November 27, 2008 RSS feed / Local News

FESTIVAL PROCEEDS:

Each year The Maples Independent Country School donates a portion of the earnings from the school's major fundraiser, The Fall Festival, to a local charity or foundation. More...

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REMEMBRANCE TEA: A Remembrance Tea sponsored by Avalon Retirement Centre and hosted by 3rd Pathfinders, 4th Brownies, Guides and Scouts on November 11 included singing O Canada, the reading of Flanders Fields and a tribute to all those who game so More...

Shelburne Auto Centre named Canada's top garage

Steve Bowles and the staff of Auto Centre Dufferin County Inc. in Shelburne are celebrating being awarded "Garage of the Year" by Service Station & Garage Management (SS GM) magazine. More...

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LIGHTS EXCHANGE: Paul Ferris holds a box containing a 70-light string of stateof the-art outdoor LED lights that he was told will use just four watts of electricity, compared with the seven to 15 watts consumed by a traditional incandescent ornamen More...

Pilot project for seniors has its first graduate

A newly launched pilot project, 'Bridging You Home,' jointly sponsored by the County of Dufferin and Orangeville's Lord Dufferin Centre, has its first local graduate in William Kelcher. The program fulfilled its goal when Mr. More...

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SUPPORTING VIOLENCE PREVENTION: Norah Kennedy (left) and Nadine Collins accept a $750 donation from the Upper Grand local of the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario, presented by Marina Howlett and Tamara Reso of the Upper Grand ETFO. More...

Santa trains set for two local lines

Starting this weekend, Santa and his elves are boarding the Dufferin area's two tourist trains. Both the Orangevillebased Credit Valley Explorer and Tottenham's South Simcoe Railway (SSR) are offering special tours targeting kids of all ages. More...

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David Tilson, MP for Dufferin-Caledon, visited the 1st Caledon East Scouts Troop, at St. Cornelius Elementary School, in Caledon East, on Nov. 4 to speak about the significance of Remembrance Day and his role as Member of Parliament. More...

Taylor mulls county leaseback

Acting on a recent development in Guelph- Eramosa Township, East Garafraxa Mayor Allen Taylor has asked the Dufferin County treasurer to investigate the possibility of a leaseback arrangement for a county administration building. More...

Driver of death vehicle in court

The driver of a dump truck that killed one person and injured five others on Highway 9 in October 2006 is among the criminal cases to be heard currently in a non-jury trial in Superior Court at Orangeville. More...

3 teenagers charged in graffiti incidents

Orangeville Police have charged three youths in connection with several incidents of mischief last weekend involving spraypainting of school buildings and motor vehicles. More...

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TWO DESERVING ORANGEVILLE residents were rewarded for being good all year at Friday night's Moonlight Magic tree-lighting ceremony at Town Hall. Receiving their gifts from jolly old St. More...

Famed potter hosts Show this weekend

Hockley Valley potter Al Pace has been putting the finishing touches on new studio creations in preparation for his 31st annual Christmas Show, which will be held this weekend at The Farmhouse Pottery Studio Gallery on Hockley Road in Mono. More...

Alder Street walking track set to re-open

Orangeville's popular indoor walking track is set to re-open within the next week, following its closure due to the presence of mould in the two arenas at the Alder Street Recreation Centre. More...

Town police probe robbery

Orangeville Police are actively investigating a robbery at a local residence on Wednesday of last week. Police say that at about 10 p.m., three males went to a John Street residence and forced their way inside. More...

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TOONIE TRIUMPH: The staff of Shelburne Residence and Nursing Home recently donated an Exersaucer and gift cards for the clients of Family Transition Place. More...

UG board, unions ratify contracts

The Upper Grand District School Board has ratified tentative agreements reached with four of its bargaining groups. More...

OC winner coming to Tweedsmuir church

This Saturday, Tweedsmuir Presbyterian Church in Orangeville will offer a rare opportunity to hear internationally acclaimed Canadian author Alistair MacLeod. More...

When a dog really becomes a girl's best friend

I want to invite you to a party; it is exactly the kind of party this community really understands. More...