Polio eradication

October 13, 2022 · 0 Comments

Dear Editor, As World Polio Day (October 24, 2022) approaches, I want to thank all of the Rotary Club members around the world, and in ...

A leader in charitable giving is right in our own community

By Dr. Ted Vandevis I love the Canadian Blood Services’ tagline ‘It’s in You to Give.’ All of us in some way, shape or form ...

From the Second Row: Free Speech

By Brian Lockhart I worked with a service club a few years ago and one of the tenets that it encouraged its members to abide ...

Brock’s Banter: Going a step beyond mere thanks and gratitude

By Brock Weir This weekend, many of us will be gathering around dinner tables with family and friends to share in the act of Thanksgiving. ...

Outrun and the Pet Grocer team up to help furry friends get social

On Sunday, February 27 Outrun Animal Rehabilitation Centre teamed up with Pet Grocer, an award-winning holistic health food store for pets in Alliston, so ‘Blueberry’ ...

Simcoe–Grey MP “disappointed” with Throne Speech, lacked specifics

The Speech from the Throne was delivered by Canada’s Governor General Julie Payette last Wednesday and supported by the NDP, preventing a fall election. Highlights ...

Seniors being celebrated this month in New Tecumseth

The importance of protecting seniors has been highlighted over the past three months since COVID-19 started to spread throughout the world. June is an especially ...

Tottenham mom raises awareness ahead of Rare Disease Day

By Brock Weir This Saturday is February 29 – a rare day in our calendar that only comes around in the Leap Year. But, it ...

How can we help curb child poverty?

My son and I are embarking on a mission in late January, in an effort to help the less fortunate. Many of those we will be helping are children. We live relative luxury in this country, even if we are challenged by the free market and accompanying economic pitfalls. We complain about the price at the pumps, hydro rates and credit card bills.