March 4, 2010 RSS feed / Local News

Arrest made in 7-Eleven robbery

Orangeville Police have arrested and charged a 35- year-old Orangeville man in connection with a robbery at the 7-Eleven convenience store, in the early hours of Saturday January 23. More...

Wood carving at the Library

Winston Uytenbogaart and members of the Headwaters Carving Club will be presenting two seminars at the Mill Street branch of the Orangeville Public Library next Wednesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 20 from 10:30 a.m. until 12 noon. More...

A CELEBRATION OF READING

A CELEBRATION OF READING will take place over the next few months as various municipal libraries across the county present One Book One County. More...

Team Shirley entering Weekend to End Women’s Cancers

Shirley Lockey’s recent diagnosis of advance3d bone cancer has led to her grandson, Mike Lockey, spearheading formation of as Team Shirley that will take part in the 2010 Walk to End Women’s Cancers. More...

Kids’ camps in Shelburne during March Break

Parents seeking a creative experience to stimulate their kids at a reasonable price this March Break will have no trouble finding it in Shelburne. More...

Aggreko employee helped power Olympics

Among the millions who watched the impressive athletic feats at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games was Orangeville resident Ryan Hussey, who is neither spectator, athlete or volunteer. Rather, Mr. More...

Libraries band together for March Break

Dufferin’s three libraries have collaborated in producing March Break programs designed to more than just keep the kids occupied. More...

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER:

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: The Grade 3 and 4 students of Orangeville Christian School are shown practising a song to sing at the World Day of Prayer Service tomorrow (Friday) at Tweedsmuir Presbyterian Church. More...

APRIL WINE:

APRIL WINE: Canadian rock legends April Wine continue to perform great music for their loyal fans. More...

KERNALS OF TRUTH:

KERNALS OF TRUTH: While many hash out the issues over a beer or a martini at the bar, or at a coffee clatch, the folks at Avalon Retirement Home resolve the issues and the problems of the world at popcorn socials, which are held on a regular basis. More...

Local youths’ event to aid Kenyan education effort

A group of Orangeville District Secondary School students are spearheading an effort to provide children in Kenya with adequate education. More...

Docherty trial may end next week

After more than 50 exhibits and numerous Crown witnesses, the second degree murder trial of Kenneth Docherty could go to the jury as early as next week. More...

Headwaters launches Speakers Bureau

Headwaters Health Care Centre has launched Speakers Bureau to promote health care and organizational information. More...

Retirement party set for Bev. Kumprey

Melancthon Council and municipal staff have organized a retirement gathering this Sunday, March 7, for Beverly Kumprey, possibly the only person in the township’s history to have served both as an employee and as a councillor. More...

Mono residents’ visions vary: poll

Most Mono residents like their town just as it is, and want it not to lose sight of its agricultural roots, if recent surveys are an accurate representation. More...

HOME DEPOT,

HOME DEPOT, through its community outreach program known as Team Depot, supplied the Dufferin Family and Child Services (DCAFS) foster home on Broadway with paint, window coverings and counter tops for its kitchen; the latter were installed by Verdil More...

SALON GOES TO THE DOGS

SALON GOES TO THE DOGS – and cats and all other animals in the care of the Orangeville OSPCA shelter. Hot Tanning Salon on Riddell Road staged a bake sale two weeks ago and raised $150 for the shelter. More...

HEALTHY FOUNDATIONS

Some people react better to stress than others. Some people manage to adapt in time to the daily rush, others are more fragile and can’t keep up, their body protesting against stress in different ways. More...

VANOC 2010 Reflections on my Olympic Adventure

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

A SWEEP FOR ST. ANDREWS:

A SWEEP FOR ST. ANDREWS: The Legion Zone E-3 Public Speaking competition took place Sunday at the Branch 233 with Speakers from St. Andrews taking gold medals in all three age categories. They now move on to the District E competition. More...

Film festival will benefit FTP

This weekend’s threeday Take Two Film Festival, will provide an opportunity to celebrate not only film’s ability to affect social change but this community’s commitment to ending violence. More...