February 2021 Archive

Iran: Another Nuclear Bungle?

by GWYNNE DYER The self-esteem of two-year-olds and nation-states is too fragile for them to admit they were wrong, which makes it hard for them ...

The rich bounce back, others never will

by MARK PAVILONS “Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the fool, a comedy for the rich, a tragedy for the poor.” ...

Open letter to Mayor & Council on highway proposal

OUR READERS WRITE As a Caledon resident who lives very close to the route of the proposed Highway 413, it is becoming more difficult to ...

Strengthening and redefining family bonds

I don’t know about you, but I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with Family Day. Don’t get me wrong; I love my family, but a ...

PRESCRIPTION FRAUD INVESTIGATION

On December 31, 2020, officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were contacted by a local pharmacy to report a forged ...

South Asian domestic violence victims face barriers during pandemic

By Fatima Baig Many South Asian women who are victims of domestic violence face hurdles such as language and social barriers. Since the pandemic started, ...

Birch Shoppe encourages “shop local” and provides opportunities

By ALYSSA PARKHILL Local Journalism Initiative Reporter White Birch Special Needs Day Program is introducing a new and exciting feature to their building for members ...

Human Trafficking Awareness – time to understand the danger

By Constance Scrafield  February 22, 2021 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Canada. This day is meant to bring into focus the devastation that ...

March Break delayed due to COVID-19: Ministry

By Brock Weir Peel Region students were due to head back to school this week after their expected return on Tuesday was thwarted by snow. ...

Ontario Expands Eligibility for Main Street Relief Grant

The Ontario government is expanding the number of small businesses that can apply for the Main Street Relief Grant to help offset the costs of ...

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