June 4, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

Another landmark is disappearing, making room for the future

The building that stood at the corner of Elizabeth and Faulkner Streets for more than 60 years will soon be gone, replaced by a large new seniors' residence. More...

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Photo/TAMMY SCHNEIDER A TASTE OF AUTUMN: While it's still the early summer, plans for the Rotary Club's Taste of Autumn, a showcase of the local culinary establishment, are already underway. More...

Additional charges for former OPP officer

Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Caledon detachment Crime Unit have laid additional charges against a retired OPP officer as a result of the ongoing investigation into historical sexual offences. More...

Local men face charges in assaults

Orangeville police have made arrests in three separate incidents involving assaults or sexual assaults. A 19-year-old Orangeville man faces multiple charges in connection with a violent dispute on Hillside Drive. More...

UG secondary schools superintendent resigns

At its regular monthly meeting held Tuesday, May 26, the Upper Grand District School Board was told that its Secondary Superintendent of Schools has announced his resignation, effective August 31. More...

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Photo/WES KELLER MAJOR JAMIE HOPKINS, followed by Warrant Officer K. Fenn-White, inspects Alpha Platoon, 1849 Lorne Scots Royal Canadian Army Cadets at its 31st annual ceremonial review Sunday at Tony Rose Arena. More...

Veterans' benefits to be reinstated

Area war veterans are breathing easier this week after Monday's announcement that federal legislation will be introduced to extend benefits to Allied veterans of the World War Two and the Korean War, as well as their families. More...

Charity Car Wash set for Saturday

A Charity Car Wash in support of the Headwaters Health Care Foundation will be held at Orangeville Mitsubishi on Highway 9 this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. More...

Community Service Director leaves county

Dan Best, long recognized as one of the most productive county executives in the area, recently left his position as Dufferin's director of Community Services. More...

Former minister convicted, area men face trials

A retired Mono Mills minister, Rev. William Major, has been sentenced to two years less a day in provincial jail on sexual assault charges involving an adult female parishioner over almost five years, beginning in 1996. More...

Christian School cuts tuition fees one-third

Orangeville Christian School (OCS) has announced that tuition fees for the 2009-10 school year have been reduced by one third. More...

New book 'Hi how are you?' launched in Shelburne

Dirk Evans, a Christian Reformed minister specializing in clinical teaching of pastoral care, began leading workshops in Shelburne in 1996, and last week, his new book, "Hi how are you?" on the topic of lay ministry was dedicated to the Shelburne C More...

Green hotline coming to Wellington, Dufferin

The Elora Environment Centre (EEC), a member of Green Communities Canada, has announced the launching of a new Green Hotline. Many people are becoming increasingly concerned about and invested in issues that relate to our environment. More...

Julia Gimpel top winner at '09 GV duck race

Julia Gimpel of Grand Valley was the big winner at last weekend's Grand Valley Lions' Duck Race, garnering the top prize of $1,000. More...

Orangeville accepts Woodstock energy challenge

The Town of Orangeville has joined the Count Me In! community challenge that's under way until August 14, the anniversary of the North American blackout in 2003. More...

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Photo/DAN PELTON THE DUFFERIN CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH FESTIVAL, which will be held June 13 in the Wal-Mart parking lot on First Street, received a big financial boost from Boston Pizza, who donated $1,500 to the event. More...

Upper Grand board lists appointments, transfers

The Upper Grand District School Board has announced appointments and transfers of several principals and vice-principals in Dufferin schools, effective Sept. 1. More...

Studio III dance and music expanding

Orangeville's Studio III Dance and Music is expanding their music program next fall. More...

Dinah Christie to address Seniors Forum

Actor/singer Dinah Christie will be the headliner at the Seniors Forum at the Lord Dufferin Centre next Thursday, June 11. At a recent press conference, Ms. More...

11th Corn Flower festival coming to museum

Dufferin County Museum and Archives (DCMA) will celebrate the famous Corn Flower glassware pattern at its Annual Corn Flower Festival this Sunday, June 7. More...

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Photo/KATHY STANTON HEADWATERS RACQUET CLUB officially opened their doors to the public this week. More...