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ORANGEVILLE MINOR SOCCER wrapped up their summer outdoor house league season this past weekend. Playing in a tournament format, teams played at ODSS and on the Alder St fields Saturday and Sunday morning to determine which teams would go to the finals on Sunday afternoon. More...

Children's Place parents have been granted a conditional extension of time at the Rolling Hills daycare centre — but only until Nov. 20, nine weeks past the Sept. 18 closing announced by Community Living Dufferin (CLD). The action has resulted in a mixture of outrage and determination among the parents. More...

Jeff May, who had filed his nomination papers to be the Liberal candidate for Dufferin- Caledon in the next federal election, has withdrawn his candidacy. Mr. May, who said he was withdrawing at a riding association fundraiser Tuesday in Caledon, cited personal reasons for his decision. The move currently leaves Garth Turner as the only candidate for the nomination. More...

Although Internet Service Provider (ISP) Everus has gone into receivership, Dufferin's subscribers can rely on their connections at least until mid- October, and receiver BDO Dunwoody is optimistic there'll be a buyer to carry on after that. More...

ARTIST DERRICK GRAY was on of three who participated in the creation of the initial Graffiti Wall exhibit last Friday at Rotary Park. The wall will feature new art every month. More...

The executive director of the Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS) program, which goes into effect Sept. 1 and aims to divert 90 per cent of scrap on-road tires and collect and recycle 50 per cent of all scrap off-road tires within five years, says the program will have little effect on prices. More...
A SEARCH ON GOOGLE, using the phrase "electric railways and Ontario" will bring up a number of stories, few if any of which look to the future. More...
When the rubber meets the road
For over a decade, I have been part of an online Christian Discussion group. In various forums we discuss theological subjects and current events. We also discuss recipes, family celebrations and movie recommendations. It is an active forum and I enjoy my involvement. More...
After a year of serious economic hardship in Southern Ontario, it was good news to hear Prime Minister Harper announce plans recently for the area's own development agency. With a budget of a billion dollars to be spent over five years, we're looking forward to major infrastructure development as a result of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. More...
Hydro One's proposed 180-kilometre, double-circuit 500-kilovolt transmission line between the Bruce Power facility near Kincardine and the utility's Milton switching station, paralleling an existing 500 kv transmission corridor, is expected to be in service by 2011. More...
The stage has been set and the Rayburn Construction Northmen who are now just two wins away from their second consecutive Canadian Junior A lacrosse championship. Saturday night, the Northmen kicked off the defense of the Minto Cup title at the Powerade Centre in Brampton with a convincing 16-8 win over the Coquitlam Adanacs. More...