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Traffic calming

February 27, 2026   ·   0 Comments

According to the Ontario Road Safety 2024 report, there were 27,292 vehicle accidents, 409 were fatal, and 24,545 resulted in personal injury. Most of these ...

Superstar

By Brian Lockhart She had a beautiful three-octave contralto voice that was easily recognizable and well-suited to the style of music she performed. Karen Carpenter ...

Flying the friendly skies to an estranged friend

By Brock Weir Before I went away to work abroad for a couple of months shortly after I graduated from university, my grandmother had one ...

Monthly Message: Neighbours supporting neighbours at the Alliston Food Bank

Food insecurity is something many people believe will never touch their own lives. Yet at the Alliston Food Bank, we see every day how quickly ...

Monthly Message: Volunteers are CONTACT’s superpower

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 ...

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