November 2024 Archive

‘Weapon-related incident’ puts Caledon high school in lockdown

A weapon-related incident involving two teenagers placed a Caledon high school in a lockdown on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Robert F. Hall was placed into lockdown ...

Toys for Tots returns to Orangeville Walmart this weekend

By Sam Odrowski Toys for Tots will be back at the Orangeville Walmart (95 First St.) from Friday, Nov. 22 to Sunday, Nov. 24. The ...

Ontario SPCA Orangeville & District Animal Centre to receive Smile Cookie funds

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Ontario SPCA Orangeville and District Animal Centre is using the gift of a smile to help in ...

Utility rate increases are difficult but needed says councillor

By JAMES MATTHEWS Rate increases recommended in a study of Orangeville’s water and wastewater are going to hit some residents hard. That’s a fear expressed ...

ODSS senior girls play close final game in District 10 championship

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School Scarlett Bears senior girls basketball team went to the District 10 championship held at the University of ...

New pharmacy opens on Broadway in Orangeville

By Brian Lockhart A new pharmacy has opened in Orangeville with more services coming in the next few months. Quick Fill Compounding pharmacy opened along ...

Mono, OAS look to improve communication about noise

By JAMES MATTHEWS The Orangeville Agricultural Society believes Mono should not enact an outright ban on noise in the municipality. While that’s a possibility with ...

Monthly Message: Dufferin Board of Trade sheds light on carbon tax burden

By Doug Harkness I submitted my last “official” column to these hallowed pages on June 2, 2016. My task then was to write an opinion piece ...

ODSS girls’ hockey team has strong start to the season

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School Scarlett Bears girl’s hockey team has had a strong start to the 2024 District 10 season. The ...

Council looks at lowering costs for new Orangeville Fire Hall as initial estimate nearly quadruples

Projected cost rises from $8.5 million to $31.6 million By JAMES MATTHEWS At least one resident feels construction of Orangeville’s new fire hall should be ...

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