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Dufferin Child and Family Services (DCAFS) is one of four groups in her riding that will be able to enhance their programs thanks to new Ontario Trillium Foundation grants announced by Sylvia Jones, MPP for Dufferin-Caledon. More ... The 60th anniversary Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship is just one week away! Sponsored by Shelburne Rotary Club, the four-day event will open Thursday, August 5 and culminate in a finals competition Saturday evening, August 8, that will see winners walk off with more than $17,000 in prizes. More ... By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter Thanks in part to the understanding of Jon & Linn Thomson at Shelburne’s No Frills, it is within the realm of probability that you could be seeing a Shelburne name on one of the rosters at a future World Cup of soccer. More ... Those 55 years or older who live in the area are being advised by East Wellington Community Services (EWCS) to fill out a seniors survey form before the survey is completed in early August. More ... When Rev. Mohamed Mohamed visited the Orangeville Christian School Monday night, he spoke of a way peaceful co-existence could come to the perennial powder keg in the Middle East, For him, the key is for the region to undergo a large-scale conversion to Christianity. “I am not saying that Christianity is the only answer spiritually,” he explained in an More ... Photo/LINDSEY PAPP SCOTIABANK DONATION: Scotiabank donated $5,000 to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Dufferin’s annual golf tournament on June 17 at the Shelburne Golf and Country Club. More ... Ice River Springs Water is shaping up to be a boon to industrial employment in Shelburne, but there’s a move afoot to bring commercial water-taking under a microscope. More ... Photo/DAN PELTON SHOWING THE FORM: Camille Roylance of Cookstown was one of many riders and horses who put their equestrian skills to the test Sunday at the Orangeville Fairgrounds. More ... Ian Thackwray, former owner of Orangeville Home Hardware, died Thursday, June 24, at his home in Port Dover. He succumbed to cancer, after a year long battle, surrounded by family. More ... Headwaters Health Care Centre has announced that its chemotherapy program is now in partnership with the oncology program at Brampton Civic Hospital. “Being diagnosed with cancer is emotionally overwhelming and having to travel long distances to receive care is stressful for the cancer patient and their family,” said Dr. Ken Derksen, Headwaters Chief of Staff. More ... Road Watch Home Security Neighborhood Watch When I was young and first learning to drive (many years ago) in my Dad’s 1928 Durant, turn signals at that time were a case of winding down the drivers’ window, holding your arm out and signaling your intention to make a change in direction or stop. More ... Four of the more vocal critics of Melancthon Township Council in recent months have filed nomination papers for the Oct. 25 municipal election, and one of those is challenging Deputy Mayor Bill Hill in his bid to replace Debbie Fawcett as mayor. More ... Photo/DAN PELTON BY T’UNDERIN’ JESUS, it was a bit of the east coast come to Orangeville over the weekend as the Mad Hatter on First Street celebrated East Coast Weekend. More ... “Did I tell you I had a dream that I’d make a million dollars, like my father?” “Your father made a million dollars?” “No, he had the dream.” More ... What are the odds of winning the honour of being inducted into the Order of Ontario? And what are the odds of being introduced to the Queen of Canada, and to have those happen within less than half a year of each other? More ... LOCAL EATS, DRINKS: Chef Daniel Mezzolo shows off a Niagara wine, cheese and meat that is being cured at Hockley Valley Resort. More ... Since 1985 the Adamo family have made it their goal to create an experience for their guests at Hockley Valley Resort. This year, the resort is celebrating its 25th anniversary and in honour of the occasion president and general manager John Paul Adamo decided a new look was the right way to go. More ... The concept of a leashfree dog park in Orangeville has been welcomed for the most part, but finding an appropriate location for it has proven to be a headache as neighbouring residents have protested proposed places. More ... The Town of Orangeville and Orangeville Public Library Board this week announced the appointment of Darla Fraser as Chief Librarian, effective August 30. More ... Photo/DAN PELTON ALL’S FAIR IN SEPTEMBER. Dufferin Warden Allen Taylor was on hand Monday at the Orangeville Agricultural Society to proclaim September as Fair Month in the county. More ... There was a Canada Day transition in Shelburne that only a scant few, if any, outside of a clientele circle would likely have noticed. On July 1, longtime Shelburne lawyer John Timmerman officially retired from his practice in partnership with Larry Haskell. More ... |
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