July 2025 Archive

Ukraine: Buying time

by GWYNNE DYER There was rejoicing when US President Donald Trump announced that he was going to let Ukraine have weapons after all, but it ...

A vote is worth more than a hill of buttons

How much pull does a lapel pin have? I don’t mean the pop culture-style enamel pins that are making something of a comeback these days ...

Menace to society

by BRIAN LOCKHART “You are a menace to society.” That’s a phrase a judge in a courtroom would, once upon a time, say to defendants ...

New all-wheel pump track opens at Riverdale Park in Alliston

By Brian Lockhart If you have wheels, there is an exciting new way to have fun in Alliston. A new all-wheels pump track has officially ...

Rule of thumb

By Brian Lockhart Several years ago, a person I worked with used the phrase ‘rule of thumb’ when referring to a project we were working ...

Monthly Message: How local gardens, farmers and businesses help keep the food bank stocked with fresh produce

Summer is one of our busiest seasons at the Alliston Food Bank — not just because more people need support, but because it’s also when ...

Blood donation events coming to Alliston and Tottenham later this month

By Brian Lockhart Canadian Blood Services will be holding two blood donation events in Alliston and Tottenham in July. Canada’s healthcare system is evolving with ...

Man charged after stealing charity box from local business

By Brian Lockhart An Essa man decided he was in need of some charity when he allegedly stole a donation box from a local business ...

Town of New Tecumseth considering Municipal Accommodation Tax

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth is considering a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT), which is a fee applied to visitors who stay in ...

Two New Tecumseth residents face murder-related charges following the 2023 disappearance of Derek Perry

By Brian Lockhart Two years after an Alliston man went missing, charges are being laid in connection to his disappearance. Two New Tecumseth residents have ...

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