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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 ... The Green Party has announced a detailed plan to implement a revenueneutral carbon tax in Canada. After releasing an outline of the Green Party's approach to action on climate in 2006 and more detailed climate plans in 2007, the Green Party has now made public greater levels of detail on a fullycosted carbon tax plan. More ... 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. Berger attended Dufferin Child and Family Services Annual General Meeting to receive her award. More ... Last Saturday, June 21, shortly after 6 p.m., Dufferin OPP received a 911 call from a residence on the Amaranth-East Luther townline. A 26-year-old male from Mississauga who suffered cuts to his neck, back and hand was transported by ambulance to Headwaters Health Care Centre with non-life-threatening injuries and was released later that evening. More ... It was a romantic idea to establish a brewery in a tiny village in central Ontario. Romantic to brew beer that is special and different in the middle of an antique village, named Hockley after its one-time postmaster. More ... 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. Following the presentation, Mono Mayor Lorie Haddock promised her council would give the issue full consideration. More ... 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 the centre's building fund. The Door, in the former Orangeville police station, is operated by Highlands Youth for Christ. More ... 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. But Melissa, who suffered from Spina Bifida, died last summer while away at Easter Seals Camp. More ... 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. As the two vehicles were passing other westbound traffic, the Ford had to brake quickly to avoid a vehicle that was about to turn left in front of it, and the woman lost control and fell off the motorcycle. More ... 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. Councillor Broderick is currently Deputy Mayor of Melancthon. Congratulations D.C.! More ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. We invite members and friends to join us for a fun time. The evening commences at 9:00 p.m. and runs till 1:00 a.m. More ... |
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