June 25, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

Catholic board approves balanced budget

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board approved a balanced budget for 2009-10 at a special meeting held June 16 at the Catholic Education Centre. More...

Dufferin wins more broadband funding

Dufferin County has been awarded nearly $600,000 under the provincial government's "rural connections broadband program" to bring it closer to providing high speed internet service to as many residents as possible. More...

Summer no time to relax for MPP Jones

When George Gershwin penned the lyrics "summertime, and the livin' is easy," he was definitely not writing about the upcoming schedule of Dufferin- Caledon MPP Sylvia Jones. More...

Life, dreams chronicled in debut album

A Dream, the debut album of Orangeville musician Bruce Laing, is a country and rock mix in which the performer opens up the book of his life and lays it on the table for all to read. More...

Orangeville's annual Founders' Fair coming July 10-11

The Downtown Orangeville BIA will be hosting the Annual Founders' Fair celebration on Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11, in the downtown area. More...

Bowen wins hospice award

Hospice Dufferin has presented Loretta Bowen with the Hospice Dufferin Palliative Care Award. The award is presented annually to an individual who shows excellence in palliative care. More...

Town launching summer day camps

Orangeville's Summer Camp program is gearing up for another season, with six to eight camp programs running each week for nine weeks. More...

Awards given for best in local tourism

The Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association celebrated tourism excellence at their annual general meeting on Wednesday, June 17 at The Royal Ambassador Event Centre in Caledon. More...

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Photo/MIKE MALONEY WITH THE HELP of local dignitaries including Headwaters Heath Care CEO Cholly Boland, Orangeville mayor Rob Adams and Lucy Kristan, executive director for the Greater Dufferin Chamber of Commerce, The Brick officially opened their More...

The Black Birch Restaurant: Fresh food and a special ambience

"People tend to look to a restaurant for more than food," said Mark Morgensen, chef/owner of the Black Birch Restaurant on the Hockley Road. "They care about the food, but they want a pleasant evening as well. More...

Fiddle contest nearing its 60th year

The 2009 Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship August 5 - 9, will be the last before the contest marks its golden anniversary. More...

LHIN opts for U.S. firm's lab service

For no discernable reason other than it fits a provincial mould, Dufferin residents will soon receive their blood and other lab tests from a for-profit, publicly traded U.S. More...

Chantree farm site of amateur radio field day Saturday

The Paul Chantree farm near Riverview will be the scene this weekend of a Field Day demonstration by amateur radio devotees, courtesy of the Dufferin Amateur Radio Emergency Service. More...

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Photo/DAN PELTON ROYAL CHEVROLET-CADILLAC was the site of an autograph session involving National Hockey League legends who took part in the Dale Hawerchuk Classic golf tournament to raise funds for Headwaters Health Care Centre. More...

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Contributed Photo OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED: Dufferin-Caledon MP David Tilson and MPP Sylvia Jones officially announced funding for two infrastructure projects in Orangeville, resulting in provincial and federal funds of $2.2 million for rehabilitation of More...

Orangeville Reads! One Book One Community Book of Negroes: breathtaking

Lawrence Hill's The Book of Negroes is a novel that is breathtaking in its scope and depth. The Burlington author details the engrossing story of an African woman whose life encompasses a wealth of experiences. More...

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Photo/DAN PELTON BLAST FROM THE PAST: The Antique Power Show over the weekend at the Orangeville Fairgrounds focused on machinery and vehicles from the past that helped forge the area into what it is today. More...

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FUNDRAISING WAS A PIECE OF CAKE for four dancers from the recent So You Think You Can Dance Canada competition. More...

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Photo/DAN PELTON FISHING FOR A PROCLAMATION: Mayor Rob Adams was up past his ankles in water as he and Bob Shirley, left, and Bob Little got ready for the upcoming (July 10-12) Ontario Licence-free Family Fishing Weekend in Orangeville. More...

Museum scene of 'Summer in the Silo' art show, sale

The Dufferin County Museum and Archives will host a show and sale of original art works by local members of the Orangeville Art Group. More...

St. John's marks 175th anniversary

The congregation of St. John's Church is marking the 175th anniversary of the founding of Mono parish. More...

Strawberries, pets featured at market

The popular "Strawberry Celebration" at Market on Broadway, downtown Orangeville's farmers' market, is this Saturday, June 27, and is joined this year with a "Pet Show & Spa". More...

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Photo/DAN PELTON ARTISTS AND ARTISANS in five different disciplines pooled their resources over the weekend to put on a show at the Mono Centre Community Centre. More...