November 26, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

Achill choir to perform at local Torch Relay

The Achill Choral Society has been chosen by the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games (VANOC) to sing the Olympic Song on December 28 when the Torch Relay arrives in Orangeville. More...

Jones blasts children's, budget cuts

To cope with a provincial government that maintains its demands while withdrawing financial support, Dufferin Child and Family Services (DCAFS) is seeking ways to cut costs without compromising the services it provides for children and families in More...

Local resident on Canadian Olympic Committee

As a member of the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), Orangeville resident Fred Temple is pleased at the prospect of seeing the Olympic Flame stop in Orangeville on December 28. More...

Christian school marks 10 Awana years

Orangeville Christian School last Friday celebrated its 10th anniversary of hosting a non-denominational Christian youth program known as Awana, an acronym taken from second Timothy 2:15: Approved Workmen are Not Ashamed. More...

New bakery marks opening

Orangeville's new bakery on Broadway is about to have a grand opening. Pia's Bakery, at 177 Broadway, opened its doors to the public earlier this month after 10 weeks of construction work. More...

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TICKETS DONATED: Maintaining a three-year tradition, Theatre Orangeville has donated 40 tickets to A Christmas Story to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Dufferin. More...

Design expert on tap for SPCA fundraiser

The Marlin Travel offices at the Orangeville Walmart store will be the scene Sunday afternoon of an unusual fundraiser for the local SPCA. More...

More charges against alleged stabber

A suspect already in custody for the brutal July 11 attack on an Orangeville woman has been charged in a separate incident, which occurred in Toronto's west end in May. More...

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Photo/DAN PELTON KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Christine Magee, president of Sleep Country Canada, responds to a question from the audience Wednesday after addressing the monthly meeting of Dufferin Women in Business, held at the Orangeville Agricultural Centre. More...

Lottery calendars said selling fast

The Orangeville-based Amaranth Lions Club says its 2010 fundraising lottery cash calendars are selling fast. More...

Two dead in head-on crash north of Shelburne

A head-on collision on Highway 10 near Corbetton Tuesday night took two lives. Officers of Dufferin OPP detachment report that the crash at about 8 p.m. occurred when a southbound vehicle veered into the northbound lane. More...

Orangeville Motors a family affair

In 1984, after starting his career selling left-over 73's at Royal Chev Olds, Bob VanderSluis decided to take a risk and open up his own dealership specializing in newer used cars. More...

Economic hard times can be abusive times

The abuse of women and families knows no socio-economic, racial or ethnic boundaries and thrives in difficult economic times. More...

Learning Enterprise moves to Amelia

Upper Grand District School Board has purchased a school site south of Princess of Wales Park, with the view of possibly needing a new elementary school there following an accommodation review scheduled for 2012. More...

Youth shelter plans top fundraising event of 2009

Women Living Well will present a Christmas Luncheon with Silent Auction for Choices Youth Shelter that will be an opportunity to do your Christmas shopping and support your local youth shelter at the same time. More...

Bright lights and festive sounds bring Christmas spirit to town

THE CHRISTMAS SEASON officially swung into high gear for many in Dufferin County this past weekend. as thousands came out to welcome that jolly elf himself, Santa Claus. More...