July 2025 Archive

Fergus Scottish Festival marks 80 years in a big way

By Constance Scrafield The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games is pulling out all the stops for this year’s 80th anniversary Aug. 8 to 10. Elisabeth ...

CBC’s critics may have a point

By Doug Firby Canada’s national broadcaster is one of the few remaining news organizations with the reach and capacity to cover what truly matters. CBC/Radio-Canada ...

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 ...

Taiwan: No panic

By Gwynne Dyer “I hope I am wrong. My gut tells me we [the US and China] will fight in 2025,” wrote General Mike Minihan, ...

Revolving door justice system must end now

Dear Editor, On July 5, 2025, a young man from Bolton, Gabriel Arshad, was left with life-threatening injuries after a horrific four-vehicle crash, caused by ...

106th International Plowing Match returns this September to highlight Ontario’s agricultural living

Written By Riley Murphy The 106th International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) is set to return this Sept. in Grassie, West Lincoln, Niagara Region, ...

Melancthon Against Quarries launches letter-writing campaign opposing Strada Aggregate

Written By PAULA BROWN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Melancthon Against Quarries (MAQ) is preparing to take the next steps in opposing the construction of a ...

Apple heart links local granddaughter and late grandmother together

Written By PAULA BROWN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER If the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, it also sits close to the heart for ...

Karen Hamilton Field unveiled at opening ceremonies of Memorial Softball Tournament

Written By Jim Stewart The legacy of a longtime Caledon East resident’s selfless volunteer spirit was recognized formally during the Opening Ceremonies of the inaugural ...

Seven Bill Hill Scholarships awarded to students attending post-secondary schools

Written By PAULA BROWN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The County of Dufferin has awarded seven local students with scholarships to help them pursue post-secondary education.  ...

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