February 2023 Archive

How to avoid a war with China

By Gwynne Dyer “I hope I am wrong. My gut tells me we will fight [with China] in 2025,” declared US Air Force General Mike ...

Open Letter to MPP Sylvia Jones re: Greenbelt changes

Madam:I think stability – especially in respect of lands – is vital.  Otherwise, how can I know what I can do with my farm and ...

The battle for the birdfeeder

By Keith Schell My late Father was raised on a farm. And because of his childhood experiences on the farm, he grew up with a ...

Ask The Money Lady: First Home Savings Account

Dear Money Lady Readers:  Have you heard about the tax free First Home Savings Account, FHSA? Many first-time home buyers have cooled off and ceased ...

Neighbours taking care of neighbours’ for annual Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser

Orangeville Food Bank halfway to raising $100,000 By JAMES MATTHEWS The Coldest Night of the Year in Orangeville will warm the tummies of food-insecure residents ...

Faux Snow

By Constance Scrafield The snow is in the way, only to be a nuisance until it melts. Let’s go diving… Once upon a time, in ...

Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin enhances support for employers

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Local employers trying to find their next employee, get information on the labour market or need help applying ...

Ontario SPCA Orangeville & District Animal Centre raising funds through Cupcake Day

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Ontario SPCA Orangeville & District Animal Centre is encouraging the community to “bake” a difference for animals ...

Hospice Dufferin partnering with businesses for Hot Chocolate Festival

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In the middle of winter, is there any better way to beat the cold of the season than ...

High speed internet expands in Dufferin County

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter More communities in Dufferin County will soon be connected to faster and more reliable high-speed internet. The provincial ...

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