May 2020 Archive

Basic income: a done deal?

by GWYNNE DYER The First World War sped up the emancipation of women; the Second World War led to the creation of welfare states in ...

It’s time to reopen the economy

EDITORIAL When Premier Doug Ford “took back Ontario”, as he so vociferously claimed following the 2018 provincial election, he promised to usher in a new ...

Isolation forces inward reflection

by MARK PAVILONS We casually toss around phrases like “taking stock” and “glancing inward,” or even “taking time to reflect.” These can be nasty things, ...

Amazon confirms second positive case of COVID-19 at Bolton warehouse

Written By ALYSSA PARKHILL A second employee at the Amazon Fulfilment Centre in Bolton has tested posted for COVID-19. The first case was confirmed back ...

Mayor, MP & MPP answer questions in virtual town hall meeting

Written By ALYSSA PARKHILL Back on May 8, Caledon Mayor Allan Thompson alongside Dufferin-Caledon MP Kyle Seeback and Dufferin-Caledon MPP Sylvia Jones held a virtual ...

MPP Sylvia Jones expects ‘big changes’ following COVID crisis

Written By ALYSSA PARKHILL The Ontario government has officially begun the first stage of reopening the province, as of Tuesday (May 19).  This first stage ...

Toronto developer finds solace in farming & raising natural grown beef

ADVERTORIAL Written By ALYSSA PARKHILL Baghai Development Limited was established in 1976 and has gone on to become one of the largest custom home builders ...

Excitement building over reopening of Caledon Equestrian School

Written By ALYSSA PARKHILL Susan Fripp, the owner of the Caledon Equestrian School on Airport Rd, has had her fill of challenges after being ordered ...

Frontline workers share experiences about working amid COVID-19 pandemic

Written By ALYSSA PARKHILL Essential workers from an assortment of industries are working tirelessly on the frontlines to provide healthcare, food and other services to ...

Ontario schools to stay closed until at least September, says Lecce

Written By MARK PAVILONS Students in Ontario will not be returning to the classroom to finish off the school year. Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced ...

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