June 26, 2008 RSS feed / Regional News

Berger first winner of Putman Award

Robin Berger, a public health nurse and lactation consultant with the Wellington-Guelph Public Health Unit last night became the first winner of the annual Gary Putman Award. Ms. More...

Shelburne neglected in doctor search: Crewson

In a sometimes emotional plea Tuesday morning, Shelburne Mayor Ed Crewson asked Mono council not to abandon his town and area in favour of strengthening Orangeville/ Caledon's physician recruitment efforts. More...

Mural inspired by her spirit for life

'Hope is unlimited perseverance'

Melissa Kelly was excited about graduating from grade eight this month and going on to high school. She would have crossed the stage with her fellow graduates to the sound of enthusiastic cheers from the friends, teachers and family who loved her. More...

County Council Briefs

D.C. BRODERICK RECEIVES SENIOR AWARD Warden John Oosterhof presented the Senior of the Year Award to D.C. Broderick, who has served on Council for several years and was also involved with local hockey in Melancthon. More...

Shelburne's second annual Street Festival had lots to see

Mayor praises volunteers

On behalf of Shelburne Council, Mayor Ed Crewson has extended appreciation and gratitude to the volunteers who made the Shelburne Doors Open Heritage Street Festival and Classic Car Show such an overwhelming success for the second year in a row: More...

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. More...

Green Party favours 'revenue neutral' carbon tax

The Green Party has announced a detailed plan to implement a revenueneutral carbon tax in Canada. More...

Assault charge laid

Last Saturday, June 21, shortly after 6 p.m., Dufferin OPP received a 911 call from a residence on the Amaranth-East Luther townline. More...

TD CANADA TRUST HELPS KEEP THE DOOR OPEN:

Photo/WES KELLER TD CANADA TRUST HELPS KEEP THE DOOR OPEN: The three TD Canada Trust Orangeville managers - Kim Bailey, Janice Heron and Gerry Brisson - pose by one of the games at The Door after presenting Anne McCallum with a $5,000 donation to t More...

Motorcyclist seriously hurt in Hwy. 89 crash

A 43-year-old Toronto woman was driving a 1988 Honda motorcycle westbound on Highway 89 Friday evening following her husband, who was driving a 1997 Ford Explorer. More...

Wine, cheese and song set for seniors

Residents, family members, guests and staff of Lord Dufferin Centre are celebrating Seniors Month with a Wine and Cheese Night tomorrow (Friday). The two-hour event will begin at 7 p.m. at Lord Dufferin Centre on First Street. More...

Royal Canadian Legion News

Our Friday night dinner will be Roast beef from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. with entertainment by Lindsay Morgan from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Come in and enjoy a fine meal and a great time. This Saturday Evening Karaoke will be provided by Shawn Lundy. More...