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Upcoming minimum wage increase a political decision, says MPP Jones

June 16, 2017   ·   0 Comments

By Mike Pickford As the dust begins to settle following the provincial government’s bold announcement that Ontario’s minimum wage will be bumped up to $15 ...

Opioid “epidemic” running rife in Orangeville

By Mike Pickford The Orangeville Police Service (OPS) paired up with several community partners to present a special public information session on opioid drug overdoses ...

Dufferin Relay For Life raises $51,000 to assist cancer research

By Mike Pickford The playing field behind Orangeville District Secondary School (ODSS) was transformed into a giant beacon of hope and inspiration last Friday as ...

Former NHL ref discusses career in Hillsburgh, June 3

By Jasen Obermeyer Former NHL referee Bruce Hood spoke at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Hillsburgh over the weekend, discussing his fascinating life and career. ...

The power of personality

By Tabitha Wells A few years ago, a close friend of mine sent me a link to fill out a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). These ...

The forgotten corridor

EVEN BEFORE CONFEDERATION, the Toronto Board of Trade was plumping for creation of a new transportation corridor linking the city with the prosperous farmlands of ...

Today’s youth and technology

By Jasen Obermeyer Today’s generation of kids are quite different from the ones before them (our parents and those my age). One big reason is ...

How big is the subsidy?

AS WE SEE IT, there’s no doubt that the Town of Orangeville will eventually save about $4.5 million annually under terms of a contract proposed ...

Orangeville Music Theatre doubles up once again, with two shows this month

By Constance Scrafield Once again, Orangeville Music Theatre (OMT) is putting out a double hitter this month by producing two shows: Aladdin Jr with the ...

22nd Headwaters House Tour to raise funds for local hospital

By Jasen Obermeyer Looking to enjoy a day of viewing beautiful homes, unseen gems, while helping those in need? Then the 22nd annual Headwaters House ...

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