December 1, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

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FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS:

Staples technology consultant Jamie Kellow sat patiently while store manager Shannon Pifko took a razor to his hair after the store raised $1,140 for their Special Olympics fundraising campaign. More...

TOURNEY PROCEEDS:

Proceeds from the 2011 Dale Hawerchuk Golf Classic were donated to the Headwaters Health Care Centre, in the form of a cheque for $40,000. More...

Special Sections

Editorial

Majorities, minorities and realities

JOE CLARK TRIED IT unsuccessfully, while Stephen Harper, Bill Davis and David Peterson had no difficulty retaining power without a majority of seats in their legislatures. More...

They could pay a lot more!

THE BIG NEWS in Toronto this week was a proposed 2.5 per cent increase in 2012 property taxes. More...

Political Cartoon

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Columns

Part 3 of 4

Ontario’s EA process: cause for optimism or alarm?
By Ernest Rovet

This instalment addresses issues of concern raised by the decision to submit the Highland Companies’ proposal to build a mega-quarry in Melancthon to scrutiny under On- tario’s Environmental Assessment Act (EAA). More...

Progress report: the Arab Autumn

The “Arab Spring” was fast and dramatic: non-violent revolutions in the streets removed dictators in Tunisia and Egypt in a matter of weeks, and similar revolutions got under way in Libya, Syria, Bahrain and Yemen. More...

Frying pan calling the kettle black

The irony of it! A government which doesn’t know the meaning of words like transparency and accountability is looking to non-governmental organizations to be more accountable to society. More...

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Sports

AE Flyers undefeated in Orillia tournament

The James Dick Construction Flyers Peewee AE traveled to Orillia November 11 to 13 to participate in the Jim Wilson Chevrolet tournament and brought home the championship trophy. The Flyers were undefeated all weekend showing great teamwork. More...

Toss your bear at the Flyers game this weekend

The Orangeville Flyers will hold their second annual Teddy Bear toss during their home game against Aurora on December 10. Bring a teddy bear to the game and when the Flyers score their first goal toss your teddy bear onto the ice! More...

Flyers rally in shoot-outs

The Orangeville Flyers squeezed out a win over the Oakville Blades during the Flyers home game on Saturday, November 26, at the Alder Street arena. More...

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Zero deficit, low reserves as town eyes 2012 budget

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

There’s both good news and bad news as Orangeville council prepares to tackle the town’s 2012 municipal budget. The first budget meeting takes place Jan. 16 with the aim of having it finalized no later than the first week in February. More...

Maycock challenged in bid for new term as warden

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter Next Thursday is the official decision time for county councillors to select which among them is to lead Dufferin as its warden for 2012. More...

Town office space, reserves dominate Mono budget session

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

The atmosphere in the Mono Community Centre Tuesday night was not as stormy as the weather outside. Nevertheless, a number of local residents were vocal in their concerns at a public meeting held as part of the town’s 2012 budget preparations. More...

Local News

Local bakers emerge as Cake Walk winners

By LINDSEY PAPP Staff Reporter

Sharon Morden likes making cakes and national television likes her being there to film the result. More...

Hansen celebration in full swing next week

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

In 1985, Rick Hansen embarked on his now legendary Man In Motion World Tour, a two-year wheelchair odyssey that covered more than 40,000 kilometres and 34 countries. More than $26 million was raised for spinal cord injury research. More...

SLUGGING OUT A STORY:

The Orangeville District Secondary School production class will be staging the original play, Deadline, Dec. 15-16 at ODSS with showtimes at 7 p.m. both nights. More...

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Mailbox

Story on bid for veterans’ hospital ‘one-sided’

Wes Keller’s report in Thursday November 17th issue of the Orangeville Citizen regarding the recovery of the Shelburne hospital by the Veteran’s Hospital Committee was somewhat one sided and negative, probably due to the source from which More...

County Planning

Re “Wanted: a county official plan” (24 November), countywide planning is desirable, provided that the municipalities have a veto over their land planning and over that of their adjoining neighbours. More...

Your comments

on www.citizen. on. ca Re: Lots of options to pipeline are available - “An addiction to OIL ? What an ridiculous statement. You have cities bursting at the seems, driving the cost of space and homes through the roof. More...

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Regional News

Royal Canadian Legion News

By JOHN CUNNINGHAM Branch 220 Tickets are now available at the bar for the New Year's Eve Dance. Price $20 per person. $25 at the door. Sunday, Dec. 4 is our Monthly Euchre. Registration noon- 12:45 p.m. Play starts 1 p.m. Cost $10. More...

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