June 2020 Archive
Putin’s plea
By Gwynne Dyer Donald Trump writes in tweets, with more exclamation marks than a 13-year-old girl’s diary. Nobody knows for sure whether his very limited ...
Santa Claus parade likely a no-go this year as Kin Club pulls out
By Brian Lockhart No one can cancel Christmas, but the annual Orangeville Santa Claus parade which precedes the holiday most likely won’t be taking place ...
Public meeting set as Council considers new pet shop bylaw
By Mike Baker Orangeville Council has taken its first steps towards outlawing the sale of animals “for substantial profit” at local pet stores. It’s been ...
Harvey Kolodny talks about the ‘future of the arts’
By Constance Scrafield Harvey Kolodny, a professor emeritus at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, has been involved with the Headwaters and Dufferin ...
Town to celebrate Canada Day virtually
By Mike Baker Orangeville will be celebrating Canada Day a little differently this year, with local officials imploring area residents to help “paint the town ...
Orangeville choristers taking part in virtual singing of O Canada
By Paula Brown Orangeville Show Chorus members are taking part in a virtual singing of O Canada as part of a new project put together ...
Upper Grand school board offering new summer programs for students
By Paula Brown The Upper Grand District School Board announced it will be offering summer support programs for students and families with mental health needs ...
Town to reopen local splash pads, considering upgrades to Alder pool
By Mike Baker The Town of Orangeville is opening its splash pads at Fendley Park and Everykids Park this Friday (June 24), although municipal officials ...
Alleged homophobic remarks land Amaranth Mayor Bob Currie in hot water
By Paula Brown A petition has been launched calling for the resignation of Amaranth Mayor Bob Currie following comments he made during a recent council ...
Ex-councillor suggests redeveloping downtown core, creating town plaza
By Mike Baker An innovative idea to revitalize parts of downtown Orangeville was unofficially endorsed by some members of Town Council on Monday (June 22). ...
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