Area resident takes up bee-keeping to help environment

July 13, 2017 · 0 Comments

KEVIN CATANIA WITH ONE of his two bee hives in his backyard. Raising over 3000 honeybees, he is looking to help increase the insects’ population, have a better environment, learn a bit about their importance to the environment, and get some fresh honey.

By Jasen Obermeyer Kevin Catania is raising honey bees to not only satisfy his sweet tooth, but to increase the insects’ population and ensure a ...

Orangeville Food Bank preparing for a tough summer

By Jasen Obermeyer For most, the summer season is a time to have fun, enjoy the weather, and relax. For the Orangeville Food Bank, though, ...

Local SPCA seeking public help to care for puppies

By Mike Pickford The Ontario SPCA’s Orangeville & District Animal Centre is appealing to the public for financial assistance after 16 puppies came into its ...

THE CASE OF OMAR KHADR is an immensely polarizing one among Canadians. Detained by U.S. authorities as a 15-year-old following his alleged involvement in a 2002 firefight in Afghanistan, Mr. Khadr spent ten years imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay before he was transferred into Canadian custody in 2012.. Now a free man, Mr. Khadr was last week awarded a $10,5 million settlement by the Canadian government, as well as offered an official apology after it was determined his human rights, protected under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, were violated during his lengthy stint at the notorious Cuban-based prison.

Local MP David Tilson condemns Liberals over $10.5m Khadr payout

By Mike Pickford Dufferin-Caledon MP David Tilson has this week followed his party’s lead in condemning Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal government over ...

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Wellington Dufferin Guelph announced last week that it was “exploring” options for a potential build in Dufferin County. The project is designed to provide affordable homes for low income families, people with disabilities and senior citizens.

Habitat for Humanity to build affordable homes in Dufferin County

By Mike Pickford With the local housing market seemingly refusing to slow down, Habitat for Humanity Wellington Dufferin Guelph (WDG) is looking into the possibility ...

Town police investigate mischief at Rotary Park in Orangeville

By Mike Pickford Orangeville Police are investigating several acts of mischief to Rotary Park believed to have occurred late Sunday night or early Monday morning. ...

BUILDERS BROKE GROUND at Orangeville Chrysler this week as a part of the facility’s new renovation and rebuild. On hand for the photo, from left to right: Taylor Horne (Robert Preston Construction), Danny Brackett (President, Orangeville Chrysler), Robert Preston (Owner, Robert Preston Construction), David Murphy (Business Relations Manager, Orangeville Chrysler), Mike Ditchburn (General Sales Manager, Orangeville Chrysler), Chris Acchione (Allto Construction), Kenny Ishii (Parts Manager, Orangeville Chrysler), Randy Ellsworth (Service Manager, Orangeville Chrysler). For the full story, see Page A6.

Ground broken for expansion of Orangeville Chrysler

By Mike Pickford Builders broke ground on a brand new renovation and rebuild project at Orangeville Chrysler this week, one that will make the dealership ...