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Approval of the Melancthon II wind project by the Ontario Municipal Board Monday was "only one of a number of provincial and county approvals," Canadian Hydro Developers executive vice-president Ann Hughes said in a phone interview from Calgary Wednesday morning. More ... More than 50 churches and libraries have been the target of break-ins in seven Central Ontario counties, including Dufferin. More ... HOME AND GARDEN SHOW: The Orangeville Lions Home and Garden Show will be taking place April 4-6 at the Orangeville Fairgrounds, with more than 190 booths featuring displays from landscaping to bed and bathroom fixtures. Admission is free and organizers expect between 7,000 and 10,000 visitors. All proceeds will go to the Lions Club to fund worthy charitable projects in the Orangeville area. Helping promote the event are Lions Club promotions manager Terry Gauthier, left, and Home and Garden Show chairman Jim Harrington. More ... In all fairness, Orangeville may not be the best representative in Canada's quest to be the most multicultural country on Earth. A quick walk around town will confirm that those bustling about in their day-to-day errands are, with a few exceptions, mainly white. You certainly don't see many Vietnamese walking around. Or Thai. More ... Photo/DAN PELTON RESTORE MANAGER 'CANNED': Robert Jones, manager of the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Orangeville, bathes in the aluminum cans that have been gathered as part of a recycling initiative between Habitat for Humanity Canada and Alcan Inc. By dropping off your aluminum cans for recycling, you help the local ReStore become the top recycling affiliate in Canada. Alcan has pledged to fund the construction of three new Habitat homes each year for the affiliate that reaches that goal. More ... The $14 million project to upgrade Orangeville's wells to meet new provincial regulations has been completed, and all the wells are now operational. The new regulations required municipalities to upgrade their water systems to ensure effective disinfection. More ... The Greater Dufferin Area Estate Planning Council (GDAEPC) recently enjoyed an instructive presentation on trusts by Bruce Ball, a partner in BDO Dunwoody LLP's National Office in Toronto. Bruce informed the group that many trusts were set up in the late 1980's and are coming up to the 21-year anniversary date when there will be a deemed disposition. More ... On Friday March 14th, The Friday Night Dinner selection will be Irish stew and will be served from 5 till 7 p.m. We will be Celebrating Saint Patrick's Day with Irish Dancers Shannon & Deandra Pacquette and Step Dancer & Fiddle Player Melissa Mouck and Nancy Belsey From Music Talks playing Irish Music from 6 till 10 p.m. Drop in and enjoy a fine meal and be entertained. More ... Young Hailey Reusch's 13th birthday wish was very uncharacteristic of most new teenagers. She wanted to remember her birthday in a meaningful way, so rather than asking for something special, she gave something special. Hailey celebrated this important passage into young adulthood by donating her long, beautiful hair to "Locks of Love". More ... Help is available for low to middle income earners who would like to buy a home but are having difficulty putting enough aside for a down payment. Dufferin County is participating in the Canada- Ontario Affordable Housing Program (AHP). More ... Photo/MARNI WALSH NEW NATUROPATHS: Mayor Ed Crewson welcomes Dr. Tom Ellis and Dr. Jennifer Pham to Shelburne's Mel Lloyd Health Centre, where they will set up a satellite office for their naturopathic practice. The office will be open every Monday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. More ... "If you love to sing, or act, or both, join us for a summer of creative theatre and great fun!" So reads the press release from Theatre Orangeville announcing plans for its summer Young Company auditions. The company hopes to draw at least a few kids away from television, the Internet and video games this summer, by offering two unique programs. More ... An 82-year-old Grand Valley man has been charged in Florida with leaving the scene of an accident following a fatal traffic mishap Monday, March 3 in Fort Ogden, Florida. More ... Previously on Patrick's birthday, 2007 - this then 32-year-old horse had come to Canada with me in October, 1990, having been a house hold name in the United Kingdom on account of having been booked for speeding More ... |
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