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Changes in province-led recycling go into effect Jan. 1

By Brian Lockhart Residents and businesses in Simcoe County are being reminded of upcoming changes to recycling services beginning Jan. 1, 2026. This will be ...

Applications are open for in-person and virtual after-school programs for students with ASD

Social and recreational programs will be offered from January to March for Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students with a developmental profile consistent with ...

Hornets win three games with two shutouts over the weekend

By Brian Lockhart After a slump that saw the Alliston Hornets lose five out of seven games and drop to second place in the standings, ...

Don’t steal from my house

By Brian Lockhart I used to have a friend who came from a fairly large family. There were six or seven children who, by the ...

Monthly Message: Zero-waste holiday cooking helps to make the most of every bite

The holiday season is a time for warmth, sharing, and gathering around good food. At the Alliston Food Bank, we are reminded every day that ...

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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 ...

Returning the momentum

By Brock Weir Maybe it’s the classic movie fan in me, but whenever anyone talks about making a comeback, I can’t help but think of ...

It just keeps getting better

By Brian Lockhart The 1961 movie, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, opens with a famous long shot in Manhattan. It is just after dawn, and the street, a ...

January 2026 Archive