Politically Speaking

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 ...

Iran: Options

By Gwynne Dyer The Iranians know they have won, but President Trump doesn’t get it yet. He’s still at the stage of counting up the ...

From hope to design: Are our cities reflecting what makes us happy?

By Greys for Green In our last article, “Nature is Essential to HOPE,” we stressed the importance of connecting to nature. That sense of awe we feel ...

Back to business unusual

By Brock Weir Everybody needs a little bit of time away. At least that’s the view of the band Chicago in their 1982 hit “Hard ...

Monthly Message: My Sister’s Place gearing up for community events as weather warms

It’s been a busy year so far at My Sister’s Place with the planning and execution of our Hats, Heels and High Tea fundraiser. This ...

War on Iran: A series of miscalculations

By Gwynne Dyer Still not four full weeks into the war, and already Donald Trump’s “short-term excursion” – decapitate the Iranian regime with a surprise ...

Of Interest

• New Tecumseth–Gwillimbury candidates respond to questions ahead of snap federal election
• Green Briar residents relieved over arrests in car break-ins
• New Tecumseth keeping COVID-19 cases low
• New Tecumseth starting to see community acquired cases of COVID-19
• Coldest Night of the Year benefits Alliston Out of the Cold
• Vaccination efforts continue as the number of new COVID-19 cases continue decline

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