September 2, 2010 RSS feed / Local News

ARTirondack Chairity now in its fourth year

Members of the Options woodworking group spend every Tuesday building unique handcrafted pieces. In addition to their ARTirondack chairs, they build, from scratch, rockers, planter benches, potato boxes and numerous craft pieces. More...

Bell Aliant donates backpacks to FTP

As another school year is set to begin, Bell Aliant has donated new backpacks and school supplies to Family Transition Place. More...

Waste bylaw may lack required majorities

When the county’s waste bylaw comes up for a final vote at county council’s meeting next Thursday, there is likely to be a debate on whether Orangeville has approved it, as well as a specific population count. More...

OPA promoting energy savings with a flair

If an energy concern decided to erect an oil rig or a a reactor near your house to promote their business strategy, chances are you would be quite upset. More...

SOLAR FLAIR:

SOLAR FLAIR: Motorists passing McCannell Avenue on Highway 10 will see a flower-like solar energy collector called a flair, installed at the directive of Orangeville Hydro. More...

HONOURED BY THE ARTS:

HONOURED BY THE ARTS: During the Headwaters Arts Festival, Sept. 24 to Oct. More...

New crime law funds local police upgrades

The Ontario Civil Remedies Act is contradicting the old saying that crime doesn’t pay. More...

Terry Fox Run’s organizer set for 30th anniversary run

David Kirk says his goal in organizing this year’s 30th anniversary Terry Fox Run is to “broaden the number of potential sponsors.” More...

DUFFERIN CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES

DUFFERIN CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES staged its annual fund-raiser at Staples Business Depot over the weekend. More...

Towns, county escape ‘lame duck’ status

With only eight days until the 2010 municipal nominations close, two of Dufferin’s three town councils will avoid becoming “lame ducks” and be able to carry on business as usual – at least until Oct. More...

ARTHRITIS AWARENESS MONTH

ARTHRITIS AWARENESS MONTH takes place during September after a proclamation last week at Town Hall by Deputy Mayor Warren Maycock. More...

Final report on mental health released

Ontario’s Select Committee on Mental Health and Addictions – which included Dufferin- Caledon MPP Sylvia Jones – has released its final report, entitled, “Navigating the Journey to Wellness: The Comprehensive Mental Health an More...

CDRC DONATION:

CDRC DONATION: MacMaster Buick GMC has made a $2,500 contribution to the Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex (CDRC) redevelopment fund. More...

Hardaker, Di Pasquale enter council race

There will be at least two more choices on the ballot for Orangeville council come the Oct. 25 municipal elections, Bernadette Hardaker and Sandro Di Pasquale. More...

BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS MONTH:

BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS MONTH: Deputy Mayor Warren Maycock proclaimed September Big Brothers and Big Sisters month in Orangeville last week at Town Hall. More...