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Another day, another murder

July 31, 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 ...

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, ...

Monthly Message: Keeping Our Pets Safe: Pet‑Friendly Businesses in Dufferin County 

This summer has been one of the warmest I can remember here in Dufferin County. With long stretches of sunshine and soaring temperatures, our community ...

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 ...

Today Tuvalu; Tomorrow the world

By Gwynne Dyer Some big changes arrive with a bang, but usually they sort of sneak in and you barely notice them at first. Last ...

All hands on deck!

By Constance Scrafield Picture this: A tremendous gathering of wealthy men meeting in an undisclosed place, a place splendid enough to attend to their prestige ...

Before you buy new, try thrift first

By Orangeville Councillor Tess Prendergast When was the last time you set foot in a thrift store? If you think second-hand shopping isn’t for you, ...

The potty-mouthed parrots

By Keith Schell Back in the day, you had to take your amusement where you could find it; not like today, where there are a ...

Long live the Dalai Lama!

By Gwynne Dyer The whole business of succession would be a lot simpler if the Dalai Lama could just regenerate, like Doctor Who. When the ...

Monthly Message: Summer is the perfect time to build independence in kids and teens

By WonderTree As schools wind down for the summer, families often shift their focus to rest, relaxation and maybe a couple of beach days. But ...

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