October 8, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

'Living Library' coming to Dufferin

The Living Library, a team initiative of the Dufferin Diversity Network and Orangeville Public Library, is coming to the library later this month. More...

Christian School marks 30th Anniversary

When Orangeville Christian School opened its doors in 1979 and started operating as a faithbased private school serving the Orangeville area it had humble origins. More...

Primrose United marks 134 years

Anyone who missed the Primrose United Church service of dedication of its Meditation Garden had an opportunity to discover its aura of serenity last Sunday, Oct. More...

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POLISHED TO PERFECTION: Trevor Bauer of the Third Orangeville Cub Scouts was one of many at Westminster United Church of Friday, who were polishing up the fruit for the cubs' weekend apple drive. More...

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BILL AND CHAD Ferguson of Ferguson Carpentry go over photographs detailing some of the projects they have successfully completed with Jason and Amber Oakes at the Home and Lifestyle Show sponsored by the Greater Dufferin and Area Chamber of Commerc More...

Norm Foster - from chance beginning to famed playwright

It all began, in 1981, with an audition for an amateur theatre's rendition of "Harvey" in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Norm Foster went with a friend of his to audition for a part in the play, which, somewhat to his surprise, he got. More...

Local health network CEO honoured

At the University of Ottawa's recent 2009 Telfer School of Management Alumni Association Gala of Excellence, Mimi Lowi- Young, CEO of the Central West Local Health Integration Network, received the Dean's Philos Award, which recognizes individuals More...

Orangeville District SS celebrates 125 years

Orangeville District Secondary School celebrated its 125th anniversary last Saturday with a tree planting, unveiling of its Wall of Fame, and opening the 1984 time capsule, among other activities. More...

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THE GUN SHOW held recently at the Orangeville Fairgrounds drew a large number of visitors interested in the exhibition of vintage firearms. Among the exhibitors was George Wright, shown here with a black and gold, pearlhandled .22 Colt revolver. More...

They're up for murder in Shelburne

For three days later this month, Shelburne will be a place of murderous intent — at the Grace Tipling Hall, that is. The Tipling Stage Company will present Anybody for Murder, a murder mystery/comedy, Oct. 15-18. More...

Popular Humber lecture series returns

For those whose educational interests range beyond the normal curriculum, the Humber 2009 Lecture Series is returning to Orangeville with an eclectic selection of topics. More...

Headwaters Arts festival continues to Oct. 12

The 2009 Headwaters Arts Festival is running until next Monday, October 12. A panel of judges selected just 35 artists to participate. More...

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FACE-PAINTING CUSTOMERS: Kristen Zietsma puts the finishing spider-man touches on a student's face as many others await their turn at The Maples Independent Country School's annual fall festival last Saturday. More...