February 2, 2012 RSS feed / Local News

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Broadway median remains subject of controversy

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter
It’s almost six years since the median was built on Broadway, but it continues to be a subject of controversy. To its many detractors, the median is a colossal waste of money, a traffic inconvenience and a safety hazard. More...

Public support might be key to preserving Stanton Hotel

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Victor Snow has obtained what he views as a favourable estimate for costs of moving the Stanton Hotel to the county museum, and appears optimistic that such a move could happen at no cost to taxpayers. More...

Former MP Blenkarn dies

The Hockley Valley community was saddened to learn of the death Monday evening of Donald (Don) Jason Blenkarn, who passed away at his home in Florida at age 81. Mr. More...

God and Peace

On December 13th, 2011 I experienced a vivid dream that made a well known truth very real to me. It occurred during the Christmas season when we’re often thinking about “Peace on Earth”. More...

UG board’s Learning Enterprise targets adults

By LINDSEY PAPP Staff Reporter

The Learning Enterprise (TLE) is trying to bring attention to the adult courses offered in Orangeville this winter for general interest, technology training and school credit courses. More...

Prepare for closing costs when buying a home

Buying a home is probably one of the biggest purchases most people make. However, the cost of the home is not the only financial responsibility you’ll encounter. More...

New online tool helps renters see if buying is affordable

Many renters dream of taking the money they spend on rent and using it for mortgage payments. But there's a lot more to buying and owning a home than just paying the mortgage. More...

Next week, an affair of the heart

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

Branden Heighington can only sit back and think about what most other 13-year-olds take for granted. More...

Undercover Boss has local connection

By LINDSEY PAPP Staff Reporter

A recent episode of the CBS hit realty show Undercover Boss features a landscape company with Orangeville roots. The Dwyer Group, in partnership with Sunshine Brands, founded The Grounds Guys in the United States in 2010. More...

Ruling next week in sex assault case

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Jae-Kap Song, 57, will know next week whether he has been found guilty of sexually penetrating a 30-year-old member of his Jesus First Korean congregation with a finger without her consent, or if the complainant has been lying about an incident of tw More...

CORRECTION

The name of the Headwaters Clinical coordinator Tammy Datars was misspelled in a cutline accompanying the January 19 article “Local athlete enters Bruce Trail challenge”. More...

Royal Canadian Legion News

By JOHN CUNNINGHAM Branch 220 Join us at the branch for a pre-Super Bowl Party on Sunday, Feb. 5 from 1 - 6 p.m. The next monthly Breakfast of bacon, eggs & home fries will also be Sunday, Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. - noon. More...

Fiddle Foot Farm - an offer to share in the bounty

By Constance Scrafield Columnist

Amy Ouchterlony explains that if she meets someone who knows how to pronounce her Scottish name he or she is probably a musical person. Ms. More...

Tips to be more energy wise at home

There are many good reasons to become more energy conscious at home including saving money, making your home healthier and more comfortable, decreasing the impact on Ontario’s natural resources and even potentially increasing your home’s More...