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August 14, 2025 · 0 Comments

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 ...

Places I would like to see

By Brian Lockhart There are several places on my ‘wish list’ of places to visit. I’ve already seen some of them, and hopefully will visit ...

Places I would like to see

By Brian Lockhart There are several places on my ‘wish list’ of places to visit. I’ve already seen some of them, and hopefully will visit ...

Monthly Message: Ditch the plastic in your life to lower health risks

By Greys For Green Plastic waste is now ubiquitous in the natural environment, found in all ecosystems. Most concerning, it is now found in most parts ...