October 23, 2008 RSS feed / Local News

Chronic bronchitis, emphysema theme of talk at Best Western

Headwaters Health Care Centre will host a public education event next Wednesday evening, October 29, at 7 p.m. in the Best Western Orangeville Inn & Suites for people living with chronic bronchitis or emphysema. More...

Town to match funds for park improvements

In an effort to get more local residents involved in maintaining and beautifying the town's parks, Orangeville council has voted to create the Community Matching Funds Parks improvement program. More...

Audiences briefed on identity thefts, pension rules

Capacity crowds at an Orangeville funeral home Tuesday afternoon and evening were told how to protect themselves against identity theft, how to guard against loss of family "treasures," and how to take advantage of certain changes to pension regula More...

Royal Canadian Legion News

Membership Early Bird Campaign commences September 1st and runs until November 30, 08. Dues will be $45. Time is running out! Come in and renew your membership. For further information contact Ed Kelly at the branch. More...

Orangeville Hydro wins Peak Buster award

Orangeville Hydro is one of seven Ontario electric utilities that have won a Peak Buster Award for keeping the summer peak power demands below the provincial average. More...

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VISITORS TO THE HEADWATERS DENTAL CENTRE booth at the recent GDCC Home Show got some special treats. Kids enjoyed a ride on "The Tooth Fairy Express" and learned about oral health from Dr. Raj Khanuja and The Tooth Fairy. More...

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Photo/DAN PELTON WOMEN LIVING WELL, a group for local women to exchange ideas and friendship, held its Over the Moon event recently at Horizons. More...

Parks & Recreation wants input on programming

Orangeville's Parks & Recreation Department is looking for the community's input into recreation programming. The Town says it is committed to improving opportunities for children and youth to participate in recreation programs. More...

Separate Beds: 'it's funny, come and see it!'

(Dr.) Walter Learning says he will pay anyone who can come up with a pun on his name that he has never heard. During the course of a conversation, he cracks several of his own. More...

Mental health session set

Residents of the Dufferin area are invited to attend a meeting at the Lord Dufferin Centre in Orangeville at which Joanne Moore will present "An Introduction to Mental Health". More...

Barbershop quartet magic to be on display

What is it about men's voices raised together in song that gives us such a thrill? More...

Garisto confronts mayor over pay hikes

A former deputy mayor was on hand at Monday's town council meeting to give Mayor Rob Adams an earful over the pay raises he and his councillors awarded themselves two weeks ago. More...

Melancthon man said electrocuted

Dufferin O.P.P. is investigating the death of a Melancthon township resident following a singlecar crash Sunday night. More...

Dion a man of honesty, and integrity: Finch

Despite a relatively poor showing — both nationally and locally — by the federal Liberal party, Dufferin-Caledon candidate Rebecca Finch maintains that Stéphane Dion was the right man to lead the party. More...

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Photo/DAN PELTON WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER and multi-media artist Ron Pitts stands amidst his work that comprises "Once Upon a Pond...And Beyond." Mr Pitts has travelled North America taking shots of wildlife that include birds on the pond out back to el More...

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Photo/WES KELLER DON'T BURY TREASURES: At the Egan Funeral Home, Baxter & Giles Chapel, forums at Monora Park Pavilion Tuesday, Gordon McGregor of Funeral Plans Canada urges people to preserve their memories through identifiable photos and other item More...

DAREarts appoints program co-ordinator

DAREarts Foundation has announced the appointment of Rita Fournier as its program co-ordinator. DAREarts ( www. darearts.com) provides innovative arts education programs that empower children and encourage leadership. Ms. More...

Town to match funds for park improvements

In an effort to get more local residents involved in maintaining and beautifying the town's parks, Orangeville council has voted to create the Community Matching Funds Parks improvement program. More...

New store promotes better health

A love of nature brought Joey Lemieux and Ellen Brakel together. They met seeking a closer connection to the earth, while learning how to build a "yurt", a traditional nomadic shelter. More...

Foot bath a detoxifying experience

When one first sits down for a treatment at BodyDetox in Mansfield, one cannot help but be little bemused. The client places his or her feet in a tub of water. More...

CHOWING DOWN FOR BIG BROTHERS:

Photo/DAN PELTON CHOWING DOWN FOR BIG BROTHERS: Dufferin Big Brothers/Big Sisters was the recipient of the proceeds of a taco eating contest held Saturday at Cantina Taco Time on Broadway. More...

Lord Dufferin Centre to mark 10th anniversary

Orangeville's Lord Dufferin Centre will welcome back friends, family and former staff to a special open house on the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 2. The celebration marking the seniors residence's 10th anniversary will run from 2 to 4 p.m. More...