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Photo/MIKE MALONEY ORANGEVILLE MAYOR Rob "Rope-A-Dope" Adams showed his mettle this past weekend, stepping into the ring to go a round with two-time Canadian boxing champion Bryon Mackie at the official opening of the new Bigtyme Fitness facility on More...

Leading Journalist holds lecture with local students

By MARNI WALSH Freelance Reporter

"Terror is not a country; it is a technique"....Gwynne Dyer Students at Orangeville District Secondary School and Centre Dufferin District High School had the honour this week of listening to one of Canada's most renowned journalists speak o More...

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Editorial

'Politics' may determine outcome of 3 bankruptcies

USUALLY, THE OUTCOME of a bankruptcy proceeding depends largely on the positions taken by debtors and the pros and cons of liquidation versus debt restructuring. More...

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Explosives haul route needs attention

SETTING ASIDE SITE CONCERNS, it is a mystery to us why a succession of operators has been allowed to transport explosives across a narrow, deteriorating concrete bridge for the past 15 years. More...

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Dreams have been replaced with worry

I have a dream! A future where our children are able to enjoy the sounds of nature, birds singing, crickets chirping, frogs croaking and the sound of wind in the swaying tree branches. More...

Open vote a 'mistake'

In your 7 May editorial you favoured a county warden elected by popular vote of all county residents. That would be a mistake. Together, Orangeville and Shelburne almost dominate county decisions with their weighted votes. More...

Islam, feminists targeted

Before he arrives at the real point- that the nasty Human Rights Commission is out to martyr all Christians - Ron Bosman takes a few potshots at Islam. More...

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Regional News

Stride for Life Run/Walk slated for Island Lake May 30

Island Lake Conservation Area will be the scene May 30 of the second annual Stride for Life Run/Walk, aimed at inspiring adults and youth to increase their daily activity for lifelong health The steady increase in children and adolescents living a More...

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Mono subdivision approved in principle

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

Opponents of, and local residents concerned about, a proposed subdivision in Mono arrived en masse at council chambers Tuesday night for a public meeting on the topic. More...

Community encouraged to donate blood in support of local baby

Canadian Blood Services says support is spreading "donor by donor" for sixmonth old Jack Pereira, as area residents roll up their sleeves to give blood "in honour of Jack" at local blood donor clinics in June and July. More...

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Photo/DAN PELTON GERANIUM DRIVE: The Lord Dufferin chapter of the IODE is holding its annual geranium sale to raise funds for the various charities the organization supports. More...

Local News

Youth festival a fabulous success

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By Pamela Claridge

Last week was a fabulous week for those lucky enough to spend it at the Dufferin Youth Festival of the Arts (DYFA), at Orangeville Baptist Church. More...

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MEET ABBY: Abby the alligator was one of a number of scaly guests who came to Maples Independent Country School last Monday as part of the school's science week. More...

East Gary representation at county a dead issue

East Garafraxa Mayor Allen Taylor has abandoned all hope of having a second representative of his township at the Dufferin county council table. More...

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Columns

In praise of an aunt

My mother's brother, my Uncle Dennis, joined the Canadian army early in the Second World War and was shipped out to Germany. He fell in love with the country/beer and, eventually, with a Germany lady, Ursula, who preferred to be called Ursel. More...

Cut the clutter of commercials

Although she will not be numbered among the film immortals, few of us will forget the recently late Bea Arthur, alias Maude Findlay and Dorothy Sbornak. More...

Development vs. Exploitation

Quoting Yogi Bera, "It's deja vue all over again". As noted in a Globe and Mail article, "Land: Africa's last great treasure", this modern trend justifies the headline in the Globe, "The New Colonialism! More...

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Sports

Vet's rebound after loss to beat Innisfil

By MIKE MALONEY Sports Editor

Shelburne Vets 2009 season got off to a less than auspicious beginning this past weekend, dropping their home opener by a score of 15- 9 to the Caledon Bandits at the CDRC on Saturday night. More...

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MACMASTER PONTIAC BUICK GMC Junior B Northmen seem to have gotten their game on track. After playing .500 ball through the first four games of the season, the team improved their record to 4-2-1 this past weekend. More...

Athletics indoor title

The Orangeville Athletics indoor team, sponsored by Allto Construction, capped off the winter indoor session with a dramatic 4-2 championship victory over the Brampton Tiger-Uppercuts. More...

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