April 30, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Photo/MIKE MALONEY NORTHMEN BRANDON TROTTER holds his ground in front of the Orangeville net, containing Owen Sound's Phil Dempsey during Junior B lacrosse action at the Tony Rose Memorial Sports Complex on Monday night. More...

Artists rebound from wind mishap

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

Pavel Charousek and Vera Siffner have felt the winds of change in Orangeville — literally. Mr. More...

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Editorial

CAW's right, wage cuts alone won't save the 'Big 3'

IN THE MIDST of last week's difficult negotiations with Chrysler Canada, the Toronto Star published an opinion piece by Ken Lewenza, president of the Canadian Auto Workers Union (CAW), in which he warned that slashing the union members' pay and ben More...

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Local support for Earth Day evident

Our second annual Earth Day Planting took place on Apr. 25th at two locations - Kay Cee Gardens and at the Orangeville Fire Hall. More...

Apologies for inconvenience

In the matter of last week's letter from Mrs. C. Russell ("The reality of being a neighbour...") I offer the following: Our policy is to investigate and respond to any issues raised by our neighbours. We began acting on Mrs. More...

'Those days' already here

This letter is in reference to the sign on the back of my vehicles OUT OF A JOB YET? KEEP BUYING FOREIGN. John Christie says it makes him laugh when he reads it. More...

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Regional News

Passing the Bruce Trail to the next Generation

Older stewards look for younger people to join in the fun of caring for the famous trailway
By Constance Scrafield-Danby Freelance Contributor

A perfect spring day. A dozen people were gathered on a property in the Hockley Valley, a work crew waiting to begin work on a new branch of the Bruce Trail. More...

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Mono residents blast development plan

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

More than 50 Mono residents crowded the town's council chambers Tuesday to voice concerns about a proposed 69-hectare (170-acre), 323-home urban development immediately north of several car dealerships on Highway 9. More...

Health Unit releases whooping cough warning

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

Wellington-Dufferin- Guelph Public Health is calling on parents to take precautions as seven new cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, have been uncovered in Orangeville. More...

Local News

Museum meeting to probe alleged bylaw breaches by Highland

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

In what could be a standing-room-only meeting at the museum tonight, Dufferin County Museum Committee and North Dufferin Agricultural and Community Taskforce (NDACT) will attempt to determine whether alleged bylaw violations by the county's larges More...

UG board ratifies deals for teachers, principals

At its meeting in Guelph Tuesday night, the Upper Grand District School Board ratified tentative agreements that had been reached with its elementary teachers, principals and vice-principals. More...

Melancthon needs 'economic growth, diversity': Highland

The Highland Companies says "economic growth and diversity" are key to ensuring Melancthon Township's financial stability and future. More...

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Columns

What does your future look like?

What Does Your Future Look Like? I was driving home from a meeting recently and noticedthree young boys playing out on the front lawn of a home. Theywere running around pushing and shoving each other aschildren will tend to do from time to time. More...

Royal Canadian Legion News

BY MARILYN MURRAY Branch 233, Orangeville

Watch for our lineup of events - Don't miss out! Our Barrier Free Access Campaign is ongoing and the Barrier Free Access Committee wishes to thank Scotiabank for their contribution to this worthwhile program. More...

Messenger's response to 'Top 10' letter

In ancient times, fleet footed heralds were sent to deliver news from person to person, town to town, and even from camp to camp during times of war. The message might be good news or bad news. More...

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Sports

Northmen B start season with split

By MIKE MALONEY Sports Editor

The 2009 lacrosse season is officially underway for the MacMaster Pontiac Buick GMC Junior B Northmen. More...

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ODSS BEARS Girls Rugby team continues to struggle early in the season as the team found themselves again shutout this time 19-0 by EDHS Raiders in District 4-10 action at ODSS on Monday afternoon. Photo/MIKE MALONEY More...

2009 Hall inductees announced

The 2009 inductees to the Orangeville Sports Hall of Fame were announced earlier this week. As usual, a strong list of potential candidates was presented to the selection committee who narrowed it down to the four that were chosen. More...

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