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Photo/MIKE MALONEY DUFFERIN FAMILY OF SCHOOLS held their annual Intermediate level elementary school volleyball playoffs on Tuesday. While the boys took to the courts at CDDHS in Shelburne, the girls were centre stage on the floor at ODSS. More...

New Mono golf course gets the nod

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

In 2007, Khwaja Ajib approached Mono council with plans to construct a 4,000- yard, 18-hole golf course on the site of his Dufferin Glen Golf Academy and Practice Facility on the Second Line EHS. More...

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Photo/DAN PELTON TURKEY TROT: Approximately 300 people attended the banquet of the Orangeville chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation and raised $62,000 for various charitable donations. More...

Gypsy moths posing problems for Dufferin

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Dufferin County council last Thursday approved a recommendation to spray about 300 acres of the Dufferin County Forest in an effort to control an infestation of Gypsy Moth, an insect whose larvae feast on the leaves of hardwood trees to the point More...

"of Holm es bu ys Fred 's Ti re division

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

There's a new name on the familiar three medium/ heavy truck-tire service vehicles of Fred's Truck Service, a division of Fred's Tire in Orangeville. More...

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'Reassuring', but confusing at the same time

"We are well aware of the qualities of the soil we farm. That's why we work to be responsible stewards of our land," says Highland Companies spokesperson Michael Daniher. More...

Letter 'muddied the waters further'

I am writing in response to the letter submitted to the Orangeville Banner by Stan Harlen of Orica published on March 31, 2009 wherein he wished to "clarify the issues, correct some of the misinformation . . . More...

Harmonization a bad idea

The majority of Ontarians voted in a Liberal government because John Tory, the then leader of the Conservatives, was insistent on providing black-only schools. More...

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Sports

Silver lining for Flyers Peewee AA's

There was a silver lining to be found in the season wrap up for the Orangeville Peewee AA Flyers. Playing at the Ontario Hockey Federation Peewee AA Championships in Barrie this past weekend, More...

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Contributed Photo ORANGEVILLE CURLING CLUB has wrapped up their 2008-09 season. As is tradition, one of the final events to take to the ice of the local club is the annual Grigg Mens Championship. More...

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ORANGEVILLE OUTLAWS continue their preparations for the upcoming season. More...

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Court to rule on rail sale voting

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Dufferin County Council has postponed all further action on the proposed sale of its rail corridor until a conflictof interest issue has been resolved in court. More...

Haddock denies attempt to block sale

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

In what might appear to be partially an objection to in camera proceedings being brought into the public light, Mono Mayor Lorie Haddock has denied that the legal opinion of Orangeville's conflict of interest was obtained in an effort to block the More...

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Photo/DAN PELTON WALK OF THE CROSS: Approximately 100 Orangeville residents gathered on Good Friday to participate in the annual Walk of the Cross. The procession proceeded down Broadway to Alexander Muir Park for a service. More...

Editorial

Our favourite three infrastructure projects

IT WILL BE INTERESTING, indeed, to see how much of the $34 billion in infrastructure spending proposed in the latest Ontario budget will wind up providing needed stimulus in Dufferin-Caledon riding. More...

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History a quick cure for economic woes

In a time of economic troubles and uncertain social times it is good to take a look at local history. Community heritage can offer activities that have minimal cost and maximum fun. First, a visit to your local museum makes good economic sense. More...

The ultimate freedom machine?

"Ihave lost my freedom", said a former colleague who had been a life-long bachelor. "Surely you haven't finally married?", I asked. "No, I have lost my license", he explained. More...

Self Sufficiency

Is progress such a real accomplishment? Once, a day's supply of milk would be supplied by a cow in the back yard. More...

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Regional News

Housing starts take first-quarter hit

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

Ontario's home builders say housing starts in the province fell 33 per cent in the first three months of 2009 compared with a year earlier. More...

Bikers' colours ban said in breach of Charter

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

An Essa man says his rights guaranteed by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, were infringed recently when he was told to leave an Orangeville establishment because of the shirt he was wearing. More...

Big Brothers, Sisters searching for Great Canadian 'Big'

Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada (BBBSC) and The Keg Spirit Foundation have teamed up to recognize excellence in child and youth mentoring by inviting former Big Brothers and Big Sisters to submit inspirational stories about their relationships with More...

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