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August 7, 2008 / Local News

THE ORANGEVILLE LIONS CLUB

THE ORANGEVILLE LIONS CLUB recently hosted the Lions District A-9 youth exchange and camp delegates as they traveled through the local area. More...

Headwaters auxiliary fall house tour coming

Tickets for the Headwaters Hospital Auxiliary Fall House Tour on Saturday, Sept. 13, went on sale this Tuesday, August 5. More...

Local resident recovers stolen bike in Toronto

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

An Orangeville woman is among fewer than 300 persons who have found their bicycles in a cache nearly 3,000 amassed by Toronto police who say they have smashed a sophisticated ring. More...

Crow tests positive for West Nile virus

Wellington-Dufferin- Guelph Public Health reports the first sign of West Nile virus has been confirmed this season. A dead crow found in Puslinch has tested positive for the virus. "Mosquitoes spread West Nile virus. More...

ENCORE!

Photo/DAN PELTON ENCORE! It is said that the early bird gets the worm. In this case, the early subscriber gets the day pass at a spa. More...

58th fiddle fest is finally here!

All the preparations have been made for the 58th Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship, which will see Canada's top fiddlers competing for more than $20,000 in prizes. More...

50 Years ago Gyurki, 20, a surprise winner of '58 contest

Ed Gyurki, 20, of Woodstock, was a surprise winner of the eighth annual Canadian Open Championship Old Time Fiddlers' Contest. More...

PAST CONTEST OPEN CHAMPIONS

1951 - Mel Lavigne, Honey Harbour 1952 - Mel Lavigne 1953 - Ward Allen, Ottawa 1954 - Sleepy Marlin, Louisville, Ky. 1955 - Victor Pasowisty, Toronto 1956 - Ned Landry, St. John, N.B. More...

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RINGING IN HISTORY:

Photo/DAN PELTON RINGING IN HISTORY: Work crews involved in the renovation of St. More...

Free concerts set for park each Saturday

Area residents shopping in downtown Orangeville this month will be able to take in free concerts each Saturday morning. The free concerts will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. More...

Mulmur Notebook

Are our property taxes fair? This is a question that has been asked by many taxpayers. In order to try to answer this (MC2) held a Town Hall Meeting at the Township Office on Saturday, June 21st to explore this issue. More...

Disappearing act 'reappears'

Canada's foremost illusionist, Ryan Joyce, will be bringing his brand of world class magic and illusions to the Orangeville Fairgrounds banquet hall on Thursday, August 14, at 8 p.m., sponsored by The Children's Aid Foundation. More...

Fundraising auction coming to Museum

Those visiting Corbetton Church on the grounds of the Dufferin County Museum can discover a selection of unique treasures donated by members, friends and supporters of the DCMA for a fundraising auction. More...

No bid for bail by accused killer

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

A 34-year-old Orangeville man who is charged with murder in the stabbing death of a Kleinburg man remains in custody more than two months later without any effort by his lawyer to obtain his release pending trial. More...

Credit union seeking applications for grants

Each year, Peoples Credit Union donates a portion of its after-tax profits to further community projects through their Community Involvement Award. This year, the awarded amount will be $6,000 and the deadline for applications is August 31. More...

307 speeding charges laid over weekend

Caledon OPP officers were busy on the holiday weekend patrolling the town's roadways to ensure that everyone enjoyed a safe weekend. More...

Building planned for Fiddle Park

The Fiddle Fans and Fiddlers who start pouring into Fiddle Park for Shelburne's 58th annual event will be treated to a concept drawing of a 1,700-square-foot building that is expected to greet their arrival for the 59th event in 2009. More...

Highway 10 bypass finally in the works

The Ministry of Transportation appears finally to be moving forward toward creating a Highway 10 bypass around Shelburne, which the town council has viewed as the only solution to problems at the Tintersection of Main and Owen Sound streets. More...

ROTARY DONATION:

Contributed photo ROTARY DONATION: Cheryl Harvey (left), president of the Orangeville Rotary Club, is shown with Lesley McGill, Children's & Youth Services Co-ordinator at the Orangeville Public Library, as the library received a $200 cheque from the More...

Mayor Crewson offers greetings

On behalf of the Councillors and the citizens of Shelburne, welcome to Fiddleville. More...

Police Chief welcomes all

On behalf of the Shelburne Police Service, I would like to welcome you to the Town of Shelburne and Fiddleville 2008. While you are here, we hope you enjoy all that our town has to offer and the talented musicians this event attracts. More...

25 Years ago Champ Chuck Joyce had competed for 15 years

Shelburne went wild over Fiddle Contest weekend, which culminated with a finals event that saw 32-year-old Chuck Joyce of London, Ont., crowned as the Canadian Open Championship Old Time Fiddlers Contest champion after 15 years of trying. More...

MP Tilson welcomes you

I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely congratulate the Rotary Club of Shelburne on presenting the 58th annual Shelburne Fiddle Fest. This widely-celebrated annual event continues to attract thousands to the beautiful town of Shelburne. More...