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CRIME STOPPERS MONTH -

On Tuesday, James Cockman of the Dufferin Branch of Crime Stoppers met with town Councillor Sylvia Bradley for the signing of a proclamation declaring January 2011 Crime Stoppers month. More...

CHIPPING IN:

Volunteers Harvey Clark, left, and Bob Shirley were at their familiar posts Sunday during Mono Winterfest at the Mono Community Centre. More...

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Editorial

Our public transit policy: it’s clearly off the rails

A NYONE WHO HAS VISITED Europe in recent years will be struck by the importance placed on rail transit. Just about anywhere you travel, rails provide a viable public alternative to the private car. More...

Have you had your flu shot?

LAST YEAR’S FAILURE of the H1N1 (‘swine flu’) pandemic to materialize likely led many who got the flu shots deciding against taking the same precaution this year. More...

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Columns

Christian Perspectives

From Busyness to Business

It is suggested by those who teach the subject of homiletics, the study of preaching, that you give your sermon a title. If that is so, then the title of this piece is, From Busyness to Business. What do I mean by busyness and business? More...

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In my Opinion

Not quite a wasted evening

I f anything became clear at an historical gathering of officials from both Hockey Canada (HC) and the Greater Metro Hockey League (GMHL) on the same stage at a public town-hall style meeting Tuesday evening, it was that residents of the Shelburne ar More...

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Sports

GMHL All Star game at Teen Ranch

By BRIAN LOCKHART Sports Editor An Olympic sized arena seemed to favour the World side of the Greater Metro Hockey League All Star game held at Teen Ranch in Caledon on Saturday, January 15. More...

ACTS Elites bring home gold and bronze

ACTS Elites U14 Volleyball teams travelled to Barrie on January 8, to compete in the MacGregor Cup. The 14U Black team brought home gold after going undefeated. More...

Junior A Flyers weekend ends with shootout win

The Orangeville Junior A Flyers notched two wins over the past week but dropped their home game on Saturday being shutout by the first place Newmarket Hurricanes. The Flyers played a mid week game on Wed., Jan. More...

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County council mulls small tax hike

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Dufferin County’s 2011 budget workshops will be aiming at making enough spending cuts to arrive at a zero tax increase, which would require a decrease in the tax rate to offset increased assessments. More...

NDACT appeals to public in quarry fight

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Saying demolition of farm homes by The Highland Companies will cost Melancthon taxpayers an assessment loss of almost $7 million, North Dufferin Agricultural and Community Taskforce (NDACT) is appealing to the public to help it block a proposed quarr More...

Police Services Board backs force as problems mount

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

Despite being beset by hearings, investigations and reports of low morale and divisiveness in the force’s ranks, the Orangeville Police Service (OPS) continues to have the support of its Police Services Board. More...

Local News

THE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS CAMPAIGN

THE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS CAMPAIGN that ran from November to December at the Ontario SPCA Orangeville and District Branch was a success. More...

HELP FOR KIDS:

Headwaters Family Fitness & Tennis donated $660 to the Dufferin Child and Family Services (DCAFS) to help send children to camp in the summer. More...

Wind turbine fight looking more like war

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

A second public information meeting on the proposed Whittington wind project is set for the Amaranth Township hall at Laurel next Tuesday, Jan. 25, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., apparently at the behest of township council, as the first meeting, on Oct. More...

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Mailbox

Minister of Veterans Affairs visit

Mr. J.P. Blackburn, Minister of Veterans Affairs, has embarked on a good will visit to eight (8) Canadian Cities. It is regretful that his visit was not very well publicized and that Veterans were not invited to participate in the briefings. More...

Webcam Daycares -a valuable tool

After watching the news story about a Mississauga daycare woman who has be charged following the death of a toddler, I felt the need to impart to the public that there are daycare providers that offer a solution. More...

Association says there’s a better way than bounty

Subject: Re: Petition seeking $200 bounty on coyotes Dear MPP Murdoch, MPP Miller and Dufferin Council, We read with interest the recent article in this paper regarding a petition for a coyote bounty. More...

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Regional News

Royal Canadian Legion News

BY JILL BROYDEN Branch 233, Orangeville This Friday’s Menu includes Roast Pork, cole slaw, mashed potatoes and vegetables for $6.00. Eatin or take-out between 5 pm and 7 pm. More...

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