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ORANGEVILLE KICKED OFF in style as the 37th annual Founders Fair took over downtown to the delight of More...

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Editorial

What the province really needs is tax reform

THE ONTARIO GOVERNMENT'S decision to institute a two-year More...

Orangeville Citizen

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Who really owns Broadway?

ORANGEVILLE'S BROADWAY MEDIAN is soon to be completed, most likely More...

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Mailbox

'What is Israel's right to exist where it is?

Re: "CUPE, church should be ashamed," Claire Hoy, July 6: More...

'Surprised by the anger'

I am a Melancthon resident. Not one of the "few" farmers who will benefit from windmills, but one of the many Ontarians who will benefit from this new source to complement our hydro supply. More...

The 'Infamous Median'

On our once beautiful Broadway We walked to see the "Infamous Median." Who thought this one up - A dreamer? or a comedienne? More...

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Regional News

Waldemar water rates set

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Amaranth Township has received $596,566 of $894,849 applied for under Ontario Small Town and Rural development assistance (OSTAR), for its Waldemar water system, for which the total capital cost was $983,641, including interest on interim financing. More...

Province aids farmers' markets

The Ontario government has announced plans to support the province's farmers' markets. More...

'DARE'ing aboriginal youth to change their lives

Aboriginal dancers Cotee Harper and Theo McGregor are preparing to journey to Northern Ontario for DAREarts Foundation on a mission to teach aboriginal youth. More...

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Two more candidates for local PC nomination

By THOMAS CLARIDGE Editor

Two Caledon residents have joined the race to become the Progressive Conservative candidate in the new provincial riding of Dufferin-Caledon. More...

Thunderstorm knocked out wind farm

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

A brief power outage around midnight Sunday, along with a shutdown of the Melancthon Wind Plant and predictions of record-setting storms on the horizon, might lend credence to sales pitches for high-quality surge protectors. More...

Founder's statue nearly ready

Part of the town's historic charm, in the form of its founder, will soon be front and centre on Broadway. More...

Local News

Ministry, board meet on budget deficit

By MANDI HARGRAVE Staff Reporter

The budget deficit faced by the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board was to be discussed with Ministry of Education officials at a special meeting Wednesday night. More...

Lone tender for Broadway widening rejected

By MANDI HARGRAVE Staff Reporter

A lone tender that was $427,000 over budget for the widening of Broadway between C Line and the existing four-lane section was rejected by Orangeville Council Monday night, as staff had recommended. More...

DIGGING FOR THE PARK - Digging for Orangeville's skateboard More...

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Columns

Christian Perspectives

What is your commitment to truth?
Bob McLellan

When forced to deal with an issue of truth, the Roman Governor, Pontius Pilate, asked the question, "What is truth?" More...

Royal Canadian Legion News

BY MARIBEL TOWNSEND Branch 220, Shelburne

Last Saturday we had a great group of people out for the Branch Fun Golf Day. Lots of golfers, lots of fun and a few extra folks back at the branch for a delicious (cook-your-own) steak dinner. More...

Ottawa Journal

For the week of July 10-14, 2006
By David Tilson, MP Dufferin-Caledon

Mr. Harper Goes to Washington The Prime Minister recently visited President Bush, in Washington, in an effort to improve bilateral relations and to discuss various issues of concern for both sides of the border. More...

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Sports

Northmen A's slide into playoffs

By MIKE MALONEY Sports Editor

While it may be a bit premature to say the wheels have fallen off the bus, it sure looks like they have picked up a flat tire as the Rayburn Construction Junior A Northmen wrapped up the regular season and prepare to start the opening round of the On More...

B's sweep Red Devils

By MIKE MALONEY Sports Editor

One, two, three and the MacMaster Pontiac Buick GMC Junior B Northmen have advanced through to the second round of the Ontario Lacrosse Association Junior B playoffs by sweeping the Wallaceburg Red Devils 3-0. More...

Bantam Vets Champions

The Shelburne Bantam Vets traveled five hours to Ottawa and came back with the championship of the Ray Broadworth tournament this past weekend.( July7th) More...

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