May 2020 Archive
Hospital foundation continues fundraising efforts in face of COVID-19
By Alyssa Parkhill With the global COVID-19 pandemic continuing, Headwaters Health Care Foundation understands the struggles and difficulties our community is going through mentally, emotionally ...
Home, Garden Show cancellation leaves hole in Lions Club budget
By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Lions Club may have to delay some of their projects due to decreased fundraising activity during the current COVID-19 crisis, ...
Lord Dufferin IODE pushing on with 25th annual geranium fundraiser
By Mike Baker The Lord Dufferin IODE isn’t letting COVID-19 get in the way of their annual geranium flower sale. Celebrating a 25th milestone year ...
Kim Kool talks encaustic painting, helping people discover the arts
By Constance Scrafield “The studio’s still there, at the Alton Mill [Arts Centre],” said Kim Kool. “But, we’re closed until we can open safely.” She ...
Broadway to house town’s new transit transfer terminal
By Mike Baker Orangeville’s fabled transit transfer terminal project has finally been given the green light. First proposed by the town’s previous council more than ...
Popular Island Lake Bass Derby in doubt as COVID-19 crisis continues
By Brian Lockhart The annual Bass Fishing Derby at Island Lake Conservation Area has long been popular venue for fishing enthusiasts across southern Ontario. Anglers ...
Rotary Ribfest cancellation will have trickle-down effect on local charities
By Brian Lockhart “It was very painful for us to cancel Ribfest, but it was the responsible thing to do,” said Rotary Club of Orangeville ...
‘The job is extraordinary’ says local Theatre’s stage manager
By Constance Scrafield “This is my 13th year with Theatre Orangeville,” said Paula Stewart, who is usually the Stage Manager (SM) for productions at Theatre ...
Virtual DJ performance to raise funds for hospital, food bank
By Brian Lockhart With so many people staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic, a local group is stepping up to help alleviate the boredom by ...
Orangeville to fine residents who disobey social distancing protocols
By Mike Baker Local residents now run the risk of receiving a hefty fine if they are caught violating a variety of social distancing protocols ...
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