June 30, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

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Family Fishing Week

ORANGEVILLE COUNCILLOR Jeremy Williams (rear) was on hand with a number of young anglers, as well as representatives of the Friends of Island Lake and the Dufferin Northern Peel Anglers and Hunters Association, to proclaim Ontario License-Free Fami More...

CHARITY CLASSIC

THE DALE HAWERCHUK CHARITY CLASSIC golf tournament officially kicked off on Tuesday night with a private party at Boston Pizza. More...

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Parties’ platforms: they’re similar but uninspiring

WE’RE FRANKLY not at all impressed by the party platforms that, apart from personalities, will become the focal point of next October’s Ontario election. More...

Dealing with a non-existent problem

A LTHOUGH WE MIGHT AGREE with the rationale behind the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario’s prohibition of biker “gang” colours and all forms of identification at motorcycle events that are licensed for the sale of liquor, we More...

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Readers weigh in on proposed Highland quarry

It seems that the Highland Group identified a need for gravel and proposes to fill it. There is an alternative to digging yet more gravel pits until the gravel is depleted. More...

Need support for GO

I moved to Orangeville a year ago because I love to be near the Bruce Trail. But the second most important factor in my choice of Orangeville was because it is on the GO system. More...

Feed for Tariff program

There has recently been a lot of grumbling and controversy with the McGuinty Liberal’s Feed In Tariff program for wind and solar energy. Much has been made over the cost and implementation of this program but before we jump all over Mr. More...

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Regional News

Dufferin has co-ordinated attack on elder abuse

By CONSTANCE SCRAFIELD Columnist

Did you know that it is illegal to misuse “Power of Attorney” for one’s own benefit? It is a criminal offence. More...

Children’s workshops at Dufferin County Museum

The Dufferin County Museum & Archives will present a series of children’s workshops throughout the run of its Stitches across Time Exhibit. More...

UGDSB approves balanced budget for 2011-2012

The Upper Grand District School Board approved a balanced budget of $343 million for the 2011-2012 school year last night. “This is a good news budget for our staff and students,” said Director of Education Martha Rogers. More...

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Jones launches first salvo in election campaign

By DAN PELTON
Staff Reporter

With the provincial election still over three months away, Dufferin-Caledon MPP Sylvia Jones is already hitting the hustings, promoting “Changebook,” the Progressive Conservative platform and canvassing the riding. More...

Two towns have big plans for Canada Day

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Canada will be celebrating its 144th birthday on Friday with the skies lighting up over the Orangeville Fairgrounds and the music blasting in Shelburne. More...

County awards $3M road tenders

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Aecon Construction and Materials Ltd. was the major winner in the award of tenders by Dufferin County for roadrelated infrastructure and equipment this month. More...

Local News

Local Rotarians briefed on cyber warfare

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

In his role as an international jurist and former law professor, Jean Castel has witnessed both the benefit and menace of the Internet age. As guest speaker at last week’s Orangeville Highlands Rotary Club meeting, Mr. More...

Reel to Reel

REEL TO REEL ACTION: The Orangeville Police Service, in conjunction with the Dufferin Northern Peel Anglers and Hunters Association, held a fishing day for kids on Saturday at the association’s facility on Blind Line. More...

Mall may lose two more tenants

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

After 17 years of struggling through the ups and downs of Orangeville’s Westdale Mall, Dynamic Dave’s bargain store might be forced to leave after the end of July, and Toys R Us has announced it will close July 11. More...

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Columns

Let fly slings, arrows, but don’t touch money

With Your Permission
Constance Scrafield- Danby

The problem with being at war where we never should have gone is that there is no honourable way out. More...

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Angles ’n’ Attitudes
William Bothwell

One reason for the current ideologically non- Progressive Conservative majority in Parliament is the failure of the centre of the political spectrum (i.e. most of us) to present a united front. More...

If you don’t agree, you’re intolerant

National Affairs
Claire Hoy

This weekend, on Canada Day, millions of Canadians will be spending time with their families at various locales, e.g. their homes, campers, resorts or cottages. More...

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Sports

Cotton-McGuinness retains NABA title

‘One of my toughest fights to date’
By BRIAN LOCKHART Sports Editor

Orangeville boxer Logan Cotton- McGuinness successfully defended his North American Boxing Association lightweight title Friday night (June 24) during the main event at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga. More...

Northmen celebrate 20 years as Junior A club

The Junior A Northmen will be hosting their alumni night during their final regular season game. The Northmen will be hosting the Six Nations Arrows on Friday, July 8. More...

Outlaws host Express

The Orangeville Outlaws hosted backto back games at Westside Secondary School in Orangeville on Sunday, June 26, taking on the TNT Express from New Tecumseth. More...

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