Commentary, Opinion

Monthly Message: Volunteers are CONTACT’s superpower

February 13, 2026   ·   0 Comments

For close to 50 years, CONTACT Community Services has been a beacon of stability in the communities of South Simcoe by providing full, wraparound services ...

Communication

By Brian Lockhart I have always thought that if everyone had spoken the same language, the First World War might have turned out very differently. ...

The curious case of disappearing generals

By Gwynne Dyer Armies can be used against both foreigners abroad and citizens at home, but the two roles require quite different equipment and tactics. ...

Whatever love means

By Brock Weir Feb. 14 is just around the corner and love is in the air! At least, that’s what Valentine’s Day enthusiasts will have ...

Monthly Message: The health economics business case for green space

From reducing air and water pollution and moderating surface temperatures to providing opportunities for physical activity and relaxation, green spaces provide many physical and mental ...

Shifting resiliency 

By Brock Weir In today’s fast-paced world, it’s probably advisable to try and be a bit flexible. So many things around us are changing and ...

Monthly Message: My Sister’s Place to hold high tea for International Women’s Day

So far this year, we have been working very hard, getting off to a good start, and working on our annual fundraising plan. We are ...

Getting cold in here!

By Brian Lockhart Several years ago, a storm blanketed the region and much of the province with a coat of ice. The lights went out ...

Scoop it

To the Editor, I’d like to address a growing issue in Tottenham that has become impossible to ignore — mostly because we’re all trying very ...

Iran: Don’t Intervene

By Gwynne Dyer Any day now, the United States will “come to the rescue” of the protesters in the streets of Iran’s cities and American ...

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