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Photo/MIKE MALONEY ISLAND LAKE was a busy place this past weekend as the Friends of Island Lake staged what organizers hoped to be the first of many annual Fishing Tournament and Family Camping Weekend. More...

County representation unchanged

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Dufferin County Council has voted down both of two changes proposed to its current representation. The changes, had they been approved, could have led to the addition of two members of the council, and to the direct election of the warden. More...

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Editorial

Ottawa, province both need nuclear power roles

CERTAINLY, A LOT HAS HAPPENED since the days when a Liberal government in Ottawa and a Conservative government in Ontario collaborated in giving the province nuclear power plants that today produce nearly half the electrical energy we consume. More...

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Let's consider the plight of politicians

THERE COMES A TIME IN LIFE when one must sympathize with the plight of politicians. More...

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Mailbox

Seven suggestions for Melancthon Council

Following are excerpts from an open letter to Melancthon Council, a copy of which was submitted for publication: Let me help you, our Melancthon Council, by telling you the truth. More...

Same service with new service?

I have read with interest and some lingering concerns the informative article provided by the CEO of the Central West Local Health Integration Network concerning the delivery of laboratory services in the area serviced by Headwaters Hospital and th More...

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Regional News

Some CML effects remain unknown

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

The replacement of Hospital in Common Laboratories (HICL) by CML Healthcare does not mean, a reduction in the level of services, both Headwaters Health Care Centre and CML have promised. More...

Canada Post wants clear ID on safe boxes

Canada Post officials are denying they meant to tell anyone to move their emergency number along with their mail boxes, but say the boxes must have either their name or the number painted on the box. More...

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Orica wins right to remain in Dufferin

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

A Superior Court judge has ruled that the Orica Canada explosives facility may continue to operate near Luther Marsh, at least until a zoning issue has been resolved at the Ontario Municipal Board. More...

Victim's family grateful for compassion and quick action

By DAN PELTON & WES KELLER

As his wife Lenore remains in Toronto's Sunnybrook Hospital and courageously fights to recover from a savage attack Saturday afternoon, Karl Wirtz is running the inevitable gauntlet of emotions. Still, one emotion is pervasive and it's gratitude. More...

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ORANGEVILLE NORTHMEN Jeremy Noble made the most of his return to the lineup, scoring four and assisting on three others as the Northmen kicked off their 2009 playoff run with a convincing 19-6 win over the Whitby Warriors at the Tony Rose Memorial More...

Local News

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NURSING CLINIC OPENS: Members of Community Care Access Centre (CCAC), St. Elizabeth Health Care and Headwaters hospital pose at the official opening of the nursing clinic at Headwaters last Saturday. Back row from left are St. More...

Two charged by OPP with drug offences

On Friday June 26, 2009 Dufferin O.P.P. were conducting a RIDE program at the intersection of County Road 11 and 20 Sideroad, Amaranth Township. During this spot check police stopped a vehicle that was~eastbound on 20 Sideroad. More...

Trails committee gets 220K grant

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

Orangeville's aim of a series of trails circling the town got a boost last week with a $220,000 grant from the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program. More...

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Columns

Christian Perspectives

Faith and fear
Rev. Peter Scott

Fear. We all one fear or another whether it be the fear of creepy crawlies, or water or just about anything. The medical term for fear is phobia and some phobias are recognizable for what they describe and others are not. More...

Royal Canadian Legion News

BY TINA MORRELL Branch 233, Orangeville

Our Barrier Free Access Campaign is ongoing and we are still accepting donations. The Barrier Free Access Committee wishes to thank John Dean, Donna Golden, and Charles Simpson for their donation. More...

In my Opinion

NLP: it's really nothing new
Wes Keller

More than 20 years ago, I wrote a review in the Lethbridge Herald about a presentation of something called Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) at a well-attended session at the University of Lethbridge. More...

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Sports

Northmen start play-off run with win

By MIKE MALONEY Sports Editor

Orangeville's Rayburn Construction Northmen set themselves firmly as the team to beat in 2009, locking up first place in the Ontario Lacrosse Association Junior A standings over the weekend before opening their playoff run with a convincing 19-6 w More...

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WILMOT put in an effort that was 'head and shoulders above' their competition to defeat the Rebels 3-0 in Men's soccer action in Shelburne on Sunday evening. Photo/MIKE MALONEY More...

Intermediates take gold from Burlington

The Intermediate Northmen continue to experience tremendous success this season. While going undefeated in their 10 regular season league games so far, the intermediate squad has also earned a name for themselves in tournament play as well. More...

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