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December 2, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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HEADWATERS HEALTH CARE CENTRE

Auxiliary members raised $3,000 for the hospital at Saturday's Candy Cane Fair. Sampling some of the crafts that were on display were, left to right, Skylar, Liam and Julia. More...

BASKETS TO FIGHT ILLITERACY:

The Orangeville Yellow Briar IODE hosted the Twelve Days of Christmas silent auction event Tuesday at the Mill Street location of the Orangeville Public Library to raise funds to promote literacy. More...

Local News

New vicious scam preys on seniors

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Are you a senior citizen who hears that a grandson or other relative has run afoul of the law and whose lawyer needs several thousand dollars immediately to keep him out of jail? More...

Borden back for sixth term as UG board chair

Orangeville trustee Bob Borden will serve sixth one-year term as chair of the Upper Grand District School Board. Mr. More...

A BROTHERLY (SISTERLY) ACT:

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Dufferin & District was the recipient of a $1,000 donation from Devonleigh Homes on Tuesday. More...

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Columns

Interesting timing for 'consultation'

THE TIMING IS INTERESTING. A meeting scheduled for seven days before Christmas Eve would normally be expected to be poorly attended. More...

Where we all come from

Angles 'n' Attitudes

William Bothwell Forget that dangling preposition and the suggestion of either a creational or an evolutionary origin for the human race. Those are not points at issue here. More...

Journalist' should just be thankful she's alive

National Affairs
Claire Hoy

The award-winning black American actor James Earl Jones was born into poverty in Mississippi, shuffled to his maternal grandparents farm in Michigan when he was five, and had such a severe stutter that he refused to speak aloud until he was helped More...

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Sports

Second win for Muskies over 81's

By MIKE MALONEY Sports Editor

It took a little longer than usual for them to get going, but the Shelburne Muskies still found a way to get the job done, defeating Palmerston 5-2 at the CDRC on Saturday night. More...

Bantam B Tigers off to fast start

The Orangeville Bantam B Tigers hockey team have wasted no time in getting ready for their 2009-10 campaign. More...

Novice Selects stumble

Orangeville's Novice Select Flyers suffered their first defeat of the season recently, dropping a 3-2 decision on the road to St Catharines. The long drive south down the QEW was tough on the young Flyers. More...

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Midwives await local hospital privileges

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

They aren't blaming anyone for the delay, but local midwives have been left wondering why Headwaters Health Care Centre (HHCC) remains one of only a handful of hospitals in Ontario that have not granted privileges for their profession. More...

Local Olympians to be honoured December 28

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

Orangeville's Torch Relay celebration will feature a special tribute to area Olympians on December 28. Eleven area Olympians who have confirmed that they will be present for the ceremony represent a wide range of ages and sports. More...

Editorial

End-of-life issues aren't confined to humans

FEW ISSUES FACED in today's society are more troubling and difficult, and until recently we thought it related just to humans. More...

Political Cartoon

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The great Canadian game

Meagre Musings
Dan Pelton

Riveted to the screen in an Orangeville bar, watching the dying seconds of a game broadcast live from the wintry confines of Calgary's McMahon Stadium. The field goal kick is up and floats pathetically away from its mark. More...

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Mailbox

Fantino comments on Section 172 rulings

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is aware of recent court decisions regarding Section 172 of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), commonly called the "Stunt Driving Law." But it is so much more than stunt driving. More...

How long until two-tier?

Back a while ago LHIN cut the funding, firstly, of the publically run physiotherapy program then later the excellently run clinic on Elizabeth St. More...

Zero increase applauded

Re: Mono zero increase Members of the Mono Mulmur Citizens' Coalition monitor and report out on all council meetings in Mono and Mulmur. More...

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Regional News

Old traditions endure as natural trees best 'green option'

According to the people in the business, a natural Christmas tree in your living room remains the most environmentally friendly option. Growing trees is good for the atmosphere, as we all know. More...

Royal Canadian Legion News

BY TINA MORRELL Branch 233, Orangeville

Come out and join us for Karaoke on Saturday Dec 5th with host Johnny Green from 9pm-1am. Members and guests welcome. Our next Euchre date is Dec 6th starting at 1pm (doors open a noon) cost is $10.00. Open to the public. More...

194 calls in month to Crime Stoppers

In November, Crime Stoppers of Simcoe- Dufferin-Muskoka received 194 calls that assisted police in clearing 10 cases, involving breakins, thefts, possession of stolen property, narcotics and other Criminal Code offences. More...

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