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February 22, 2007 / Local News

Photo/LAVINIA KERR JENNY MIEDEMA and her children Billy, 13, Mary, 11, Emily, 8, and Thomas, 7, shared their story about visiting Uganda with their school, the Orangeville Christian School. More...

Kin Canada Day marked this week

Local M.P. David Tilson proclaimed Tuesday, Feb. 20 as Kinsmen and Kinettes Day. This is Kinsmen and Kinettes Week, a celebration of Kinsmen and Kinettes in Canada. To mark the 87th anniversary of the all-Canadian service organization, Mr. More...

Township mulls Dillman replacement

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Melancthon Township Council will decide March 1 whether to hold a by-election or to appoint a replacement for the late mayor Ron Dillman, who died last month after only two months in office. At its Feb. More...

Snow Falling on Cedars passes muster

By LAVINIA KERR Staff Reporter

The novel, Snow Falling on Cedars, written by David Guterson, is being returned to school library shelves at the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, after it was pulled earlier this month because of a complaint about its content. More...

Photo/WES KELLER LEGION PROVIDES $1,800 TO CHARITIES: Orangeville Royal Canadian Legion members Bill Cooke, left, Geoff Hosking and Ron Simms pose for the camera with recipients Karen Edwards of Cinnamon Toast ($300), Katherine Johnson of Community T More...

Baby shower Sunday for expecting moms

Attention all expecting mothers! A special event is being held just for you on Sunday (Feb. 25) with a prize for the first 100 moms-to-be who register. The Welcome Wagon Baby Shower Showcase is for all expecting moms whether it's the first baby. More...

Royal Canadian Legion News

BY JILL BROYDEN Branch 233, Orangeville

Branch 233 wishes to thank Orangeville merchants who so generously donated prizes for our successful fundraising event last Saturday in aid of the O.D.S.S. students "Return to Vimy" Tour in April of this year. More...

Health unit warns of ear-piercing risks

Wellington-Dufferin- Guelph Public Health has advised area residents to be aware of the risks when piercing ears and other parts of the body. More...

Century Church Theatre announces its 2007 season

The two companies sponsored by The Erin Arts Foundation are all set to embark on another great season of entertainment at Century Church Theatre in Hillsburgh. More...

Fund started to help Scrafield-Danbys

In her column With Your Permission, freelance writer Constance Scrafield- Danby two weeks ago gave a first-hand account of the fire that destroyed the Hockley home she shared with husband Colin, two dogs and six cats. More...

MTO promises left-turn lane at 10/10 intersection

Complaints from residents concerned with motorists' safety in trying to make a left turn on Highway 10 at Dufferin County Road 10 prompted Mono Council to press the Ministry of Transportation to take some action. More...

Museum has March Break crafts for kids

Dufferin County Museum and Archives is promising fun for all ages during the week of March Break, March 12 to 17. A full week of activities is being offered in morning (10 a.m.-12 noon and afternoon (2 to 4 p.m.) sessions. More...

Green bin collection to start town-wide

Starting in early May, all Orangeville residents will be able to divert some of their garbage by participating in a green-bin collection program, to be paid for by the County of Dufferin. More...

Orangeville Trustee (Upper Grand District School Board) Monthly Column Edition: February, 2007

By Bob Borden

During a significant part of 2005-06, the Orangeville public school community was involved in a boundary review that attempted to balance enrollments in our six elementary schools. More...

Proposed zoning amendment receives no public objections

By MANDI HARGRAVE Staff Reporter

A proposed zoning amendment sought by Sheldon Creek Developments to permit additional uses on its property, currently designated as an employment area, received no objections or comments of support Monday evening during a public meeting. More...

Hospice Dufferin offers warmth to the dying

By LAVINIA KERR Staff Reporter

Step inside the front door of Hospice Dufferin, located on First Street in Orangeville in a century-old home and you are greeted with warmth from more than the burning logs in the fireplace. More...

Brampton woman guilty of animal cruelty

A Brampton woman was convicted in Ontario Court on Feb. 6 of failing to provide suitable and adequate care to her cat. More...

March break mania planned by library

March Break week (March 12-16) is just around the corner and the Orangeville Public Library has some great ideas to keep your young charges entertained. More...

Chiefs holds successful grand opening

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Dufferin County's newest business operator is a grandson of the founding president of Noranda Mines, and appears to have taken a cue from the leadership style of his grandfather. More...