Conservation easements said not mandatory

A Mono resident looking to build his family a house on property he's owned for 13 years has learned that a conservation easement sought by Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is a voluntary process, meaning he doesn't have to give up hi More...

Weekend power failure hit Shelburne, townships

Hydro One says a failed lightning arrester caused a four-hour power failure on Saturday that affected Shelburne and three townships - Amaranth, Melancthon, and Southgate (including Dundalk and the former Proton Township). More...

HUMBER COLLEGE'S ORANGEVILLE campus held an open house this past Saturday to allow prospective students to ask questions on programs that will be offered this fall at the Alder Street Recreation Centre. More...

Did residents pay to 'rent' a view?

Re: Residents appeal council decision on seniors' apartments (By Mandi Hargrave, April 5) I attend as a concerned party and citizen of the (great, caring) community of Orangeville the Town council meetings with a view to keeping the Mill Street - C More...

A dilemma about art

I have a dilemma…it concerns the 'so called' art that is currently hanging on the walls of our Shelburne town hall. More...

Encouraged by realization

I am encouraged that Premiere Dalton McGuinty has come to the realization that the development of thermal technologies is a favourable method for dealing with Ontario's solid waste crisis. More...

Amaranth could face 25% property tax hike

With a few meetings and a multitude of deliberations yet to go, Amaranth Township's 2007 draft budget as of April 18 indicated the possibility of a 25 per cent rise in property taxes. More...

Headwaters Health Care Centre to host Type 1 diabetes research study

Headwaters Health Care Centre, in partnership with the Hospital for Sick Children, is inviting adults and children who have relatives with type 1 diabetes to participate in an international research study on Wednesday, May 2, at the hospital's Orang More...

Event eyes changing role of conservation authorities

The lower hall at Mono Community Centre in Mono Centre will be the scene this Saturday morning, April 28, of an information session sponsored by the Mono- Mulmur Citizens Coalition on "The Changing Role of Conservation Authorities. More...