August 9, 2007 RSS feed / Local News

Inspectors to share role as town's acting chief

Starting next week, two long-time veterans of the Orangeville Police Service will share responsibilities as acting chief on an alternating basis while the police services board searches for a new chief. More...

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DEMOLITION OF A CONDEMNED BUILDING in downtown Orangeville which was declared unsafe by the town council in late April, was under way last week. It's expected to take about two weeks to finish tearing down the building and remove the debris. More...

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FOR THE THIRD TIME, having first earned the title in 2002, Mark Sullivan rose to the challenge and captured the 2006 Shelburne Canadian Open Fiddle Championship before an enthusiastic crowd at the Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex. More...

Looking back at the Contests of 50 and 25 years ago

FLASHBACK 50 Attendance records smashed both nights of '57 contest

Before crowds that smashed all records for attendance, the 1957 Canadian Open Championship Old Time Fiddlers' Contest, in Shelburne Arena, last Friday and Saturday nights, saw last year's "fiddle kings," Ned Landry, 35, More...

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Big Brothers, Sisters look for more seniors

Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for more seniors to volunteer their time with a child once a month as part of the organization's Joining Paths Program. More...

Repentant thief gets conditional term

Because she had voluntarily repaid the money she had stolen, and had apologized in writing to her former employer, Sharra McArthur was handed a two-month conditional sentence plus one year's probation. More...

Fried Alive ready to perform to the home-town crowd

Fans of Kiss have a rare opportunity in Orangeville to hear the music live, as the tribute band Fried Alive featuring local talent takes the stage at TJ's Hanger, on Saturday. August 18. More...

'Key For Two' set to open in Hillsburgh

It's proving to be a landmark season at Century Church Theatre in Hillsburgh, as audiences in record-breaking numbers flock to enjoy great comedy in air-conditioned comfort. More...

Orangeville horticulturist wins top provincial award

Erik Hogh, a member of the Orangeville Horticultural Society for 23 years, will be honoured with the Ontario Horticultural Association's highest award, the Silver Medal, this Saturday in Owen Sound. More...

Rowing club thrilled with support

A recent grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation will give the Island Lake Rowing Club some flexibility with the club opening, training and co-ordinating all activities over the summer months. More...

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AARON KOVACH was one of several students to participate in the Orangeville Public Library's Adventure to Africa on Tuesday. The youths created African masks and drums. More...

Market celebrates Farmers' Market Week with free corn roast

Farmers' Market Week in Ontario will be marked at the Orangeville Farmers' Market with a free corn roast this Saturday, August 11.t Members of the Dufferin Federation of Agriculture will be cooking and serving the free corn. More...

A welcome to all to Shelburne!

On behalf of the Councillors and the citizens of Shelburne, welcome to Fiddleville. More...

57th Annual Contest Weekend Events

Thursday, August 9th • Bus Service Begins (Handicapped Service Available) • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fiddle Workshop - Mel Lloyd Centre, Dufferin Oaks, Entrance F, Shelburne, $25, register at the door • 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. More...

PAST CONTEST OPEN CHAMPIONS

1951 - Mel Lavigne, Honey Harbour 1952 - Mel Lavigne 1953 - Ward Allen, Ottawa 1954 - Sleepy Marlin, Louisville, Ky. 1955 - Victor Pasowisty, Toronto 1956 - Ned Landry, St. John, N.B. More...

Schryer Family Show launching Fiddlefest

No strangers to the Canadian Open Old Time Fiddlers' Contest as competitors, the Schryer family is set to return to the stage and jump start the entertainment tonight (Thursday). More...

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AFTER SAVING THEIR SPARE change for over a year, the Starr family donated $245 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dufferin on August 3. The family has participated in the program and wanted to do something to give back to it. More...

Several assault cases before court

A75-year-old Orangeville man has been remanded in custody on a charge of sexual assault pending a further bail hearing next Thursday, Aug. 16. More...

TO to stage Alice in Wonderland

Theatre Orangeville's acclaimed Young Company is currently in rehearsals for their performance of Alice in Wonderland. More...