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March 13, 2008 / Local News

HOME AND GARDEN SHOW:

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. More...

RESTORE MANAGER 'CANNED':

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 I More...

Planning council briefed on trusts

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. More...

Thirteen year-old gives locks to mark her 13th

By MARNI WALSH Freelance Reporter

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. More...

TO sets summer Young Company auditions

"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. More...

Grand Valley man charged in Florida fatality

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...

CHD to replace transformer within weeks

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 Wed More...

Churches, libraries at risk of break-ins

More than 50 churches and libraries have been the target of break-ins in seven Central Ontario counties, including Dufferin. More...

Orangeville looks Far East for 'ethnic' food

By PAUL HUTCHINGS Staff Reporter

In all fairness, Orangeville may not be the best representative in Canada's quest to be the most multicultural country on Earth. More...

$14M upgrades to Town's 12 wells are now completed

The $14 million project to upgrade Orangeville's wells to meet new provincial regulations has been completed, and all the wells are now operational. More...

Royal Canadian Legion News

BY EDWARD KELLY Branch 233, Orangeville

On Friday March 14th, The Friday Night Dinner selection will be Irish stew and will be served from 5 till 7 p.m. More...

Program aims to boost home ownership

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...

NEW NATUROPATHS:

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. More...

Happy Birthday, Patrick and the Saint!

By CONSTANCE SCRAFIELD-DANBY Columnist

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...