November 16, 2006 RSS feed / Local News

Synchronized swim meet

Nov. 25 Alder St. Recreation Centre 1:30 p.m. More...

Parks and Recreation Department Events

Wondering what's happening in your community? Looking for something to do? Join in the fun and visit the Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre and Alder Street Recreation Centre. More...

Orangeville's Home Depot donated the materials for the pavilion at the More...

Former Orangeville resident hailed as a hero

A typical drive to work for former Orangeville resident Darren Coogan, 29, turned into a day he will not soon forget and his actions are being touted as heroic. More...

'Holiday Treasures' at museum

"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas," especially if you happen to be at the Dufferin County Museum and Archives. More...

A year on with Katimavik, from Orangeville to the far corners of Canada

Since 1977, more than 27,000 young Canadians have participated in the Katimavik program, developing their sense of civic responsibility and gaining self-confidence. More...

Local school reaches out to help kids in war-torn countries

Students at Shelburne's Hyland Heights Elementary School have risen to the challenge of helping kids less fortunate than themselves, in this year's 'Centipede Children for Peace' Card Project, presented by the DAREarts Foundation. More...

Silent auction set for IODE literacy program

In recognition of the need to increase literacy in Canada, a Canadian women's charitable organization is launching a three-year literacy program. More...

Broadway merchants set for holiday season

With Christmas Day just over five weeks away, Orangeville's downtown area is full of the sights and sounds of the holiday season. More...

Royal Canadian Legion News

WOW! Thank You one and all who came out in miserable weather to take part in the Remembrance Day ceremonies. More...

ERWIN CHOPEE, an employee of Hydro One in Orangeville, enjoyed breakfast at the Hydro One office recently. More...

CrimeStoppers: Orangeville break-in

Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin-Muskoka and the Orangeville Police Service are seeking the public's assistance in helping to solve a break, enter and theft at Bag-O-Sand on Centennial Road in Orangeville. More...

The Orangeville Trailways Collaborative officially opened and dedicated More...

New model home opening in Credit Springs

Area residents have been invited to a "Wine & Cheese Ribbon Cutting Event" Saturday marking the launch of a new Orangeville subdivision. More...

Free flu shot clinics start Thursday in Shelburne

Free flu shots for Dufferin residents will be available starting today (Thursday) in Shelburne. More...

High milers of the week

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, at about 9:20 a.m., a Caledon OPP officer observed a motor vehicle travelling at an extremely high speed on Mount Wolfe Road near Halls Lake Road in Caledon. More...

Play coming to ODSS

"Veni Vidi Vici" - a journey into different journeys throughout time, will take place in room 310 at Orangeville District Secondary School on Dec. 13, 14 and 15. More...

DUFFERIN CHRISTMAS HAMPER COMMITTEE is getting ready for the collection of food, toys and gifts for Dufferin families in need. Pictured are Rick Rolfe, St. More...

New trail officially opened

On Saturday, Nov. 4, Betty Douglas officially opened the newest section of the Orangeville Trailway in honour of her late husband, longtime community volunteer and trail enthusiast, George Douglas, who died in August. More...

Royal Canadian Legion News

Branch 233 finished off its two-week Poppy Campaign and Remembrance Program on a very positive note last Saturday, November 11th. More...