April 5, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

Good Food For TV

FILMING UNDER WAY: Soulyve co-owner Philip DeWar is shown standing in the Orangeville eaterys kitchen with the host of Food Network’s You Gotta Eat Here!, John Catucci, and cameraman Steve Lindsay during Wednesday’s filming. More...

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Freeze vs. cuts: which will succeed?

PERHAPS THE BIGGEST difference to be found in the latest federal and provincial budgets is in their approaches to cutting the costs associated with their respective bureaucracies. More...

Three inches that could save lives

A CORONER’S INQUEST ought to be held, but won’t, into the two-death crash early Saturday on Highway 10 north of Camilla. The inquest would produce recommendations from the jurors as to how such horrific crashes could be avoided in future. More...

Letters to the Editor

War Amps marks Vimy Ridge anniversary

April 9 marks the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. More...

CFUW has no position yet on wind turbines - letter writer apologizes for misinterpretation

I'm writing to you on behalf of the CFUW Orangeville and District (Canadian Federation of University Women) in regards to the letter by Barbara Ashbee “April 3 Turbine Protest Planned” which was printed on March 29, 2012 in the Orangevill More...

Regional News

Wingfield Lost and Found - a magician on stage

Director Douglas Beattie got it absolutely right when he remarked that brother Rod Beattie’s rapid-fire character swap is so clever that he is “a magician.” More...

Royal Canadian Legion News

By JOHN CUNNINGHAM Branch 220 Congratulations to Vincent Halis of Primrose Elementary School who placed 1st in the Intermediate Level Public Speaking Competition at Bala, Ont. on March 25, where Vincent also won a trophy for Best Overall. More...

What you need to know before buying a home, alone

Are you thinking about going solo on buying a home? Buying alone means you can choose the furniture you want, decorate how you like and live your own lifestyle. More...

Mill Creek rehabilitation project gathers steam

To many relative newcomers to Orangeville, the innocuous stream that winds quietly through town might come across as just another insignificant waterway. More...

Like it or not, Matthew St. to get a sidewalk

The residents of Matthew Street have learned that there are times policy trumps preference when it comes to Council making decisions. More...

Local News

Local politicos weigh in on federal budget

As far as Dufferin-Caledon MP David Tilson is concerned, the highlight of last week’s federal budget came down to the penny. As for the budget’s opponents, the focus was on its environmental and economic directions, or lack thereof. More...

90 to lose jobs in Plastiflex closure

The vice-president of global operations for Plastiflex says the sluggish U.S. housing market is the major reason for the decision to close its only Canadian operation after 25 years of operation. The closure of the Plastiflex Canada Inc. More...

Police may team up for Special Olympics Torch Run

Orangeville and Shelburne police services along with Dufferin OPP and local Probation/ Parole services may team up for a Special Olympics Torch Run on May 16, Orangeville Staff Sgt. Lindsay White said Wednesday. More...

Columns

Now that April’s here

OBITER DICTA

The above words were made famous by Robert Browning in a poem and by Morley Callaghan in a short story. More...

Where are the real spending cuts?

National Affairs

I t’s an old trick. All governments do it, and both the mainstream media and opposition parties buy into it. So, hey, why not scam the general public? More...

Changes in the mining industry

From the Global Classroom

Going bach to childhood days I remember my parents talking about future efforts in mining operations in old landfill sites. More...

Sports

Friday night fights pack a wallop

Eleven amateur bouts fill the card

Twenty-two fighters representing seven boxing clubs from across Ontario climbed through the ropes at the Friday Night Fights event held at Big Tyme Fitness in Orangeville on March 30. More...

Tournament benefits Pastoral Charge

Last place team gets the trophy

There are not many hockey tournaments were the the team that hoists the trophy is the one that finished last. The top spot in the fourth annual Wholly Hockey Tournament comes with bragging rights only, with the last place team getting the hardware. More...

Hall of Fame deadline extended

Nominations will be received up until April 15

The Orangeville Rotary Club’s Sports Hall of Fame has extended the deadline for nominations for 2012. The Sports Hall of Fame was established in 2005 to recognize athletes from the community that have excelled in their chosen sport. More...