July 10, 2008 RSS feed / Local News

Cash, pledges cover median's cost

"Take the cash and let the credit go, nor heed the rumble of a distant drum: Omar Khyam." If the rest of the pledges are collected, the $630,000 cost of erecting a monument, clock and chunk of concrete that water runs over in the middle of Orange More...

LCBO smasher held in custody

A 31-year-old Mississauga man who drove through a window at the Mansfield LCBO outlet last Wednesday night, and then drove away, has been held in custody for a second bail hearing this week. More...

LOOK, BUT DON'T TOUCH!

Contributed Photo LOOK, BUT DON'T TOUCH! If you should come across a Giant Hogweed plant, like this one at the intersection of College Ave. and Birch St., give it a wide berth. It's poisonous. More...

KELLY NAMED AS GO-GETTER:

Photo/WES KELLER KELLY NAMED AS GO-GETTER: Ed Kelly, an executive member of Orangeville's Royal Canadian Legion, receives the Manwell Go-Getter Award from president Cathy Connelly in recognition of his years of stalwart service to the branch. More...

LEGION TREASURER HONOURED:

Photo/WES KELLER LEGION TREASURER HONOURED: Orangeville Royal Canadian Legion president Cathy Connelly presents the Turner Award to treasurer Joyce Catcher to acknowledge her beyond-duty contributions as Legion treasurer, Ladies Auxiliary president, More...

Ground-breaking set for St. Mark's Sunday

Big things are beginning to happen at St. Mark's Anglican Church in Orangeville, with the first ground-breaking ceremony in half a century set for this Sunday. More...

Wellness centre aims to help those help themselves

We live in an era where the baby boomers are losing their bloom, so to speak, yet refuse to go quietly into that fair night. More...

Dufferin County faring well financially - report

A report going to county council tonight (Thursday) shows that Dufferin's reserves are growing substantially, and its operating costs are being held below budget for 2008. Treasurer Alan Selby attributes the positive results to a provincial $1. More...

No nursing home citations locally

The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has recorded verified complaints against two of three Dufferin nursing homes, along with a total of 22 "unmet standards," but has issued no citations against any of the three. More...

Gas price hikes have far-reaching implications

Prices at the gas pumps continue to escalate with no significant relief in sight, and that could have major implications on area residents, businesses and community service organizations. More...

Glendale staff, clients help support oximeter purchase

The staff at Glendale Veterinary Hospital take the health of pet owners as seriously as the health of their pets. More...

Local paralegals see positive changes

At least two well established paralegal practitioners locally have welcomed their profession's regulation by lawyers' regulator, the Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC). More...

Graphic novels, manga now at library

The Orangeville Public Library has a growing collection of graphic novels and manga (Japanese comics) at its Mill Street and Alder locations. More...

OLD PALS REUNITED:

Photo/DAN PELTON OLD PALS REUNITED: Hugs, handshakes,and hangovers were the order of the weekend as the reunion of the Orangeville District Secondary School's class of '82 and '83 took place. More...

Local merchant marks milestone on Broadway

Surrounded by family, friends, colleagues, suppliers and customers, Sigrid Wolm, proprietor of From the Kitchen to the Table, in downtown Orangeville, hosted a gala celebration to celebrate her 10th anniversary on Broadway. More...

FEAST RAISES $5,600:

Contributed photo FEAST RAISES $5,600: Norah Kennedy (3rd from left) executive director of Family Transition Place, toasts the organizers of Feast for the Palate and their donation of $5,600 from the Feast. More...