August 28, 2008 RSS feed / Local News

'Superheroes' for parental justice

Next Tuesday morning, Fathers 4 Justice Canada and its Everyday Superheros Team will be in Orangeville to promote and support a federal private member's bill by Conservative MP Maurice Vellacott that calls for changes to the Federal Divorce Act (bi More...

Library to have Spanish classes

Have you always wanted to learn Spanish but didn't want to travel too far or pay those exorbitant college fees? Perhaps you're planning a trip to Spain or South America and would like to know some useful travel phrases. More...

Library marks its centennial: it's time to boogie

It may be celebrating its 100th birthday in 2008, but the Orangeville Public Library is still going strong. To show its buoyancy, the library is throwing a centennial bash Oct. More...

Hill named Melancthon's deputy mayor

Bill Hill, a life insurance agent and long-time supporter of youth activities in Shelburne, has been appointed from the ranks of Melancthon council to replace the late D.C. Broderick. Township council decided to offer the position to Mr. More...

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Photo/DAN PELTON ALOHA, HUMBER: Humber College's Alder campus threw an orientation barbeque bash for its students last week that featured live music, refreshments and leis for all the students in attendance. More...

AGRI-CATION CENTRE:

Photo/MARNI WALSH AGRI-CATION CENTRE: Marian Webb, the Chair of the Ag-Awareness committee and Ken Phillips President of the Agricultural Society added finishing touches to the new Agri-cation Centre this week. More...

Celebration of Harmony, health and wellness

The Harmony Whole Foods Market on First Street turns 30 this year and is celebrating by throwing a five-day bash Sept. 2-7 that features the traditional cake cutting, health product demonstrations, live music and access to holistic therapies. More...

Now it might be green bags with green bins

Depending upon a Sept. 11 vote, you'll likely be able to use recyclable green plastic bags in your source separated organics (SSO) green box soon. More...

Town of Mono mulls gravel pit options

A town-owned gravel pit continues to be a contentious issue in Mono as council ponders both its commercial viability and how it can coexist with the adjoining lands of the Mono Nordic Ski Club. More...

Green plans inroads in looming election

One of the more interesting campaigns to watch in the looming federal election in Dufferin- Caledon might be that of the Green Party, where 50- year-old Ard VanLeeuwen will be espousing an agenda of economic development plus a reversal of environme More...

Royal Canadian Legion News

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. Our annual Golf Scramble held on August 24, 2008 was a huge success. More...

PROCLAMATION:

ontributed photo PROCLAMATION: Deputy Mayor Warren Maycock has proclaimed September as Big Brothers and Big Sisters Month in Orangeville. More...

Vendors get extension of DEEP dates

Because of questions from three of 66 parties who obtained copies of Dufferin's request for proposals for a thermal treatment, energy from waste, plant at the EcoEnergy Park (DEEP), the deadline for submissions has been extended to Oct. More...

Local singer holds her own at CNE

Orangeville singer Melissa McCann learned a vital lesson when she was studying to be a teacher at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo. She learned she didn't want to be at Laurier. More...

Agri-cation centre set to go

On Melancthon's Fourth Line there is a little red barn that is all ready to go to the Fair. More...

'Glad it's for You!' latest market feature

The weekly features continue on Saturdays at Market on Broadway, downtown Orangeville's farmers' market. "Glad its for You" is the feature at Peter and Jane Ponsen's booth where you will find beautiful, locally grown gladiolas for sale. More...

More local blood donors needed - next clinic Sept. 24

Canadian Blood Services values the generosity of local blood donors, but due to increasing hospital demand, they are encouraging more residents to become regular blood donors. The next blood donor clinics in the area will be Wednesday, Sept. More...