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FALL COLOURS.

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Two all-candidates sessions drew few electors

By DAN PELTON & BILL REA Staff Reporters

In a riding with more than 100,000 residents, fewer than 200 turned up for the first two Dufferin-Caledon all candidates' meetings. More...

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Editorial

10 good reasons why you should exercise your franchise

SO THIS HAS BEEN a pretty dull election campaign, both nationally and locally, with little or no doubt as to the outcomes either across the country or in the local riding of Dufferin-Caledon. More...

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Columns

Let me be blunt!

With Your Permission
Constance Scrafield- Danby

The upcoming election is historical for many reasons. Canada is at a turning point in its history and it is of paramount importance: Stephen Harper must not be given a majority government. More...

Third candidate said possible for Dufferin in federal election

Dipping Into the Past

100 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 8, 1908 • Says the Shelburne Economist: "We wonder if there is another constituency in the whole Dominion in which a third candidate is being so anxiously and expectantly looked for as in Dufferin. More...

Giving thanks

Angles 'n' Attitudes
William Bothwell

We were kids in Sunday school, that weekly hour and a quarter, 2.45 - 4 p.m. We heard the traditional stories that took place far away in the Holy Land. More...

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Sports

Crushers win 1, lose 1 over weekend

The high-flying Orangeville Crushers had their winning wings clipped back a touch Saturday night after a 3-1 loss to the Huntsville Otters brought their eight-game winning streak to an end. More...

Storm duo playing 'cut above'

The season on the field may be over but for two local soccer players, their accomplishments have them both eagerly looking towards next year. More...

Novice AA Flyers rebound

The Southwood Graphics Novice AA Flyers rebounded from their season opening loss to Flamborough by reeling off three convincing wins last week. The Flyers hosted Guelph in their home opener on Monday night and dominated in a 10-1 victory. More...

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County tax levy could jump 9 per cent in '09

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Dufferin County is heading into 2009 in a strong financial position, according to the treasurer, but the operating budget for the year will rise by about 10 per cent over the budget for 2008. More...

Mould removal costs could soar at Alder rec centre

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

The Alder Street Recreational Centre was back in full operation Friday after the reopening of the Green Rink, but the operation to remove the mould from the area is continuing. More...

Local News

Jones pushing private member's bill on disabilities

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

Local MPP Sylvia Jones is pushing for passage of her private member's bill while demanding the McGuinty government address the faltering provincial economy. Ms. More...

ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL!

Photo/DAN PELTON ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL! A few enterprising individuals are seeking to make Stewart Court a one-stop shop for Orangeville's automotive needs. More...

Mono to host Halloween party

The Town of Mono will host a Children's Halloween Party at the Mono Centre Community Centre on Sunday, October 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. More...

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Mailbox

The balancing act of HHR planning

Calls for increasing the number of first-year students admitted to Canadian medical schools are becoming more and more common as a response to Canada's doctor shortage. More...

Needed - Equal Regard for All

For decades, the Canadian Government's 'disabilityallowance', (pension) for disabled Canadians to live on, has been way below the povertylevel. More...

Concerned about Notebook

I am concerned about the Mulmur Notebook item printed in the September 26 edition of your newspaper. Firstly, in discussing the unfairness of market value assessments, a greater injustice was overlooked. More...

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Regional News

Humber campus ground-breaking set for next spring

Three years after plans were announced for its new campus on the western outskirts of Orangeville, Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning has released sketches of the site on Veterans Way and the planned structures. More...

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