April 2019 Archive

Candidates spend a total of $69,000 during municipal election campaigns

By Alex McKinnon Financial statements released by Town Clerk Susan Greatrix show that candidates for office in Orangeville spent over $69,000 in last October’s municipal ...

No to increased class size

I have written before with questions, concerns, and accolades.  i voted for you for change.  i voted for accountability, fiscal accountability, reducing the horrific ontario ...

At last, a response!

At last, someone has debated my opinions!  Be assured that I won’t be suing anyone in the foreseeable future; debate is what brings us all ...

Another new tax

By Brian Lockhart Yes, another tax. This time it’s the carbon tax which raised the price of a litre of gas five cents and will ...

What’s with the license plates?

By Laura Campbell In an economy like ours (dearth of jobs, debt through the roof) it’s beyond sinister when governments successfully sell austerity measures as ...

The Assange extradition

By Gwynne Dyer Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, is an unattractive character and also has very poor judgment. He should have gone to Sweden ...

Carbon tax pressure is on

There seems to be a stand-out issue leading up to every federal election.  The Liberals focused on ‘Real Change emphasizing electoral reform and legalized recreational ...

Regional high schools meet for District 4 badminton championship

By Brian Lockhart Teams from six high schools competed in day long tournaments for the District 4 badminton championships. The juniors played out their tournament ...

Tigers Novice A team win gold at provincials

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Tigers Novice A team won gold at the OWHA provincials held in Etobicoke on April 5-7. The Tigers had a ...

Junior C hockey heads into provincial Schmalz Cup

By Brian Lockhart There are only two teams left in the Provincial Junior Hockey League. After eights months of regular season, League and Conference playoffs, ...

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