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June 26, 2008  RSS feed

SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER.
Photo/MIKE MALONEY SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER. Principal Karen Kowaluk and teacher Dave Penfold bid a fond farewell Wednesday to members of the grade eight graduating class from Montgomery Village Elementary School in anticipation of their last day of school today. More...
Dufferin getting another doctor

As of September, at least 1,200 more Dufferin residents will have access to a family physician. Dr. Enza Gucciardi, who completed part of her residency at Headwaters Health Care Centre and acted as a locum for Dr. Amy Horvat, will join the Highlands Health Network clinic on Sept. 1. More...

Town's CVC bill set to nearly double

Representatives of Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) found themselves on the defensive Monday night when they appeared before Orangeville council to explain why the projected cost of an addition to the authority's head office in Mississauga has soared to $9 million from $2 million in the space of two years. More...

Demand outpacing supply of green bin processing
By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

The vital need for more organics (green bin) processors has been emphasized by York Region's recent loss of a key outlet at Chicoutimi, Quebec. York was unable to find another processor, so it's having to send organics to New York State for incineration. More...

Canada Day 'weekend' full of local events
By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

What's likely a four-day weekend for a lot of local employees will start with a surprise early visit by the Stanley Cup to Orangeville and wind up with fireworks as part of the Orangeville Highlands Rotary Club's celebration of Canada's 141st anniversary at the Orangeville Fairgrounds in Mono. More...

A STEP BACK IN TIME

Photo/MIKE MALONEY A STEP BACK IN TIME - on a small scale. Ed Irwin of Orillia does some fine adjustments to his scale working model of a Julien gasoline engine, one of nine reproductions he brought with him to the Antique Power Show held on the grounds of the Orangeville Agricultural Society this past weekend. Irwin was one of over 150 exhibitors and vendors that came from across Southern Ontario to participate in the second annual showcase featuring some of the machinery that helped shape both the rural and urban scene in the not so distant past. More...

 Local News
• Police union 31 months without contract
The Orangeville Police Association released a statement yesterday complaining that while residents of the area enjoy living in one of the safest communities in Ontario, "a little-known issue in local policing looms in the background. More...
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 Editorial
• Darlington announcement leaves lots to be desired
LAST WEEK'S ANNOUNCEMENT that the Darlington nuclear power development will be the site of two new generating units is both interesting and unsettling. Our interest lies in the government's apparent decision to try untested technology, by opting for two units that would be designed to produce almost as much electricity as now comes from the existing fourunit station. More...
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• Townships need to be kept informed
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 Columns
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With Your Permission
Let's see now: there has been the Dufferin Youth Festival of the Arts, in which 17 schools from across the Dufferin County and beyond participated - not at all as a competition, but just for art's sake. During the festival, while visual arts played an important part, the main component was music - singing, playing, drumming and so forth. More...
• Unemployed horse thief from New York State sentenced to three years
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 Mailbox
• French Immersion - a reader asks 'why?'
In recent weeks there have been a number of reports saying that "Parents want local French Immersion." Of course they do. A French Immersion Program includes very capable students, top quality teachers and often lower class numbers. More...
• Dear Churches - Show Up Or Shut Up!
• Turkeys wrongly referenced
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 Regional News
• Hills of Headwaters celebrates tourism's best at annual meeting
Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality was celebrated by the Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association at their annual meeting on Wednesday, June 18, at Glen Eagle Golf Club in Caledon. Seven Headwaters businesses and organizations were awarded top marks for their commitment to excellence in tourism and hospitality. More...
• Green Party favours 'revenue neutral' carbon tax
• Berger first winner of Putman Award
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 Sports
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The Orangeville Kings improved their Inter-county Fastball record to 7-1-0 thanks to a 12-2 romp over league leading Arthur on the Idlewyld diamond Tuesday night. For the Kings, this game proved to be just what the doctor ordered. More...
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• Northmen B's playoff bound
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