December 10, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

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Town begins budgeting with surplus from '09

Preliminary municipal budgets are usually frightening, but Shelburne this year is looking again at a no change in its tax rate for 2010. More...

FARMHOUSE POTTERY

on Hockley Road holds a sale each year prior to Christmas that features works of art from local painters and the exquisite crafts of local artisans; including the pottery of potter and Farmhouse proprietor Al Pace, shown with the pieces that are o More...

Christmas in the Park opens Saturday

The opening of Orangeville's Christmas in the Park will take place this Saturday, December 12 at the KayCee Gardens, with the "usual" dignitaries set to attend. The master of ceremonies this year is Optimist and former mayor Drew Brown. More...

Orangeville men got lifesaving citation

Three Orangeville men have received an OPP Commissioner's Citation for their bid to save a drowning man at Wasaga Beach in July 2008. More...

Charges sought against Elliotts, others over alleged resort fraud

A former Orangevillearea father and son are among several persons potentially facing criminal charges as the result of forensic analysis report submitted to the U.S. District Court in Miami. More...

ORANGEVILLE HONDA

kicked off its annual Christmas toy and food drive last week with proceeds going to Family Transition Place. The aim is to fill up this Honda Odyssey minivan with donations. More...

Melancthon senior shipped off to Arthur

By WES KELLER

If Shelburne Mayor Ed Crewson develops a few more bald spots in the next few weeks, it will be because he's been tearing his hair out. All roads, it must seem to him these days, lead to frustration. More...

Federal D-C Liberals to pick candidate Saturday

By DAN PELTON

The Dufferin-Caledon Federal Liberal Association will hold its nomination meeting Saturday in Mono Mills with Alton businessman Bill Prout expected to be unopposed as the candidate for the next federal election. More...

Orangeville man given philanthropy award

An Orangeville resident was in a select group of organizations and individuals recognized last week as winners of Philanthropy Awards by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Toronto Chapter. More...

Market thrived despite rain, recession

By DAN PELTON

After a 2009 season that saw Orangeville's Market on Broadway doing business in the midst of recession and under skies that were either cloudy rainy for 21 of the 26 Saturdays it operated, conventional wisdom dictates that the season was financial More...

Arenas site of new ad venture

A new advertising campaign is under way in Orangeville's arenas, involving the Town, Letter Rip Sign & Design and the Allan Boynton Marketing Group. More...

GRAND OPENING:

Pia's Bakery had its official grand opening Saturday with a well-attended affair where Mayor Rob Adams got to sample some of the bakery's offerings. The event also raised $1,000 for Dufferin Child and Family Services. More...

Scam operating again locally

Headwaters Health Care Centre and Headwaters Health Care Foundation have warned the community of a telemarketing scam operating in the Dufferin-Caledon area. More...

CDDHS to host impromptu debate

Centre Dufferin District High School in Shelburne plans to host an Ontario Student Debating Union impromptu debate Monday. More...

WESTSIDE SECONDARY SCHOOL

rallied to the cause from Nov. 2-6 with a series of events that raised $9,600 for the fight against breast cancer. For the second year in a row, Westside led all Canadian schools in money raised. More...

Rembering Curt

Photo/DAN PELTON REMEMBERING CURT: A fund-raiser was held at Masse Pool Hall in Mono Plaza for the family of Curt Millard an Orangeville man who recently died in an automobile accident. More...