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THE LAST-MINUTE MOB descended on Future Shop and other stores in Orangeville to pick up the last gift for Christmas. While news of the economy is grim, it's apparent it has failed to dampen the spirit of giving over the festive season. More...

Entertainment lined up for Orangeville's First Night celebrations

Orangeville's annual First Night celebration has some interesting acts lined up, for both indoor and outdoor stages in the downtown area on New Year's Eve. Joe Andrews will once again be master of ceremonies for the outdoor show. More...

Special Sections

Editorial

'Let there be light'

IF THERE'S ONE THING about which all Canadians ought to agree, it's that this is the season of Light. More...

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Snow clearing policies controversial

IT WILL BE INTERESTING, indeed, to see whether the explanations the Town of Orangeville has provided for its current snow clearing policy will end the controversy caused by the change in policy. More...

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Mailbox

Animals need homes for the holidays

Dear Santa: I'm writing this note to you on behalf of all the animals here in the shelter. While making your list and checking it twice, I know you'll discover that the shelter animals have been very good all year long. More...

Thanks for shoebox generosity

I would like to thank all of the participants that packed one or more shoeboxes for the Operation Christmas Child program run through Samaritan's Purse. More...

Strikes benefit organizers only

Re: Labour Strikes - Why? Current strikes at York University and the Ottawa transit system will benefit the union organizers but no one else. Locally, some unions in the education system are threatening a strike. More...

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Sports

Canadian World Junior hockey squad lands on Alder St ice

UNDER THE WATCHFUL gaze of head coach Pat Quinn and to the delight of hundreds of young local fans, the Canadian National Junior hockey team took to the ice of the Alder Street Recreation Centre this past weekend as they prepare to defend their tit More...

AA Midgets edge Storm

Inches was the difference between a tie and victory for the Midget Flyers on Monday night as Orangeville rode out a flurry of shots over the final seconds to hang on to post a 4-3 win the Guelph Storm. More...

Crushers drop 1-0 squeaker to Brampton

Despite a frustrating weekend that saw them lose to both the weather and Brampton, the Orangeville Crushers head into the Christmas break in good shape. More...

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Salary committee planning strategy

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

An ad hoc committee reviewing the issue of appropriate remuneration for Orangeville council held its first meeting last Thursday and has scheduled four more weekly meetings in January. More...

CHD wins federal grant for Melancthon project

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Canadian Hydro Developers, Inc. More...

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JACK CAMPBELL celebrated his 100th birthday Tuesday at the Avalon Retirement Home. A native of Scotland who has lived in Canada since 1970, Mr. Campbell has managed to golf his age. His last time on the links, at the age of 97, he shot a 96. More...

Local News

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SHOPPERS TREE OF LIFE yields $4,910. More...

Longtime local druggist dies at 73

Donald Jasper Sproule, owner of Sproule's Drug Store in Orangeville for more than 30 years, died Saturday at Headwaters Health Care Centre in Orangeville, aged 73m his family acknowledging an "exemplary life of love, laughter and service to others. More...

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SANTA GREETS Andrea-Ann and Korilee as the first passengers on board the train for a scenic ride through the Credit Valley at 11 a.m. last Saturday. Other passengers, meantime, had jam-packed the waiting room from about 9:30 on. More...

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Columns

THE HOPE OF CHRISTMAS!

I was in one of Canada's largest shopping malls the other day, and filling the hall were the most melodious sounds of carols. These were too good for the canned stuff. More...

With Your Permission

A winter's night with Christmas coming
Constance Scrafield- Danby

The weekend before Christmas: They say that a storm, no, two storms, are coming. We are hunkered down, candles at the ready, logs piled high by the wood stove, buckets organised to bring in snow to melt. More...

National Affairs

If it's not 'Christmas,' then what is it?
Claire Hoy

About 35 years ago, as a daily columnist at Queen's Park, I launched what my colleagues often derisively referred to as "Hoy's Happy Holiday Harangue." Here we go again. More...

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