Africa: The cartographic and demographic truth

August 28, 2025 · 0 Comments

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, ...

Work ethic

By Brian Lockhart An interesting quote arrived through one of my news feeds the other day. “When there is no consequence for poor work ethic ...

Monthly Message: Food rescue turns surplus into support at the Alliston Food Bank

Every year in Canada, millions of pounds of perfectly good food are thrown away — not because it’s unsafe to eat, but because it’s nearing ...

Medical services

As you are no doubt aware, walk-in medical clinics have become almost nonexistent and access to timely care has deteriorated sharply. Increasingly, we’re being forced ...

The guy next door

By Brian Lockhart “The lady doth protest too much.” That was quite a valid observation written by William Shakespeare in his play, “Hamlet.” Whenever trouble ...

Monthly Message: One furnace is better than 500

During the past election, all politicians were outspoken about the need for more affordable housing. Canada stands at a critical point in addressing the housing ...

Another day, another murder

By Brian Lockhart It was Boxing Day 2005 when the sound of gunfire erupted on a downtown Toronto street. Six people were injured, and an ...

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 ...

Monthly Message: CONTACT’s Clothes Line Store – a place where everyone matters

In the heart of downtown Alliston, CONTACT Community Services’ Clothes Line thrift store is more than just a second-hand store; it’s often a beacon of ...

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