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August 19, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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ous food banks seek out areas where they can coordinate their efforts and become more efficient as a result. Essentially, the funding group’s strategy is akin to the saying from Confucius. More...

County to manage waste stream

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Following a masterful narrowing of divisive issues to four “hot spots” by facilitator Tamara Eberle, representatives of Dufferin’s eight lower-tier municipalities agreed conditionally last Thursday to transfer solid household waste More...

Local News

Fundraising auction at Museum

Corbetton Church on the grounds of the Dufferin County Museum and Archives (DCMA) will have a great selection of unique treasures for its annual fundraising auction. More...

Site 41 protesters to speak at Eco Forum

Five kilometres north of Elmvale, bubbling just below the surface, there lies what world-renowned scientist Professor William Shotyk refers to as “one of the most pristine water sources ever discovered”; so free of contaminants that it i More...

Benefit for, and tribute to, musician Fleming

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

On Sept. 19, musicians from far and wide will gather at the Orangeville Opera House to perform a benefit concert for a musician who has been referred to as one of a kind – Matthew Shawn Fleming. Throughout his career, Mr. More...

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Mailbox

‘A big heartfelt thank you’

I went on disability and moved to Orangeville about three years ago. I spend a bit of time in an electric wheelchair and get around town. More...

Writer opposes DEEP project

On Thursday, August 5, 2010, Wes Keller wrote an article titled: “False Information is being spread”. I would like to add my support to the Melancthon Resident who does not support the Dufferin Eco- Energy Park. More...

Help for loss of reindeer

By now most of you have heard about the tragic event that happened at Fuzzy Foot Farm Sunday July 18th. My friend is heartbroken at this loss. More...

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STEPHANE DOYLE

STEPHANE DOYLE is among those organizing a night golfing event (using glow-inthe dark balls) this Saturday at Lynbrook Family Golf Centre. Proceeds go to the fight against diabetes. More...

Golfing in the dark to beat diabetes

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

After her children lost their father to diabetes in 2005, Stephane Doyle embarked on a drive to raise $100,000 to fight the disease. More...

CLOCK DONATED:

CLOCK DONATED: Headwaters Health Care Centre has given the Dufferin County Museum and Archives (DCMA) a grandfather clock that was handcrafted by Alfred Sidney Smith, a native of Essex County who appr More...

Columns

Secret’ sessions should be an election issue

TORONTO COUNCILLOR Rob Ford, the current front-runner in the race to become Hogtown’s next mayor, caused quite a stir the other day when he alleged the city council had acted corruptly during some in camera sessions. More...

Contest was a triumph over adversity

NOW THAT SHELBURNE ROTARY is heading into its 61st Fiddleville year, it would seem appropriate to suggest that the Rotarians and other service clubs carry on doing a bit more of the same as they have been doing. More...

With Your Permission

Canadians, wake up!

Stephen Harper has allocated $13 million (a figure which varies a little according to who is talking) to build new jails and enlarge and improve old ones across the country. More...

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Regional News

Royal Canadian Legion News

BY JILL BROYDEN Branch 233, Orangeville

And the heat goes on……but even last Sunday’s scorcher ala rain shower didn’t put a damper on our Annual Veterans’ Picnic. Fortyfour Veterans turned out to receive a complimentary meal and gift. More...

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Sports

Noble awarded MVP for playoffs

By BRIAN LOCKHART Sports Editor

Rayburn Construction Jr ‘A’ Northmen forward Jeremy Noble has been honoured with the Most Valuable Player award for the Ontario Jr ‘A’ lacrosse playoffs for 2010. More...

Midget select in final tournament

The Orangeville Bengals Midget select team are done for the season after taking part in the York Simcoe Baseball Association playoff tournament over the weekend. More...

Wagner confident going into third pro bout

“I’m feeling really confident, really good. I’m still working on things, but feeling good about it,” says boxer Ryan Wagner about his third professional bout coming up in September. More...

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