May 2020 Archive

Local Horticultural Society celebrates its 50th anniversary

By Brian Lockhart They are dedicated to beautifying the town and the results of their passion and dedication can be seen at 10 different gardens ...

Orangeville senior ‘paints to inspire’ during trying times

By Brian Lockhart The painting depicts a child looking toward the sun with his back to the viewer, a teddy bear in his arms. A ...

Orangeville RAM Rodeo pushed back to last weekend in September

By Brian Lockhart The popular RAM Rodeo that takes over the Orangeville Agricultural Centre every June will still go ahead, but it has been postponed ...

Local musician produces new song to bring people together

By Alyssa Parkhill Artists all over the world have taken this time during the global COVID-19 pandemic to create new music in the hopes of, ...

Tight planting kills weeds ‘nature’s way’ says Hockley landscaper

By Constance Scrafield Gardening, sensibly and for best results, begins with feeding the soil and never with chemicals -at all.  “Spend 75 percent of your ...

Town reopens Community Garden with enhanced social distancing guidelines

By Mike Baker Orangeville’s Community Garden has opened up for a new season.  The space, located on Centre Street, is a popular spot for many ...

The day that oil became worthless

By Laura Campbell At the time of writing this, I am celebrating Earth Day with my children. We intend to do some roadside cleanup, plant ...

One good turn deserves another as community rallies behind OFB

By Marni Walsh The Executive Director of Orangeville Food Bank (OFB) says community support during the COVID-19 pandemic has been overwhelming.  “This community has always ...

Dr. David Scott, who helped pioneer Headwaters Health Care Centre, passes away at the age of 88

By Mike Baker Staff at Headwaters Health Care Centre are mourning the loss of the man who, quite literally, helped to put the local hospital ...

Childcare services available for frontline workers, 3 facilities in D-C reopened

By Mike Baker The provincial government has taken action to ensure essential workers out on the frontline during the COVID-19 crisis are afforded the access ...

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