May 13, 2010 RSS feed / Local News

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Ed’s Garage - a place of healing for more than motors

By Constance Scrafield-Danby Freelance Contributor
Ed is, but not merely, the owner of a garage. It is a place of healing for more than motors. Come, bring your problems, fears, entanglements – all the sources of your tension and unhappiness to Ed. More...

Council mulls parking, BMX trail

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Shelburne’s central business district (CBD) might have enough parking spaces, but the Business Improvement Area (BIA) membership appears divided on how those should be governed. More...

PROCLAMATION: ORANGEVILLE

Photo/LINDSEY PAPP PROCLAMATION: ORANGEVILLE Mayor Rob Adams signed a proclamation declaring May 23 to May 29 as my.hospital@work Week in Orangeville. More...

A FUNDING INTRODUCTION:

A FUNDING INTRODUCTION: Shelburne Mayor Ed Crewson hands $40 to Kerstin Cowan immediately upon meeting her. More...

ONE ON ONE PERSPECTIVE:

Photo/WES KELLER ONE ON ONE PERSPECTIVE: Elaine Cates of MC2, right, discusses visions of Mono’s future with Janet Byford at the organization’s Saturday forum at Orangeville Fairgrounds. More...

STAFF AND STUDENTS

Photo/MIKE MALONEY STAFF AND STUDENTS of Island lake Public School had the opportunity to get out and stretch under the sun last Wednesday afternoon in preparation for this weekend's Stride for Life f More...

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee to provide bursaries

The Orangeville Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) will provide $2,000 this year in bursaries (four bursaries of $500) to local youth who demonstrate excellent community spirit and good citizenship as residents of the Town of Orangeville. More...

CHEERFUL, TEARFUL GRATITUDE:

Photo/WES KELLER CHEERFUL, TEARFUL GRATITUDE: The Rev. More...

ANGLERS, HUNTERS SUPPORT TRAILS:

Photo/WES KELLER ANGLERS, HUNTERS SUPPORT TRAILS: Bob Shirley, left, accepts a $1,000 cheque from Bob Little of Dufferin Northern Peel Anglers and Hunters on behalf of Friends of Island Lake as Laura More...

Mazda cancels local woman’s car purchase

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Mazda of Orangeville, its owner and two former employees, made a brief first appearance in Provincial Offences Act court this morning and, in the meantime, the dealership is reported to have refunded money an Orangeville woman paid for the allegedly More...

RELAY FOR LIFE:

Photo/LINDSEY PAPP RELAY FOR LIFE: Grade 8 students from Mono and Amaranth Public School made a contribution to Relay for Life, coming June 11 and 12. More...

CHOWING DOWN FOR THE CAUSE:

Photo/DAN PELTON CHOWING DOWN FOR THE CAUSE: As the many and varied restaurants in the town prove, Orangeville area residents are not without their discerning palates. More...

Chance Kellner returning home with band

A young, vibrant trio fresh out of Queen’s University will arrive on the Orangeville music scene at the Winchester Arms On Broadway on Friday of next week, May 21. More...

Bingo hall proposed for Orangeville

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

The Kingpin Bowl Entertainment Centre has shown Orangeville Council a proposal to place a bingo hall on its Centre Street premises, a move supported by various non-profit agencies in the area that could benefit from such an operation. More...

County social service agencies target ‘capacity building’

By LINDSEY PAPP Co-op Reporter

The Dufferin Not-for- Profit Support and Capacity Building Project will be holding two information gathering sessions next week. More...

Royal Canadian Legion News

BY TINA MORRELL Branch 233, Orangeville

Ways & Means Chair would like to say a special ‘Thank you’ to following committee members for without your help we would not have had the successful year that we had they are as follows: Irene & June, Leo & Donna, Cathy & Ed. More...

Local residents walking to provide dog guides

By LINDSEY PAPP Co-op Reporter

On May 30, Orangeville area residents will be walking to help change the lives of Canadians with disabilities by participating in the 25th anniversary of the Purina Walk for Dog Guides. More...

Property tax breaks for charities stay

Orangeville Council has voted to keep with its practice of the past two years and grant property tax rebates of 50 per cent to six local charitable organizations. More...

Panel denies turbines harmful to health

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Although neighbours may find industrial wind turbines annoying, a multidisciplinary panel of experts hired by the industry says there is no evidence of direct adverse health impacts, and concludes that “the number and uncontrolled nature of ex More...

Town police lauded for crime solving

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

The 18-member Shelburne Police Service has been given credit for solving approximately 98 per cent of all serious crimes committed within its jurisdiction in 2009, and for having an overall “clearance rate” of almost 66 per cent of all c More...

Dealership pledges $6,250 to Headwaters

Mazda of Orangeville has pledged $6,250 over the next five months, to Headwaters Health Care Foundation to enhance health care for the residents of Dufferin- Caledon. More...

13th Youth Festival was a huge success

The 13th annual Dufferin Youth Festival of the Arts, held last week Orangeville Baptist Church, was a huge success. More...