November 2024 Archive
Donations to local charities encouraged for Giving Tuesday
By Paula Brown The Dufferin Community Foundation (DCF) is urging residents to “give where you live” as local charities prepare for their busiest fundraising efforts ...
Bill 173 – Declaring Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic
Is Intimate Partner Violence, formerly referred to as Domestic Violence/Domestic Abuse, an epidemic? Or not? And what is classified as an epidemic? Bill 173 is a Bill ...
Once they’ve seen Paris
By Brian Lockhart “How ya Gonna Keep ‘em Down on the Farm, After They’ve Seen Paree?” That’s an old song from the First World War. ...
Where is my mind?
By Anthony Carnovale I have a confession to make: I’m confused. Like, really. I mean, I don’t know. Maybe I’m just tired. Actually, it’s more ...
Haiti again
By Gwynne Dyer It’s a sure sign that things are not going well in a country when foreign airlines get shot at on their way ...
Bryan’s Fuel celebrates 100th anniversary
Orangeville-based business marks 100 years in the community By Brian Lockhart Being in business for 20 years is quite an accomplishment. Staying in business for ...
Dufferin OPP tracks down Santa Claus for community event
Old Saint Nick to make appearance at Dufferin Detachment By Sam Odrowski Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police Officers have located Santa Claus and are bringing him ...
Gathering held for heritage designation of Hockley Historic Community Hall and Church
By Joshua Drakes Honouring the spirit and determination of the area’s first pioneers, the Hockley Historic Community Hall and Church have been officially recognized as ...
Family Transition Place continues efforts to end violence against women
By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Family Transition Place (FTP) is raising awareness of the continued existence of gender-based violence within the community, as ...
Orangeville boxer Josh Wagner prepares for biggest fight of his career
A win places Wagner among world’s top boxers By Brian Lockhart Local boxer Josh Wagner is in France getting ready for the biggest fight of ...
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