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Local agencies to benefit from overhaul of Ontario’s health care bureaucracy
By Mike Baker Eight months on from the Ford government’s announcement of plans to overhaul Ontario’s health care system, service providers in Dufferin-Caledon feel our community is “well placed” to become one of the provincial leaders in the new movement. ...
DCAFS now at ‘crisis point’ due to lack of foster parents
By Brian Lockhart Not everyone has a stable home life. When trauma or a family disruption occurs, it is sometimes necessary to temporarily take a ...
Efforts underway to reduce poverty in Dufferin County
By James Matthews Service agencies and stakeholder groups have come together to work toward alleviating poverty in Dufferin County. Anna McGregor, the county’s director of ...
OPS trending to come in under budget in 2019 says Chief Kalinski
By Mike Baker Police Chief Wayne Kalinski has this week sought to set the record straight following claims that the Orangeville Police Service (OPS) would ...
Community News
Local group is determined to eliminate invasive plant
By Brian Lockhart You’ve most likely seen the feathery tops that adorn these tall reed-like plants that are sprouting up all around the county. They’re ...
Debra Jones launching The Successful Healer at Museum of Dufferin
By Constance Scrafield “This is a reference book about the life of an entrepreneur,” said Debra Jones. “I want people to go to The Successful ...
Andrea Barbuto grows a Wild Culture through her local business
By Constance Scrafield “These are wild cultures of bacteria that are creating the fermenting process,” said Certified Nutritional Practitioner Andrea Barbuto. “I like to think ...
Questions posed to candidates ahead of election
Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted for publication by members of the Orangeville Climate Action group. We are Orangeville Climate Action , a group ...
Theatre Orangeville to be accessible to any and all
By Constance Scrafield With the first play, Come Down from Up River, of the 2019/20 season at Theatre Orangeville’s opening tonight (October 17), the issue ...
Dufferin County Council eying possible regional transit service
By James Matthews Public transit could be the ribbon that better ties Dufferin County municipalities. And with that in mind, Shelburne Deputy Mayor Steve Anderson ...
HCIA recognizes coordinators and volunteers at AGM
By Marni Walsh Headwaters Communities in Action (HCIA) held its Annual General Meeting at the Lord Dufferin Centre in Orangeville on October 8th. The theme ...
Fauré Requiem to be featured in 2019 Remembrance Concert
By Constance Scrafield In keeping with their annual tradition, the Amaranth Chamber Choir, under the director of John Wervers, are performing their In Remembrance concert ...
Orangeville area job fair features local employment opportunities
The Town of Orangeville is inviting job seekers and commuters to explore local employment opportunities at the Orange-ville and Area Job Fair next Tuesday, October ...
NDACT urges mindful voting ahead of Oct. 21 election
By Marni Walsh Next Monday, Oct. 21, Canadian citizens have the opportunity to voice their concerns by voting in the federal election. It is a ...
Sports
Minor Northmen honour players at annual awards night
Orangeville Northmen Minor Lacrosse honoured players and coaches during their annual awards night held at Tony Rose arena on Tuesday, October 8. Players were recognized ...
ODSS girls improve record to 6-2 with win over BMAC
By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School Bears senior girls basketball team improved their record to 6 – 2 with a win over the ...
