November 2, 2006 RSS feed / Local News

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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...

Mono voters have two choices for mayor, five for three council seats

With 11 days left before Ontario's Nov. 13 municipal elections day, voters in the Town of Mono have already received voting kits and are being urged to fill of their ballots and have them in the mail tomorrow. More...

Impairment at 8 a.m. alleged

Last Saturday, October 28, shortly after 8 a.m., a Dufferin OPP officer noticed a 2001 Buick sedan speeding on Highway 10 in Melancthon township. At the time, it was snowing heavily, visibility was poor, and the roadway was wet. More...

OWNER DIANE ACHESON is pleased with the reception she has received since opening her home and gift store on First Street. Acheson Gifts celebrated its grand opening this week, in time for the Christmas shoppers. More...

Community leaders help launch campaign

By LAVINIA KERR Staff Reporter

Community leaders gathered Wednesday at Dufferin County Family Services to launch the month long campaign to raise awareness of the impact of woman abuse on children. More...

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...

Are you on the voters' list?

By MANDI HARGRAVE Staff Reporter

Before heading to a polling station to cast your ballot in the 2006 Municipal Election you may want to call the clerk to confirm that your name is on the voters' list. More...

Orangeville police active over Halloween

Orangeville police were kept busy Monday and Tuesday night dealing with reports of nuisance, mischief and several criminal acts. More...

'Tribute' playing in Caledon townhall

The Caledon Townhall Players' first production of the season is under way now at the Old Townhall Theatre in Caledon village. More...

TO PROTECT OUR WATER, Credit Valley Conservation authority (CVC) and its member municipalities initiated the Credit River water management strategy update. More...

Profiles of 6 candidates for Shelburne council

Following are profiles for half the 12 candidates seeking More...

A TOTAL of 243 swimmers from across the region converged on the Hallmark Aquatic Centre at the Alder Street Community Centre Saturday to participate in the annual Fall Invitational Swim Meet hosted by the Orangeville Otters Swim Club. More...