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

September 18, 2025 · 0 Comments

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 ...

Africa: The cartographic and demographic truth

By Gwynne Dyer Two Africa-based advocacy groups, ‘Africa No Filter’ and ‘Speak Up Africa’, launched a “Change the Map” campaign in April. “When whole generations, ...