CAPP asks Province not to transfer land for prison
Coalition Against the Proposed Prison calls on Ontario Minister Lisa Thompson to stop the transfer and destruction of landmark heritage farmland to build a...
Just a few ruffled feathers!
As I looked out of our front window and was thinking about what I should talk to you about this week. A circling Turkey...
Baldwin’s Birds
by John Baldwin
Hopefully the hot, muggy weather is not being too limiting for you, and not interfering with your outdoor activities and nature discoveries....
Tid Bit Musings
by Elva Patterson Rutters RSSW
Role-modelling is often both a conscious and sub-conscious action. If you are in doubt what you are role-modelling to young...
Child amputee finds inspiration from Second World War Veteran
Eight-year-old Isla McCallum is an energetic young girl with a big smile, and Charlie Jefferson, 98, is a veteran of the Second World War....
Sewing for lives
by Janet Smith
During this coronavirus pandemic, we have started a provincial group of volunteer home sewers and volunteers that are manufacturing cover masks and...
Outstanding UCDSB Employees honoured with 2021 Trustee Innovation Award
The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) recognized staff creativity and innovation by announcing the 2021 Trustee Innovation Award (TIA) winners this past week.
The...
Steady as she goes and the impact of MPAC
by Jim Bertram
About a week ago, Council announced tax rates following the recently completed budget process for 2019. At that time, the following tax...
Why visit Dementia patients after the memory is gone
by David Herman
This is the fourth in my series of articles on Dementia to go along with my observance of World Alzheimer’s (Dementia) Month....
Five tips for fostering resiliency in children
from Scouts Canada and leading expert Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe
In a today’s ever-changing world, children must adapt to new environments and navigate life’s inevitable challenges...