Another day, another murder

August 1, 2025 · 0 Comments

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 ...

They desire a better country

By Brock Weir Who are we as Canadians? It might seem like a simple question at first blush, but the more one thinks about it ...

Monthly Message: My Sister’s Place, who we are and what we do

Our mission is that we are dedicated to providing a safe environment for women and their dependents while empowering women to live free from violence ...