October 27, 2011 RSS feed / Local News

National pap test campaign targets cervical cancer

For the third year in a row, the Federation of Medical Women of Canada (FMWC) and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) are launching a National Pap Test Campaign during National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, October 23 t More...

Olivia Allen - she puts herself second

In this high-tech age when the average kid is absorbed in video games, cell phones and iPods assaulting his or her ears, some would deny there are any young people with a sense of social justice. Well, you pessimists, say hello to Olivia Allen. More...

Singers ‘flash mob’ town council

Usually, when they sing O Canada before Orangeville council meetings, the singers fall somewhat short of sounding inspired. More...

Orangeville Music Theatre doing Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show is this year’s Hallowe’en treat for Orangeville. To be presented this Friday and Saturday by the Orangeville Music Theatre (OMT), it is the perfect moment for the old cult mock horror to spring up again. More...

Police report Vehicle struck pedestrian, dog

The Orangeville Police Service responded to 188 calls for service between October 18 and 25. Below are highlights of the calls for service: More...

THE ROTARY CLUB OF ORANGEVILLE

honoured two corporate citizens at its meeting last week at the Odd Fellows Hall. More...

SPORT MEDIC

therapy clinic on Broadway, along with the Chocolate Shop and Amanda’s Country Bakery, pooled their resources for a week-long coffee and bake sale at the clinic that raised approximately $600 f More...

Omnibus crime bill creating a storm

As it speeds through Parliament, the federal government's omnibus crime bill C-10 is gathering a storm of critics across Canada and even in the United States. More...

THE ORANGEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY,

in conjunction with last weekend’s BIA Harvest Celebration, held a fundraising book sale and a bake sale at its Mill Street location. More...

Peel looks at need to extend 410 to Shelburne

Transportation issues were the main topic when it came time for the public to comment on a proposed amendment to Peel Region’s Official Plan. More...

BUSY BEES:

Saturday marked the final day of the Orangeville Farmers Market and that meant it was also time for the annual BIA Harvest Celebration. More...

IT WAS LADIES’ NIGHT

last week at Orangeville Home Hardware. Visitors were treated to product demonstrations and a draw for door prizes. More...

A WONDERFUL DONATION:

Olivia Allen, left, had a different wish for her sixth birthday party. More...

Alton Mill scene of Click Connect exhibit

Community Living Dufferin (CLD) has invited the community to come out to the Alton Mill tonight from 7 to 9 to have the opportunity to view the expanding photography collections of the Options Program ‘Click Connect’ photography group. More...

1,500 on hand for students’ job fair

On Tuesday more than 1500 grade 8 students from Dufferin, Wellington, Peel, Adjala and Guelph came to the Orangeville Fairgrounds to learn about a broad range of local career opportunities. More...

Speed enforcement sought for County 11

Dufferin County council is expected to seek tighter enforcement of speed laws on County Road 11, following receipt of a letter of concern from an Amaranth resident. More...

Shelburne faces difficult zoning issue

In a minor zoning that has potential to wind up at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), Shelburne Council has given two readings to a sitespecific bylaw to rezone a dwelling on Wellington Street for use as a triplex but is awaiting further advice befor More...

Council gets auditor’s report

Orangeville council took on the role as committee of the whole Monday night to hear BDO Canada LLP disclose the audit for 2010 of the Corporation of the Town of Orangeville. More...

Royal Canadian Legion News

By JOHN CUNNINGHAM Branch 220 Our next Monthly Breakfast of bacon & eggs, home fries & toast will be Nov. 6th. from 9 a.m. to noon. All for just $5.00. You can’t beat that. Monday afternoon euchre. Play starts 2 p.m. More...

Former car salesmen may sell again in a year

Two former Orangeville car salesmen who last year sold a used car to a 56-year-old Orange- ville woman on a disability pension for $25,000 more than it was worth have been suspended from car sales for a further year. More...

An apology to The Banner

Last week’s issue contained an article on page A9 which clearly should not have been published. More...