September 27, 2007 RSS feed / Local News

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CLIMATE CHANGE was the focus of discussion last Friday at Humber College's Orangeville lecture series. Suzanne Senay, a guest lecturer at Humber, was the first guest in the series. More...

Orangeville disbands citizens' commission

Orangeville council has decided to abandon the idea of having an independent citizens' committee advise it on budgeting. More...

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FIRE WEEK: October 7 to 13 will be Fire Prevention Week in Orangeville. It was proclaimed by Councillor Gail Campbell this week. More...

Kairos: a voice for social justice

Most of us might guess "Kairos" to be an exotic Mediterranean dish, a martial art or an unusual spelling of the capital of Egypt. More...

Taylor goes from hard rock to salad dressings

If you've ever wondered what became of Canada's first female hard-rock vocalist, she's right here in Orangeville - and keeping as far away from the stage as anyone could ever hope to be. More...

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CANADIANS IN BLUE AND GRAY: The American Civil War Historical Reenactment Society of Southern Ontario was on hand Sunday at the Orangeville Fairgrounds during the military show. More...

Mono to open Island Lake trail

The Town of Mono has invited area residents "to stride, stroll or saunter your way into the World Record Walk on October 3 at 12:30 p.m. More...

ReStore auction to support local habitat projects

Mono's ReStore Home Improvement Centre is holding an auction on Friday October 5. More...

World Record Walk challenge set for Oct. 3

You can stride, stroll or saunter your way into the World Record Walk on October 3 at 12:30 p.m., when Canada will attempt to beat Australia's record of 100,915 people walking one km at the same time. More...

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SCOTIA BANK in Orangeville donated $4,275.23 to the Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day. Scotia Bank staff are pictured with Dairy Queen representatives John Lockyer and Mike Kirk. More...

CLD has new executive director

While she certainly isn't new to the organization, she's taking on a new role at Community Living Dufferin as its executive director. More...

Two teens charged in car fire

Orangeville police have arrested two 19-year-old men in connection with a car fire last week. Police say that at approximately 3:15 a.m. last Friday, two men lit a car on fire after dousing it with gasoline, at a Howard Crescent home. More...

Lindsey Jelly - talented son of two towns

Lindsey Jelly can easily trace his heritage back to the founding of two Dufferin towns - Shelburne and Orangeville. Here's how: Orange Lawrence, founder of Orangeville, and his wife, Sarah House, had, amongst others, a daughter, Mary. More...

Campaign sign seen affixed to county vehicle

A photo that showed a County of Dufferin truck sporting a Sylvia Jones campaign placard on its tailgate was left Tuesday at The Free Press and Economist office. More...

WDG in motion part of world record walk day

The Wellington-Dufferin- Guelph (WDG) In Motion initiative, aimed at increasing physical activity, is gearing up for the World Record Walk challenge across Ontario next Wednesday, Oct. 3. More...