August 2023 Archive
County lobbies provincial ministers for help in addressing housing and environmental issues
By Paula Brown The County of Dufferin is lobbying for the provincial government to help address housing and environmental priorities in the County. Members of ...
Orangeville council’s concerns brought to provincial ministries
By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Mayor Lisa Post said Orangeville was well represented at the recent Association of Municipalities of Ontario annual conference. ...
Orangeville’s fare-free transit doubles ridership through spring despite mechanical issues with buses
By Sam Odrowski The number of people utilizing Orangeville’s transit system has roughly doubled since fare-free rides were instated at the start of the year. ...
Labour Day long weekend to impact Dufferin County services
Labour Day is around the corner, and the County of Dufferin’s services will be impacted. Dufferin County’s administrative offices will be closed on Labour Day, ...
Campfire Poets to kick-off week of activities at the International Plowing Match
By Paula Brown Orangeville-based cover band Campfire Poets will kick off the week-long festivities for the International Plowing Match (IPM) & Rural Expo with a ...
Inaugural Emma’s Way Walk, advocating for autism, held in Lions Park
By Sam Odrowski The Inaugural Emma’s Way Walk came to Orangeville on Saturday (Aug. 19), raising acceptance and awareness for the autistic community locally. The ...
For the right people
By Anthony Carnovale As a rule, I try not to hate too many people. Now, I know that ‘hate’ is a strong word, but sometimes, ...
A burst of joy
By Brian Lockhart There is a well-known Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph titled ‘Burst of Joy’ that shows a family running to meet their husband and father ...
Ruling party syndrome
By Gwynne Dyer “No-one will stop us from ruling this country. You will be lost if you don’t vote for ZANU-PF,” said President Emmerson Mnangagwa ...
Losing our Minds
By Constance Scrafield Is it really just about money? Well, it’s not about the right way to do things or not knowing the alternatives. It’s ...
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