November 2023 Archive

Dufferin artist shares passion for repurposing magazines into baskets

By Constance Scrafield Fabienne Good does basket weaving from repurposed glossy magazines. Picture that. “I went to Switzerland to do my Masters in Art and ...

Bethell Hospice joins Hospice Palliative Care Ontario to advocate for funding

By Zachary Roman Bethell Hospice staff and board members recently took part in a day of advocacy to the Provincial Government.  On November 27, Hospice ...

Orangeville woman advances in Toastmasters competition

By Zachary Roman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An Orangeville woman is being recognized for her public speaking skills.  Emma Howlett, a transportation engineer for the ...

Sending a letter to Santa? Make sure you meet the deadline

By Brian Lockhart If your child plans to send a letter to Santa this year with hopes of receiving a reply, make sure they drop ...

Dufferin County eyes 4% tax levy increase following cuts

By Paula Brown  Dufferin County councillors are back at the table, crunching numbers as they begin deliberations over the 2024 budget.  Dufferin County Council met ...

Small business owners are being strangled by red tape

By Frank Stronach Over the past month, small business owners have shared with me some of their personal stories and their frustrations. Far too many ...

To gift, or not to gift

By Martina Rowley Christmas season is here, whether we like it or not. Some of us feel good about seeing decorations and promotions start over ...

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 

As some may be aware, I have written about Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence before, and I have made and donated a wall quilt to Family ...

This is the new world

By Brian Lockhart Several years ago, I was acquainted with a woman I had worked with in an office setting for several years. We were ...

Fewer second chances

By Constance Scrafield A friend of mine died by MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) this past Monday. She checked into a hospital on her own ...

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