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LONG-TIME CLOROX EMPLOYEE

Werner Glagow was given a party on Monday to celebrate the 45 years he has been working at the plant on Orangeville’s John Street. More...

Mono committee report slams DEEP proposal

By DAN PELTON & WES KELLER

A white paper critical of the proposed Dufferin Eco Energy Park (DEEP) gasification plant was presented to Mono Council Tuesday night. More...

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Editorial

Justification for even more delays?

THE REPORT to Mono Council from the Mono Sustainability Advisory Committee that criticizes the proposed plasma arc gasification facility for Dufferin’s solid wastes deserves full consideration but not so much as to produce further delays in the More...

Austerity measures now are premature

LAST SUNDAY’S NEW YORK TIMES had an interesting column on a subject that should be of interest to all residents of North America and Europe at a time when all governments are under growing pressure to institute austerity measures as a means of More...

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Hospital contracts raise ire of reader

I would like to comment on the Headwaters executive contracts. It states in the article that Ms Reugg has a contract of $192,000 annually and a potential bonus of $8,000, plus a $900 a month car allowance. Really?? That is $210,000 a year. More...

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on www.citizen. on. ca Re: Plasma arc technology gaining ground - “Perhaps a more independent evaluation of this project is needed. More...

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Sports

Flyers Novice AA earn Silver in in qualifier

The Orangeville Novice AA Flyers travelled to Brampton December 28, to 30, to participate in the 40th annual International Silver Stick Regional qualifying tournament. More...

Hockey this week

Ontario Junior A hockey League Orangeville Flyers vs Huntsville Otters January 14, 8:00 p.m. Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League Bradford @ Shelburne Friday, January 13, 8:30 p.m. Lefroy @ Orangeville Monday, January 16 8:45 p.m. More...

Flyers struggle in new year

Shut-out by Stouffville on home ice
By BRIAN LOCKHART Sports Editor

The Orangeville Flyers have not had a good time since getting back on the ice after the holiday break. They are 0-3 so far beginning with an 8-2 loss to the Aurora Tigers on January 3. More...

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COUNCILLOR SYLVIA BRADLEY,

chair of Orangeville council’s budget committee, talks strategy with Treasurer Bill McKennan. More...

Historic Broadway pharmacy closes its doors

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

Nearly 120 years of retail history came to an end Monday with the closing of Sproule’s IDA Drug Store at 153 Broadway. More...

Investors’ blog terms mega-quarry a ‘mega-mistake’

Is the proposed Melancthon mega-quarry a ‘megamistake’ for investors? A U.S. blogger suggests the Baupost Group of Boston made a “mega-mistake” when it bankrolled development of the limestone mega-quarry. More...

Local News

Local couple guiding teams up Mt. Kilimanjaro

By LINDSEY PAPP Staff Reporter

Mono residents Angus Murray and wife Sarah Wiley have their feet firmly planted on the ground but the two outdoor enthusiasts still find themselves climbing mountains, reaching for the sky. More...

THE SCULPTURE’S GOT SPIRIT.

This wooden sculpture, spotted on Orangeville’s Zina Street, appears to be changing its wooden personality as it gears up for the Feb. More...

Library plans eBook downloading demo

Are you new to the world of eReaders? More and more people are discovering the convenience of downloading eBooks to read on their smartphones, iPads or eBook readers. More...

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Columns

Defence budgets and cavemen

I f you’re not allowed to enslave people any more, or even loot their resources, then what is the point of being a traditional great power? More...

So much to be thankful for

I t’s a real luxury to be able to sit by the fireplace and look out the window at a bright, sunny, winter scene, living in a centre of peace despite what is going on in a world of horror, pain and suffering. More...

Arbitrary and discriminatory

The [U.S.] Supreme Court has not banned capital punishment, as it should, but it has long held that the death penalty is unconstitutional if randomly imposed on a handful of people. More...

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