August 27, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

It's Cruisin' for a Cause Day

The public is invited to join A&W and classic car enthusiasts from Orangeville and surrounding areas today (Thursday, Sept. 27) for an afternoon of old-fashion family fun featuring vintage cars and A&W food. More...

OPP charge four

Last Saturday saw Caledon OPP officers, with the help of vigilant motorists, lay impaired driving charges against four drivers, all of whom had their licences suspended for 90 days. More...

Terry Fox Run set for Sept. 13

The 29th Annual Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research will take place in Orangeville on Sunday, September 13. Last year's 145 participants raised $10,784. More...

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Photo/DAN PELTON THE AMBASSADOR OF THE FAIRS COMPETITION, took place Sunday at the CNE Fairgrounds in Toronto. Among the competitors was Jocelyn Zevenbergen of the Orangeville Agricultural Society. More...

Music store has a community feel

Aardvark Music, on Orangeville's Broadway, is as much a music store as it is a microcosm of the burgeoning, yet largely hidden, artistic community of the Headwaters area. More...

Orangeville girl who kindled the Knights' imagination

Here is an occasion for you to polish up your motorcycle, join your fellow enthusiasts and have a day's ride in the wonderful countryside — all for a good cause. More...

New tire disposal fees defended

The executive director of the Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS) program, which goes into effect Sept. More...

Little progress in Mono gravel pit issue

Mono Council is continuing to wrestle with liability issues that could arise at the town's gravel pit, now shared with the Mono Nordic Ski Club, which maintains crosscountry ski trails on the same site. More...

Mel the skate man marks 25 years

When aspiring NHLers and others take their blades to Mel's Pro Shop at the Alder Recreation Centre for maintenance, they are leaving their equipment in the hands of a man with a quarter century of experience. More...

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ST. MARK'S ANGLICAN CHURCH renovations continue to hum along and, if all goes according to plan, the church will be staging its Open Doors Dedication Weekend Sept. 12-13. There will be an open house from 1 p.m to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. More...

Walk for Suicide Awareness, Prevention coming

In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, a Community Torchlight will be taking place next Wednesday, Sept. 2. A first-ever fundraiser for Dufferin County, The Walk for Suicide Awareness and Prevention will run from 6 to 9 p.m. More...

Highland donates $1,000 to House9 Hockey

The House9 Hockey Foundation says a $1,000 donation it has received from The Highland Companies will be used to provide local children with the necessary equipment and fees required to participate in minor hockey. More...

Speed limit to be lowered on '10' bypass

The speed limit on Highway 10 is to be lowered past its busy Orangeville-area intersections. More...