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July 29, 2010 RSS feed / Local News

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Shelburne soccer player scouted in U.S.

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 More...

Survey aims to get better services for Erin area seniors

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...

Donation

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...

SHOWING THE FORM:

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...

Town of Mono Community Policing

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 signa More...

BY T’UNDERIN’ JESUS,

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...

LOCAL EATS, DRINKS:

LOCAL EATS, DRINKS: Chef Daniel Mezzolo shows off a Niagara wine, cheese and meat that is being cured at Hockley Valley Resort. More...

Hockley Valley Resort – a culinary destination

By LINDSEY PAPP Staff Reporter

Since 1985 the Adamo family have made it their goal to create an experience for their guests at Hockley Valley Resort. More...

Fraser named new chief librarian

The Town of Orangeville and Orangeville Public Library Board this week announced the appointment of Darla Fraser as Chief Librarian, effective August 30. More...

Timmerman retires, Mills joins Haskell

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

There was a Canada Day transition in Shelburne that only a scant few, if any, outside of a clientele circle would likely have noticed. More...

DCAFS wins Trillium grant

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...

60th anniversary fiddle contest nearing

The 60th anniversary Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship is just one week away! More...

Visiting missionary has recipe for Mideast peace

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

When Rev. More...

Ice River’s local jobs an exception

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

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...

Ian Thackwray was in 69th year

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 chemotherapy program linked to Brampton Civic’s oncology team

Headwaters Health Care Centre has announced that its chemotherapy program is now in partnership with the oncology program at Brampton Civic Hospital. More...

Uffen challenges Hill in Melancthon

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

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...

Your We ekly Chuckl e . . .

By KEITH HUNTER

“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...

Local resident Alice Porter met the Queen

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

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...

Dog park may get a temporary home

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

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...

ALL’S FAIR IN SEPTEMBER.

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...