October 2017 Archive

Parsons’ Florist celebrates 100th year in Orangeville

By Jasen Obermeyer Parsons’ Florist has celebrated their 100th anniversary of operation in Orangeville, the event seeing local dignitaries, residents, and members of the family-owned ...

Plans afoot for second annual Guy Fawkes Bonfire Night

By Mike Pickford After turning her dream into a reality last year, Sharon Edmonds is looking forward to bringing some British history back to Dufferin ...

Orangeville hosts annual economic outlook breakfast

By Jasen Obermeyer The Town of Orangeville, teaming up with TD Bank Group, hosted its annual economic outlook breakfast, adding a new feature where local ...

Adamo Winery blossoming under Shauna White’s tutelage

By Constance Scrafield Adamo wine is being beautifully crafted by history and the future. Mario Adamo, co-founder of the Hockley Valley Resort, was born in ...

Integrity commissioner to review ‘bullying’ complaint against member of Council

Orangeville’s integrity commissioner Guy Giorno has confirmed he is investigating allegations that a member of Council has interfered with or unduly influenced municipal staff in ...

Horseback riders lose bid for access to DCF Main Tract

By Mike Pickford What appears to be a longstanding, bitter feud between two different user groups of the Dufferin County Forest reared its head last ...

Town Council nixes allowing daycares in townhouses, semis

By Mike Pickford A majority of Orangeville Council has decided not to “keep up with the times” on Monday (Oct. 16), voting against legalizing daycares ...

County’s 2018 budget to keep tax hike under 2 percent

By Mike Pickford Dufferin Treasurer Alan Selby gave County Council an early insight into its 2018 budget last Thursday (Oct. 12), with initial estimates calling ...

Drinking Habits back at CTHP

By Constance Scrafield With the roaring success last year of the first Drinking  Habits, the tale of a couple of the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing ...

Tennis Club hosts year end tournament

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Tennis Club has enjoyed a good season this year on their courts at Rotary Park in Orangeville. The Club hosts ...

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