February 18, 2010 RSS feed / Local News

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TV stolen from seniors building

Orangeville Police are seeking the public’s assistance in connection with the theft of a costly television set from a lounge in a Bythia Street seniors apartment building. Witnesses report that on Monday at about 9 a.m. More...

FLAG DAY:

FLAG DAY: February 15 was Family Day and National Flag Day and the Orangeville 5th Scouts made their presence known at the events at the Alder Street Recreation Centre with lots of flags. More...

Headwaters Racquet Club celebrates with open house targeting families

Orangeville’s new Headwaters Racquet Club, which aims to win recognition as Canada’s best indoor tennis facility, held a Free Family Day open house Monday at the facility on Dufferin 109 at Riddell Road that boasts four indoor courts des More...

Bradley opposes rail trail section

Orangeville councillor and Trailways Committee member Sylvia Bradley says she will vote against building a trail alongside the railway tracks between Town Line and John Street. More...

Royal Canadian Legion News

BY TINA MORRELL

Come out and join us for Karaoke on Saturday Feb 20, 2010 from 9pm- 1am. Members and guests welcome. Our next Euchre date is Feb 21, 2010 starting at 1pm (doors open at noon) cost is $10.00. Open to the public. All money given back in prizes. More...

Study outlines future town housing needs

A consulting firm studying future housing needs in Orangeville has concluded that there is need for more affordable homes and rental accommodation. More...

Council approves dog park concept

By DAN PELTON

Although there was no promise of funding, proponents of an off-leash dog park in Orangeville got a boost when Orangeville Council gave the project approval in principle at its last public meeting. More...

County denies Highland tree-clearing bid

By WES KELLER

To an unusual round of applause from the gallery, county council last week upheld a Museum Committee decision to deny Highland Companies’ request to clear a 2.4-hectare woodlot. More...

HEART-FELT CURLING:

HEART-FELT CURLING: The 13th annual Curl for Heart bonspiel took place Monday at the Orangeville Curling Club with proceeds going to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. More...

Change said needed - consider running for a term

Municipal politicians are responsible for overseeing the administration, including the establishment of by-laws and regulations, of our communities. More...

Provincial funding boost cuts DCAFS deficit

Financially strapped Dufferin Child and Family Services got a significant shot in the arm last Friday with an infusion of more than $822,000 in one-time funding by the provincial government. More...