion seniors in need at CONTACT Grand Parade 
• Allison BIA kicks off holiday Rurban Christmas Crawl

Letters to the Editor

• 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…
• Response to open letter on proposed high school
• LETTER: The Flag Flies at Half Mast
• Is Beeton progressing or digressing? asks reader

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