July 2017 Archive

THE CASE OF OMAR KHADR is an immensely polarizing one among Canadians. Detained by U.S. authorities as a 15-year-old following his alleged involvement in a 2002 firefight in Afghanistan, Mr. Khadr spent ten years imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay before he was transferred into Canadian custody in 2012.. Now a free man, Mr. Khadr was last week awarded a $10,5 million settlement by the Canadian government, as well as offered an official apology after it was determined his human rights, protected under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, were violated during his lengthy stint at the notorious Cuban-based prison.

Local MP David Tilson condemns Liberals over $10.5m Khadr payout

By Mike Pickford Dufferin-Caledon MP David Tilson has this week followed his party’s lead in condemning Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal government over ...

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Wellington Dufferin Guelph announced last week that it was “exploring” options for a potential build in Dufferin County. The project is designed to provide affordable homes for low income families, people with disabilities and senior citizens.

Habitat for Humanity to build affordable homes in Dufferin County

By Mike Pickford With the local housing market seemingly refusing to slow down, Habitat for Humanity Wellington Dufferin Guelph (WDG) is looking into the possibility ...

Town police investigate mischief at Rotary Park in Orangeville

By Mike Pickford Orangeville Police are investigating several acts of mischief to Rotary Park believed to have occurred late Sunday night or early Monday morning. ...

BUILDERS BROKE GROUND at Orangeville Chrysler this week as a part of the facility’s new renovation and rebuild. On hand for the photo, from left to right: Taylor Horne (Robert Preston Construction), Danny Brackett (President, Orangeville Chrysler), Robert Preston (Owner, Robert Preston Construction), David Murphy (Business Relations Manager, Orangeville Chrysler), Mike Ditchburn (General Sales Manager, Orangeville Chrysler), Chris Acchione (Allto Construction), Kenny Ishii (Parts Manager, Orangeville Chrysler), Randy Ellsworth (Service Manager, Orangeville Chrysler). For the full story, see Page A6.

Ground broken for expansion of Orangeville Chrysler

By Mike Pickford Builders broke ground on a brand new renovation and rebuild project at Orangeville Chrysler this week, one that will make the dealership ...

Outlaws JVs snap streak with a win over Niagara

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Outlaws recorded their first win of the season on Sunday (July 2) when the hosted the Niagara Spears. They were ...

Giants hit large but to all the wrong places

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Giants were getting a lot of wood on the ball during Friday (June 30) night’s game against the Bolton Brewers ...

Jr. B Northmen advance to the next round

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior B Northmen have advanced to the next round of the Western Conference playoffs on the road to the Ontario ...

NDBL All-Star game this Saturday

The North Dufferin Baseball League will bring the best together this Saturday, July 8, for their annual All-Star game. The game will take place at ...

Orangeville’s next ‘burning’ issue

By Todd Taylor I find myself wondering why many in our fine town are still contemplating the future of policing. Council did what we elected ...

An appropriate role for our PM?

WE WONDER HOW MANY Americans happened to tune in on the Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill, and whether they came away envious of their ...

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