August 2016 Archive

Mystery & Mayhem in Mulmur coming to Museum August 21

If you had the opportunity to put a politician in jail, would you take it? For those who have dreamed about jailing a corrupt politician ...

Federal grants aim to make Dufferin employers competitive

Local businesses in Dufferin County qualify for grant money worth $260,000 from the federal government to invest in the growth of their companies.  Under the ...

Countdown started to mark Canada’s 150th birthday

Last Thursday, the federal government began a 150-day countdown to celebrate the 150th anniversary next year of Canadian confederation. On behalf of Canadian Heritage Minister ...

Hogeys Sports Bar pursues legal action against Town

In a move that shocked many local residents, on March 10 the Town of Orangeville locked employees and owners out of Hogeys Sports Bar without ...

Low water levels close section of Island Lake for motorized boats

Written By: Jasen Obermeyer This summer is one for the books, with humid temperatures and dry conditions. However, for Island Lake Conservation Area, the low ...

Tories wonder how long projected balanced provincial budget will last

The provincial government is maintaining it can have its budget balanced next year, but members of the Progressive Conservative Opposition are wondering what comes next. ...

Two Ornge aircraft struck by lasers this past weekend

Despite frequent warnings of the dangers of pointing lasers at aircraft vehicles, some people continue to do so, unconcerned about the effects and dangers it ...

An exit to self-determination

The United Kingdom has decided to leave the European Union. British Prime Minister David Cameron resigns and is quickly replaced by Theresa May. Nigel Farage, ...

An identity that should be disclosed

UNDER CANADA’S YOUTH Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), the identity of any young person under the age of 18 cannot be disclosed, unless the youth is ...

Invites reader to re-issue letter

This is in regards to your editorial of July 21 “Please! No ‘Trumpism’ here” In your article you reference that sadly you were in receipt ...

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