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OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT: The news coming out of the automobile sector tends to be on the negative side these days. But there are exceptions, such as Hallmark Toyota receiving a Pinnacle Award from Toyota Canada for its sales and service record. More...

Currie says Town should abstain on rail vote

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Calling it "a $7-million conflict," the former mayor of Amaranth has challenged the right of Orangeville's county councillors to take part in negotiations for the sale of the former CP Rail line right-of-way north from Orangeville. More...

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Editorial

Why health care should be a major topic in talks

NO ONE KNOWS what topics will arise today when U.S. President Barack Obama gets a first chance to chat with Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Opposition Leader Michael Ignatieff (albeit at different times and places). More...

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Headwaters going 'state of the art'

WITH ALL THE BAD NEWS we're getting these days, it was heartening to see the press release from Headwaters Health Care Centre announcing the acquisition of state-of-theart equipment for its Imaging department. More...

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A possible reality check for Headwaters

Re: headline dated February 5, 2009 - "$1/6M shortfall sparks Headwaters budget cuts." As a result of the decision by Headwaters CEO Chollie Boland to close the hospital out patient physiotherapy department as a way to try and balance the books I More...

Rail line sale concerns, and dispeling the myths

RE: Proposed sale of rail line I was one of more than 300 individuals who attended a public meeting in Honeywood Ontario on Saturday, January 17, 2009, called by area farmers and ratepayers of the Townships of Melancthon and Mulmur. More...

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Regional News

Researcher seeks to set Inuit history straight

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

As both government and private industry look to exploit the abundant resources of Canada's far north, there is a lingering assumption that the natives lack the social and business acumen to play an active role. More...

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Sports

Muskies sweep Wolves in four

By MIKE MALONEY Sports Editor

The broom closets across Muskieland were emptied out on Saturday night as the Shelburne Muskies completed a four game sweep of the Ripley Wolves by a score of 5-4 and advancing them to a berth in next round of the WOAA Senior Men's AA hockey playof More...

Griffin captures Canadian crown

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

Orangeville's Padraic Griffin is well spoken, erudite and handy with his dukes. More...

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ODSS ATHLETES were among the over 130 participants taking part in the CWOSSA Cross Country Skiing Championships held on the trails of Mono Nordic on Tuesday afternoon More...

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County budgets $31,000 for new doctor search

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Dufferin's two medically underserviced areas will each receive $15,500 in county grants for physician recruitment, and county council has voted to use fully its $120,000 grants budget to find $5,000 for Headwaters Communities in Action (HCA). More...

Home builders' head remains optimistic

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

While the tempo of most news stories these days ranges from depressing to devastating, Frank Giannone remains upbeat. What makes this remarkable is that Mr. More...

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ORANGEVILLE CRUSHERS Jarrod Connolly had the golden touch, scoring once on Friday night then adding a pair Sunday afternoon to help lead his team eliminate the North York Rangers in OJHL playoff action this past weekend, taking their best of five s More...

Local News

County okays admin centre sketches

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

County council remains divided on whether to consider a 13,000 or 25,000 square foot administration centre in addition to the 7,000 square foot POA facility and sally port, and will decide after seeing sketches of both. More...

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THE HEART AND STROKE BONSPIEL held over the weekend at the Orangeville Curling Club was a smashing success with over $16,000 being raised for the Foundation by the 64 curlers and numerous volunteers who took part. More...

Docherty prelim may run 2 weeks

The preliminary hearing for Kenneth Allen Docherty on a charge of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Tyson Weber opened in Ontario Court Tuesday morning before Justice Paul Currie with a ban on publication and a Crown estimate that the p More...

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Columns

Christian Perspectives

When God doesn't heal
Rev. Barbara Moulton

I have been in ministry for more than twenty five years. During that time, I have seen many individuals move through times of illness. As they shared with me, they often ask why God doesn't heal them from "...all their diseases. More...

Royal Canadian Legion News

BY MARILYN MURRAY Branch 233, Orangeville

Watch for our lineup of events - Don't miss out! Friday, February 20 we will be having a Roast Pork Dinner from 5-7 p.m. with entertainment by Lindsay Morgan from 6-9pm. Come and enjoy a fine meal and a great time with friends. More...

Random Reflections

Experience surely a critical factor
Tom Claridge

How does anyone explain the devastatingly different outcomes of the two commercial airline crashes in New York State? More...

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