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February 11, 2010 RSS feed / Local News

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Funeral for Don Laverty filled his church

By CONSTANCE SCRAFIELD-DANBY
At a crossroad in Hockley Valley there is a plaque which states that the intersection used to be known as Lavertyville. This was because Laverty families lived on all four corners. The Lavertys go back in Hockley’s history some 150 years. More...

HERITAGE WEEK:

HERITAGE WEEK: Feb. 15-21 was proclaimed Heritage Week in Orangeville by Councillor Gail Campbell at Town Hall, while Heritage Committee chair Lynda Addy adjusted a plaque honouring town founder Orange Lawrence. More...

How many sins?

I have moved recently. must admit, I was a bit traumatized by the realization that my house has to look “perfect” all the time. More...

Helping to keep ‘small town friendliness’

I was very interested to read your recent article about concerns regarding Orangeville’s plans to include a segment of trail beside the rail line. More...

Council passes 2010 budget

By DAN PELTON

At its public meeting Monday night, Orangeville council put the official stamp on the 2010 municipal budget without making changes to the document it agreed upon at its Jan. 25 meeting. More...

GERALDINE,

GERALDINE, a certified spiritual counsellor and director of the Light Center, was one of the exhibitors on hand at the Psychic Fair held last weekend at the Orangeville Curling Club. More...

Thompson assessment victory sounds alarm

A 50 per cent reduction in assessment for a property close by the Melancthon wind farm’s transformer substation in Amaranth has some rural municipalities reeling. More...

Officer cleared in Galaxy incident

An independent investigation ordered by Orangeville Police Chief Joe Tomie has resulted in a town police officer being cleared of any criminal wrongdoing. More...

Hospital budget approved by LHIN

By WES KELLER

Headwaters Health Care Centre’s $48-million 2010 budget, balanced in part by a reputed saving of $1.8-million saving by closing Shelburne’s hospital, has been approved by Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). More...

Crewson encouraged by LHIN’s efforts

By WES KELLER

Although still disappointed by the impending transfer of complex care beds to Orangeville, Mayor Ed Crewson says he is impressed by the efforts being made by Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) to upgrade health services in central More...

VANOC 2010 - Our correspondent has arrived!

Editor’s note: Christina MacLean is going to have the experience and opportunity of a lifetime, volunteering at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler. More...

NEW SCHOOL TEAM:

NEW SCHOOL TEAM: Orangeville’s Credit Meadows Elementary School has added a hockey team to its roster, consisting of 21 Grade 7 and 8 students. More...

USING HAND-HELD CELL PHONES

USING HAND-HELD CELL PHONES while driving is now illegal in Ontario and Orangeville police are advising motorists that there will be continuous random spot checks on town streets and the law will be enforced. More...

Club boasts Canada’s best indoor tennis facility

Want to have the core strength of Roger Federer or the legs of Venus Williams? Well, why not play their game. This winter, give Orangeville’s new Headwaters Racquet Club a try. More...

SUPER BOWL HIGHLIGHTS:

SUPER BOWL HIGHLIGHTS: Christy Dobson proved to be prophetic when she donned a New Orleans Saints helmet prior to Sunday’s Super Bowl game and party at TJ’s Hangar on Broadway. The Saints won. More...