November 2017 Archive
Orangeville teen among 100 students to visit Parliament Hill
By Mike Pickford Sixteen-year-old Orangeville resident Cameron Shimes had an opportunity to take a peek behind the proverbial curtain last week, taking in a trip ...
The Last Christmas Turkey: ‘Humour and Heart’
By Constance Scrafield The Last Christmas Turkey by Dan Needles is “about an owl,” says Debbie Collins, who plays the role of Spartacus in the ...
Legion members visit schools as guardians of Remembrance
By Brian Lockhart For younger people, Remembrance Day may not hold the inherent special significance that veterans and their families respect each November. After all, ...
Athlete inspires younger students to strive for greatness
By Brian Lockhart It is perseverance and believing in what you can do that makes your dreams and ambitions come true, local athlete Sarah Gillies ...
‘Paint for a Purpose’ CLD fundraiser for accessible van
By Constance Scrafield You may be surprised to learn that there is no government funding on any level for the transportation needs of Community Living ...
Moonlight Magic, Tractor Parade coming to Town on Friday night
By Avery Park Now that we’ve had some snow, you can definitely tell the holiday season is coming up, and Moonlight Magic is an excellent ...
Headwaters Health Care Centre seeks additional provincial funding
By Jasen Obermeyer Headwaters Health Care Centre CEO Stacey Daub was at Dufferin County Council last Thursday (Nov. 9) discussing the hospital’s need for more ...
Local teachers receive Governor General Award for Excellence
By Mike Pickford Two Montgomery Village Public School (MVPS) teachers have been recognized at the national level for their work in bringing the revolutionary ‘GrandPals’ ...
County Council approves 1.9 percent tax increase for 2018
By Jasen Obermeyer Dufferin County Council has approved its 2018 budget which involves a 1.9 percent increase in the county’s portion of property tax bills. ...
Province’s small business tax cut “not enough” says DBOT
By Jasen Obermeyer The Ontario government’s announcement this week that small business will get a one percentage point tax cut and incentives to hire and ...
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