October 11, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

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IN THE PUMPKIN PATCH:

Ted McCleod, 3, of Orangeville plays with Clara the Clown in a makeshift pumpkin patch at the regular season's-close of the Orangeville Farmers' Market. More...

OMB turbine hearing nears end

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Although Amaranth council has agreed in principle to Canadian Hydro Developers' proposed 22 wind turbines in the Melancthon II wind farm project, it will seek input from the public on individual site plans and a transmission line next Tuesday eveni More...

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Editorial

Ruling should reduce wrongful convictions

THE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION of Chiefs of Police won support from the federal and provincial attorneys general last fall when they opposed allowing persons who are wrongfully convicted to sue police alleging that they were victims of negligent investig More...

Political Cartoon

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Wanted: a few memorial benches

WE DOUBT MANY READERS have visited the Arrow Lakes area of southern British Columbia, much less spent some time in the pretty village of Nakusp, population about 2,500. More...

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Mailbox

Canadian farmers in crisis - again

An open letter to: The Honourable Gerry Ritz Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, The Honourable Leona Dombrowsky, More...

Proper care of captive wildlife

Ontario stands out as the worst jurisdiction in Canada when it comes to ensuring the proper care of captive wildlife. More...

A fair school system?

Funding for faith-based schools the John Tory way, on the surface of it, looks to be fair. Following the public curriculum is no problem as far as the level of learning is concerned. More...

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Regional News

IODE chapter marks century of dedication, service

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

Since its founding in 1900, the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire (IODE) has been a Canadian women's charitable organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, youth and those in need through and variety of progr More...

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Town's admin costs rose in 2006

A Financial Information Return (FIN) submitted to Orangeville Council last week shows that between 2004 and 2006, operating costs for municipal administration as a portion of overall expenditures rose 45.7 per cent - from 5.9 per cent in 2004 to 8 More...

Jones took early lead in returns

Early returns from Wednesday's provincial election gave Progressive Conservative candidate Sylvia Jones a comfortable lead over runner-up Liberal Elizabeth (Betsy) Hall in the new riding of Dufferin- Caledon. More...

Wind Prospects begins ESR at Laurel

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Even as the Ontario Municipal Board hearing into Amaranth's portion of the Melancthon II wind-farm project appears to be winding down, other projects and concerns have emerged. More...

Local News

Nearly 4,000 voted in advance polls

Apart from the Party platforms in this 140th year of Confederation, voters were given an "extended advance poll" and an opportunity to make a referendum choice between the present electoral system and one that would make seats available to parities More...

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DAREARTS spokesperson Alison Postma was at the Alder Street Arena selling cards designed by local area students, Saturday. Proceeds from the sale of cards (by donation) raise money for the international "Children for Peace" project. More...

First street racers charged locally

Orangeville police last Thursday night laid the first charge against a driver under the new "street racing" law, that took effect on Oct 7. More...

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Columns

With Your Permission

A time for giving thanks
Constance Scrafield- Danby

In many ways, it is a funny time of year: there is at one and the same moment, a winding down and a winding up. More...

National Affairs

Not even hometown support for Dion
Claire Hoy

One of the most endearing beliefs that political commentators and others routinely cling to is that the general voting public, i.e. you, do not want an election. Ever. More...

Angles 'n' Attitudes

Isaac Brock
William Bothwell

Major General Isaac (posthumously Sir Isaac) Brock (1769-1812) lives in the memories of long-time Canadians. Recent arrivals should also know his story. More...

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Sports

Grant gets shot at Canadian title Saturday

By MIKE MALONEY Sports Editor

If Buzz Grant has his way, there will be soon be another Canadian Boxing title hanging from the Orangeville rafters. More...

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CRUSHERS SCOTT CHRISTIE fends off Tigers Thomas Evans in Junior A action at the Alder Street Arena on Saturday night. After defeating Stouffville 7-4 last Thursday, Orangeville were edged 4-3 by Newmarket Friday. More...

Muskies back on ice

This weekend marks the start of the 2007-08 season for the Fines Home Hardware Shelburne Muskies. Friday night, Shelburne travels to Port Elgin where they meet with the newest entry to the WOAASenior loop, Saugeen Shores at 8:30 p.m. More...

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