April 9, 2009 RSS feed / Regional News

Mel Lloyd Centre chosen for e-learning

The Mel Lloyd Centre in Shelburne has been chosen for the site of the area's first location of elearningnetwork, part of Ontario's Reaching Higher Plan, by which residents can earn accredited diplomas or degrees without commuting to or living at a More...

Public meeting on Melancthon bylaw set for Thursday

Melancthon Council is continuing to review its 1995 Procedural By-law to bring it up to date and in compliance with the new Municipal Act proclaimed in 2003. As part of the review, a public meeting will be held next Thursday, April 19, at 10 a.m. More...

Storm signals traffic warnings

The pre-Easter nearblizzard conditions in Dufferin County Monday morning left three tractortrailer units jack-knifed on Airport Road north of Highway 89, and inspired the OPP once again to remind motorists of the hazards of winter driving. More...

Highland updates bid to attract YMCA to area

The Highland Companies has updated its efforts to attract YMCA programs and services to a region including Amaranth, Melancthon, Mono, Mulmur, Shelburne and Southgate. The company began by contacting the YMCA last June. More...

3 accused killers face B & E hearings

All three men charged with murder in the death of Ariel Besley of Brampton in May 2008 are appearing in a Barrie court May 5 for continuation of a preliminary hearing into charges of break and enter at Barrie in the same month. More...

County may have to sue for Oaks repairs

A site meeting of the architect, contractor and Dufferin County and Dufferin Oaks officials to discuss problems with exterior walls was held behind closed doors in the Mel Lloyd Centre auditorium Wednesday, since a solution might have to be found i More...

Barn fire 'suspicious'

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Bottled water industry seeks to clarify itself

The director of corporate affairs for Nestle Waters Canada came to Orangeville recently to clarify the position of the beleaguered bottled water sector. More...