April 2019 Archive

A driving myth

By Brian Lockhart I’ve decided that from now on, every time I take my vehicle out for a ride I’m going to wear some solidly ...

Baby, it’s hot outside!

By Constance Scrafield Forget Stephen King. You want to see a horror story? Turn down the lights, maybe put some creepy music on and – ...

Algeria – hope and fear

By Gwynne Dyer One of the most popular slogans in the street protests in Algeria has been ‘Neither beard, nor kamis, nor police’. That needs ...

Local mothers left in limbo by government’s autism policy

By Mike Baker While the provincial government has spent much of the past two months making decisions, changing their minds and, ultimately, admitted they made ...

Blues and Jazz Festival announces programming plans for 2019

By Constance Scrafield Set this year for the weekend of May 31-June 2, the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival has, once again, been recognized as ...

Hospice Dufferin’s premiere fundraiser coming up May 5

By Mike Baker It’s a busy time of the year for the region’s primary palliative care provider, with Hospice Dufferin putting the finishing touches to ...

St. James Vintage Lighting opens up in Hockley Village

By Constance Scrafield A beautiful thing has happened to the historic St. James Church in Hockley Village. It has become a vintage lighting shop.  That ...

Hockley Valley Resort sold by Adamo family to Toronto-based tourism group

By Brian Lockhart The Hockley Valley Resort, one of Ontario’s most notable ski, golf, and event destinations, has been sold. The Adamo family, who have ...

Michael McCreary, Roland Kirouac unveil memoirs at Opera House

By Constance Scrafield When the travellers come home, their success stories in their pockets, it is a great thing to sit and listen to them. ...

Teep’s Tire opens up new location on north side of Orangeville

By Brian Lockhart One of Orangeville’s newest businesses has set up shop on Robb Blvd. Teep’s Tire held a grand opening on Monday, April 1, ...

« Previous Page — Next Page »