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Photo/MIKE MALONEY ONTARIO CHAMPIONS. For the second year in a row, the Rayburn Construction Northmen have again risen to the top as Ontario Junior A lacrosse champions. More...

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Photo/DAN PELTON VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY The Colonel Fitzgerald Branch 233 of the Royal Canadian Legion held its annual appreciation day for those people from the area who served in the Canadian Armed Forces. More...

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Editorial

Lies, ignorance dominate U.S. health care debate

WE WONDER WHETHER U.S. President Barack Obama realized what he would be up against when he decided to make health care reform one of his top priorities. For those of us on the "socialistic" side of the Canada-U.S. More...

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Is this OMB hearing really necessary?

IF ORICA CANADA'S HISTORY of accidents is as represented by the company, there would appear to be no similarity between the nature of those and what could happen at the company's East Luther site, or between it and the quarries that Orica serves. More...

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'Profound disappointment' at closure

In reference to recent announcement of the closing of Rolling Hills Children's Centre, I feel compelled to express profound disappointment that the existence of such a dynamic and safe place for children could be in jeopardy. More...

Privacy vs Politics vs Policing

Regarding: Letter More to do with Politics than Policing (August 11) Regarding: Its not a Crime to be Stupid (July 21) I understand the intent behind the Lock it or Lose it Program as a crime prevention strategy, however I am in agreement with Fr More...

Involvement said needed

On August 13, 2009. I had the pleasure of attending the Melancthon Township Council meeting. The meetings are held one morning and one evening of each month for residents who are not aware of this. More...

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Regional News

Orica: a $million ado about nothing?

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Orica Canada officials say they're puzzled by the groundswell of public opposition to their East Luther explosives storage site in 2009 when there was no similar opposition when the company was granted temporary zoning in 2007. More...

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Contributed Photo CRASH CART FUNDED: The Maples Women's Institute presented Headwaters Health Care Foundation with a donation of $2,200 that will be used to purchase a crash cart for the hospital's Emergency Department. More...

Hitting a 'home run' for epilepsy

By MARNI WALSH Freelance Reporter

Last March, Carly Way raised $2,600 when she shaved her head and donated her hair to be made into wigs for needy patients. The proceeds went to the Barrie Cancer Society. But now it is Carly, and kids like her, who are "in need". More...

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Children's Place still in limbo

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Following their own closeddoor meeting Monday and a one-hour session with the board of Community Living Dufferin (CLD) Tuesday, parents of children enrolled at Rolling Hills Children's Place say they don't know whether the day-care centre will rema More...

Neighbours petition against Baywinds

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

A delegation at Orangeville Council's next meeting will be armed with a petition demanding action concerning Baywinds, a former motel at 236 First Street that provides shelter for disadvantaged individuals who, otherwise, might end up homeless. More...

Attack victim continues her recovery

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

Lenore Wirtz is continuing to recover at home, her family at her side, after being savagely attacked five weeks ago by a complete stranger brandishing a knife. Ms. More...

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Photo/DAN PELTON HAPPY TRAILS: The vision of a system of trails that spreads throughout Orangeville has come closer to reality, thanks to a $110,000 grant from the federal and provincial governments. More...

Local News

OPP warns of 'overpayment'

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

Ontario Provincial Police are warning the public to be on the lookout after a case of "cheque overpayment fraud" turned up in Grey County. More...

Weekend crashes take three lives

Investigations continue into two weekend accidents in Dufferin and Caledon that claimed the lives of three Orangevillearea residents. More...

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Photo/DAN PELTON FAMILY FUN: Lord Dufferin Centre staffer Alanna Boyd was on balloon patrol last week at the centre's second annual Family Festival Day. The event featured a singing quartet, a Shetland pony, clowns, games and a barbecue. More...

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Columns

Protecting our water supply

You may have been following as I have the antics surrounding Site 41 in Tiny Township. The County is intent on completing construction of a dump site over an aquifer of the purest water in the world. More...

Royal Canadian Legion News

BY TINA MORRELL Branch 233, Orangeville

Saturday Aug 22nd come join us for our Karaoke night from 9pm- 1am with host Johnny Green. Members and Guests welcome. Sunday Aug 23rd we will have Euchre at the Legion starting at 1:00pm (doors open at noon) cost $10.00. Open to the public. More...

Appeal of ruling is sorely needed

If perceptions of the implications of Superior Court Justice Francine Van Melle's interpretation of Ontario's Municipal Conflict of Interest Act are correct, it is in the interests of all municipalities in Ontario for Orangeville to appeal to a hig More...

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Sports

Northmen defy odds, rally to take Ontario championship

By MIKE MALONEY Sports Editor

It will be the game of a series that will go down in Northmen lore. More...

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Photo/MIKE MALONEY WITH AN ICY STARE from the mound defying the Co-Operators runner leading off from second, Remax pitcher Kole Shawcross prepares to deliver another pitch across the plate in Orangeville Minor Baseball Mosquito action at Springbrook More...

Orangeville Storm soccer results

Orangeville Minor Soccer Scores August 10th - 16th Under 6 Sandbox Tech 7 Xavier Leahy 1, Josh Presley 4, Ben Sawyer 1, Aiden Clark Tech Media Workx 3 DQ Sky Blue 4 Aiden Drensek 2, Thomas Viveiros 1, More...

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