May 27, 2010 RSS feed / Local News

NEW HUMBER LAB:

NEW HUMBER LAB: Dufferin-Caledon MP David Tilson toured Humber Orangeville’s new Home Renovation Building Lab on Wednesday. More...

CDDHS shaves, clips, waxes for cancer

Centre Dufferin District High School students and teachers are stepping up to the scissors this afternoon (Thursday) to raise money for Headwaters Health Care Centre. More...

RBC gives $15,000 reasons to celebrate on the greens

Family Transition Place FTP) has announced that RBC Dominion Securities Orangeville Branch) is championing its Golf Classic this year by stepping up to the ‘tee’ and backing the agency as a 15,000 title sponsor for the tournament. More...

Toms dojo kicks off premiere of The Karate Kid

Orangeville Galaxy Cinemas will be premiering The Karate Kid on Friday, June 11, and to help promote interest in the movie the theatre has asked Toms Martial Arts to do a demonstration before the premiere. More...

Student internship program operating locally

With post-secondary tuition costs skyrocketing and employment prospects not overly encouraging, today’s student needs every advantage he or she can get. More...

What’s in store for kindergarten in Dufferin County?

How will your child be affected by the Full-Day Early Learning Statute Law Amendment Act when it takes effect this September? More...

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ARTIST/CARVER JIM MENKEN and Steve Dudgeon, along with the rest of the Dudgeon family, were on hand at Greenwood Cemetery Monday for the unveiling of Mr. More...

4 killed over holiday, but none in water

Four people were killed in three collisions over the Victoria Day long weekend on Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patrolled highways, but there were no boating or ATV fatalities on the waterways or trails. More...

$10,000 DONATION:

$10,000 DONATION: Sun Life Financial recently donated $10,000 to the Centre Dufferin Recreation Centre fundraising campaign. More...

Water Hour coming Friday, June 11

Picture all the water in the world filling up a onegallon pail. Now picture one tablespoon from this pail. That tiny proportion is all that’s available for human use! More...

UG board approves 2010-11 calendars

At their last meeting, Upper Grand District School Board trustees approved 2010-11 school year calendars for the elementary and secondary panels. More...

Forum to centre on Melancthon quarry

The Guelph chapter of the Council of Canadians has organized a town hallstyle forum next week that will be centred on the proposal for an eventual 2,400-acre quarry in Melancthon. More...

Manx Classic – a used car dealer for the eclectic set

Are you looking for a reliable used set of wheels? Or, maybe, you’re shopping around for a second family car. More...

Renowned tenor coming to Hillsburgh

Renowned lyric tenor Mark DuBois is coming to Century Church Theatre, Hillsburgh for one night only, Saturday June 12 at 8 p.m., when Mark and the Mark DuBois Singers will present a brand new concert, “The Last Songs Of Spring.” More...

Song’s lawyer refutes allegations

Far from having nothing more than a mail-order theological diploma and operating a cult, Jae-Kap Joe Song holds a four-year Bachelor of Divinity degree from Chong-Shin College and Theological Seminary in Flushing, N.Y., his lawyer confirmed in a phon More...

County joins affordable home ownership scheme

Duffrin residents who currently rent while dreaming of owning a home, but lack the funds needed for a down payment may now realize their dream. More...

Nominations sought for Putnam Award

After Gary Putnam retired in 2007 after serving for 29 years as Executive Director of Dufferin Child and Family Services, the Agency recognized his contribution and dedication to children and families in Dufferin with an annual award in his honour. More...

INDEPENDENT ORDER ODD FELLOWS, Maple Leaf

INDEPENDENT ORDER ODD FELLOWS, Maple Leaf Lodge 57, long service brothers and sisters, left, Harold Summerville (50), Perry Greenwood (50), Aileen Speers (40), Fred Overland (30), Dave Bullock (25), a More...

Biker dies on colliding with truck

Shortly after 12 noon last Thursday, officers from Dufferin OPP were dispatched to a collision on River Road, west of Centre Road, in Mulmur Township, where an eastbound 2005 Honda motorcycle failed to negotiate curve, crossed the centre line, and c More...

Recreation and Parks Month

Contributed Photo MAYOR ROB ADAMS proclaimed June as Recreation and Parks Month in the Town of Orangeville at Town Hall Tuesday. More...

New software helps expose UV effects on ODSS students

If a picture is worth 1,000 words, local high school students have a lot to talk about. More...

THE ISLAND LAKE ROWING CLUB

THE ISLAND LAKE ROWING CLUB kicked off its season by participating in the South Niagara Invitational Regatta in Welland over the long weekend. More...

GV plans a day for ducks, tornado reminders

The peaceful waters of the Grand River will again be awash with ducks this Saturday, May 29, as Grand Valley Lions Club sponsors its annual Duck Race. More...

A.M. KORSTEN JEWELLERS

Photo/DAN PELTON A.M. More...

Purina Walk for Dog Guides coming May 30

The Purina Walk for Dog Guides is celebrating 25 years of raising funds to provide Dog Guides at no cost to Canadians with disabilities. The walk will take place in Orangeville on May 30 at Fendley Park. It begins at 10:30 a.m. More...

DUFFERIN BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS

DUFFERIN BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS was the recipient of a $1,000 cheque from RBC in Orangeville. More...

FOR CDRC RENOVATION:

FOR CDRC RENOVATION: The Kinette Club of Shelburne is the latest group to make a substantial donation to the Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex renovation project. More...