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September 18, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

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FAMILY UNITED FOR CANCER:

Photo/WES KELLER FAMILY UNITED FOR CANCER: Anita Knight poses with children Joe, Chris and Josh at the Orangeville Terry Fox Run Sunday. Mrs. Knight lost her son Jacob to cancer 10 years ago. More...

Movie event set for Katy

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

Think about it. What would be more symbolic of the iron will of Katy Wymant than a screening of the epic Iron Man? On Saturday, Sept. More...

Local News

Bell Aliant spent $3.2 M in Dufferin

Far from restructuring and not being ready to continue with future phases of broadband internet service, Bell Aliant will be responding to Dufferin's next request for proposals and "stand behind commitments," says its director of communications, More...

GOING FOR GREEN:

Photo/WES KELLER GOING FOR GREEN: An obviously enthusiastic group shows its approval as Ard Van Leeuwen outlines the Green Party strategy at his campaign office opening Saturday. More...

Preventive medicine the aim of youth support company

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

When Joe James decided to start a private business that provides support services for troubled youth, it wasn't because he was disillusioned with the system. Rather, he wanted to make things easier for them. Mr. More...

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Mailbox

CB RIP? Two readers beg to differ

Re: So long CB, may you R.I.P. Although I hate to admit it, this guy is mostly right. Still I feel compelled to write him and fill him in about some of the ways "it isn't dead yet". Perhaps some of you may like to do the same. More...

IRPP critical of columnist

I would like to correct any misperceptions that may have arisen from Eric Dowd's comments on the Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP). The IRPP is a staunchly independent, national, nonprofit organization. More...

Bell Aliant still on board

Re: "Funding for more high speed may be delayed." On September 12th the Orangeville Citizen published a story regarding High Speed Internet (Broadband) access plans to serve the Dufferin area. More...

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Regional News

Eco Expo features a new trend in green thinking

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

The timing for last weekend's Lions Club Eco Energy Expo at the Orangeville Fairgrounds could be seen as both good and bad. More...

Photos

OVER 200 young outdoor enthusiasts converged on the Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area this past Saturday, participating in the annual Youth Outdoors Day. More...

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3 campaign offices open in Dufferin

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

The October 14 federal election got off to a flying start in Dufferin-Caledon as three campaign offices opened on Saturday and Sunday, beginning with incumbent Tory MP David Tilson's at Broadway and John streets. Mr. Tilson's 10 a.m. More...

175 brave Ike's threat for Fox Runs in Dufferin

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Whether it was a change in venue forced by the discovery of mould at the Alder Street recreation centre or the threat of torrents and high winds from the effects of Hurricane Ike, nearly half the 145 participants in Orangeville's 28th Terry Fox Run More...

Novice acclaimed as NDP candidate

By BILL RAE Caledon Citizen Editor

A couple of months ago, Bolton resident Jason Bissett didn't even belong to a political party, but as of Monday night, he's a nominated candidate. Mr. More...

Editorial

Wanted: more 'Danny Williams-style' independence

THE CURRENT FEDERAL election campaign has had more than a few surprises, none more so than what Premier Danny Williams had to say about the prospect of the Harper Conservatives winding up with a majority. More...

Political Cartoon

Full Story

Why not have an 'excess profits tax'?

NO DOUBT AREA MOTORISTS were cheering Wednesday when they saw the price of gasoline drop at most stations to slightly under $1.26 a litre. More...

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Columns

The PM who would be king

With Your Permission
Constance Scrafield- Danby

Just 43 days ago, in the privacy of his own rooms, the PM ruminates:"Won't that guy ever rebel?" "That coward! He just doesn't dare call me!" "Is there anything I could do that he wouldn't find a way to disagree but still concede? More...

Plans announced to provide free rural mail delivery

Dipping Into the Past

100 YEARS AGO Thursday, September 17, 1908 • Postmaster General Rodolph Lemieux, in an address at the Laurier meeting in Niagara Falls Tuesday, announced a system of free rural mail delivery for the whole Dominion. More...

Reading it both ways

Angles 'n' Attitudes
William Bothwell

The girls at Orangeville Insurance have made more than a few cracks in the glass ceiling of a maledominated business. More...

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Sports

Crushers on a roll - take two of three

It is still early in the new season but the Orangeville Crushers are quickly establishing themselves as a team to be reckoned with in the OPJHL this year. More...

Coaching course

Orangeville Parks and Recreation is hosting an Introduction to Competition A course on October 18/19, as well as an Introduction to Competition B course on November 1/2, at the Alder Street Recreation Centre in Orangeville. More...

Harvest Shoot-out

This weekend, the Orangeville and District Minor Lacrosse Association will be hosting the 2008 Laurie Montgomery Fall Harvest Field Lacrosse Shoot-out. More...

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