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November 2, 2006 / Front Page

TRICK OR TREAT: Kirsten, a JK student at Princess Elizabeth public school, dressed up in her Halloween costume for school on Tuesday. She is anything but a scary witch. More...

Questions at all-candidates meeting focused on would-be mayors

By MANDI HARGRAVE Staff Reporter

The 27,000 Orangeville residents who didn't make it to the only all-candidates meeting for the Nov. 13 municipal election still have a chance to see the 23 candidates in action, provided they have access to the local Rogers cable TV channel 63. More...

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When 'long distance' isn't, directory no assistance

R ECENT YEARS HAVE SEEN many changes in telecommunications, not More...

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Our new form of 'democratic deficit'

I Now, as the result of changes imposed by the T MUST STRIKE A LOT of Ontarians as at least passing strange that at this point in our More...

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Afghanistan responsibility is weighing heavy

Retired Major General Lewis MacKenzie's recent column in one of our national newspapers More...

Municipal politician work load

As election day approaches, voters and future elected politicians should consider the work load and effectiveness of the respective councils. There has been a tendency to have a council member on every committee in various jurisdictions. More...

Election 'pointers'

In response to the letter from "Concerned Ratepayer" in the October 26th edition, I would also like to offer some 'pointers' to Orangeville's voters: More...

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Regional News

Remembrance and the Poppy: A special significance

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Whether it is because Canada is at war, albeit in a limited sense, in Afghanistan, or whether the remaining Second World War and Korean veterans have been doing a great job of presenting perspectives on war, or for some other reason, the recent gener More...

THE SEASON TO REMEMBER: Poppy Period has been proclaimed from Oct. 27 to Nov. 11 by Councillor Ken Manwell. Residents are encouraged to support the sale of poppies during this time. Poppy Chairman Geoffrey R. Hosking was on hand for the reading. More...

Aladdin's magical trip going to Hillsburgh

Aladdin's magical trip is taking him to Hillsburgh's Century Church Theatre. More...

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Mail-in votes in Mono, 2 townships lead to suggested Friday deadline

By THOMAS CLARIDGE Editor

Residents of Mono, Mulmur and East Garafraxa who have been encouraged to vote by mail are being advised to have their ballots to Canada Post by tomorrow (Friday). More...

KTH planning major expansion

By LAVINIA KERR Staff Reporter

Shelburne Council's final meeting before the November 13 municipal election brought some potentially good news from the town's biggest employer. More...

WESTSIDE SECONDARY SCHOOL celebrated its graduates last Friday in a commencement ceremony held in the gym in front of a large audience of parents, family members and friends. More...

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Greenbelt impact subject of Mono meeting Saturday

The potential impact on Mono and Mulmur of recent provincial legislation aimed at creating a greenbelt and regulating growth will be the subject of an education event Saturday in Mono Centre. More...

Business, policing first courses at new Humber campus

Business and policing are the career areas Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning has selected for its initial fulltime educational programming in Orangeville starting next September. More...

GRADE 10 STUDENTS at Westside Secondary School, studying French were able to put their Halloween costumes to good use this week when they acted out a play in the library Oct 31 for fellow students about a haunted house. More...

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