Politically Speaking

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 ...

Autumn rhythms

By Brock Weir Whether or not you welcome the end of summer, I think we can all agree that there is something special about the ...

CONTACT’s Rodger’s Way Home: The magic of a key to homeless seniors

There is a moment we are fortunate enough to witness at CONTACT’s Rodger’s Way Home in Collingwood that never becomes ordinary. It is the moment ...

An eye for an eye

By Brian Lockhart “What in the hell happened?” “An execution. A successful one.” “How can you call that, a success?” “Eduard Delacroix is dead.” You ...

My Sister’s Place shares warning signs of abusive relationship and how to safely leave

What is a red flag? Red flags are warning signs or behaviours that indicate a person may be experiencing or at risk of experiencing abuse.  ...

Of Interest

• Local health unit redeploys staff back to regular programs, begins hiring
• Addiction Services rebrand reflects growing community presence
• Summer Jobs, Lasting Impact: A Student Perspective on Working with CONTACT Community Services
• County Council has concerns over Bill 23
• Toot n’ Holler returning to Tottenham this weekend
• Vince’s Market opens Tottenham location Sept. 22

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