August 2022 Archive

We’re number one!

By Brian Lockhart The list of the world’s happiest countries has finally been announced for 2022. Of course we’ve all been waiting for this prestigious ...

James Lovelock: Darwin’s Heir

By Gwynne Dyer Jim Lovelock was a late bloomer. His first book, ‘Gaia: a New Look at Life on Earth’, was published in 1979, when ...

When hydro went out

Growing up in the country in our youth, our hydro was generally very reliable. When it did go out, it was usually for a good ...

More meals together

By Constance Scrafield Said Joshna Maharaj in an interview for this week’s Arts and Entertainment page: “The single most important thing you can do for ...

Local man charged with meth possession and assault after two interactions with Dufferin OPP

Police have charged a person with drug possession and assault, following two incidents at a local business. Dufferin OPP responded to a call for service ...

Orangeville incumbent seeking re-election to council

By Sam Odrowski Orangeville councillor Debbie Sherwood is looking to hold on to her position in the upcoming municipal election. She said lots has been ...

Equal opportunity, lower taxes in focus for local physiotherapist’s bid for council

Local physiotherapist running for Orangeville councilBy Sam Odrowski By Sam Odrowski Local physiotherapist and long-time resident of Orangeville, Peggy Bond, is running for council in ...

Orangeville Food Bank marks 30 years in the community with commemorative event

By Sam Odrowski The Orangeville Food Bank recently commemorated its 30–year anniversary with dignitaries, donors and volunteers, both past and present.  A small gathering was ...

Nine new businesses open, mostly along Broadway

By Sam Odrowski Orangeville welcomed nine new storefront businesses and five home based ones in the second quarter of this year. A report came forward ...

Tender awarded to correct Mono road wash-out

By JAMES MATTHEWS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Culvert repairs on a well-used Mono thoroughfare will be completed this fall. Culverts on 3rd Line EHS in Mono ...

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