Province’s response to CUPE labour dispute is shameful
“If you are arrested, your first call should be to your local president who will in turn contact your National Representative.” These words hit...
Governments must act when it comes to fuel prices
It should come as no surprise that as gas prices continue to skyrocket across the country, instances of fuel theft are increasing as well....
Another blow for community newspapers
Earlier this month, it was announced that Gravenhurst printing company McLaren Press Graphics will close its doors at the end of the month. This...
Debunking vehicle registration myths
by Brandon Mayer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Last month, news broke that Ontario would be eliminating the need to pay yearly registration fees for most...
Meet the candidates seeking the local PC party nomination
by Brandon Mayer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
With the announcement that current SDSG MPP, Jim McDonnell will not seek re-election in the provincial election this...
The perils of rental insecurity
by Brandon Mayer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Those who rent their homes, rather than owning them, know all too well the insecurity that renting can...
A century of progress
Every week, the Times is produced by a staff where women outnumber men by 2 to 1. Women have taken a leading role in...
Price increases likely to change food-buying habits in 2022
by Brandon Mayer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A recent survey published by the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University is suggesting that Canadians will be...
Solidarity with the Ukrainian people
Sometimes, you just have to stand with people in situations that are unacceptable. The invasion of Ukraine by Putin’s military forces is such a...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Canada’s only surviving quadruple amputee of the First World War
As February marks Black History Month, The War Amps is paying tribute to Ethelbert “Curley” Christian (1883-1954), one of the Association’s founding members who...