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Performing Home Inspections in
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Phone: (519) 888-0852
Providing people with knowledge of a safe, dry, warm and GREEN home.
Performing Home Inspections in
Kitchener,Waterloo,Guelph, Cambridge, Milton,
Mississauga, Brampton, Woodstock and nearby
Phone: (519) 888-0852
The Orangeville CitizenMeth clinic owner moves to allay public concerns
By DAN PELTON
Staff Reporter
The prospect of a combination pharmacy and methadone treatment clinic opening in the Brenda Plaza at Broadway and Diane Drive as early as next week is causing concern among some local residents. Manveer Dhillon, owner of the Pharmasave outlet, says he understands the apprehension, but wants to assure people that its presence will not have any negative effect on the neighbourhood. Hill pleased at response from ARA review committee
By WES KELLER
Freelance Reporter
Melancthon Mayor Bill Hill says he got a positive response to his concise, 1,500-word presentation on the Aggregate Resources Act review in Toronto Monday. “The committee, I believe, liked the fact our comments were direct and specific for the most part while others were more general. Only time will tell,” he said in an emailed response to a bid for his reaction. Toys get “boo-boos” checked
Town reconsiders, clears way for demolition of former farmhouse
By DAN PELTON
Staff Reporter
Orangeville Council has reversed its decision to deny a permit to a developer to demolish a 140-year-old B-Line house as part of a planned subdivision. After an in-camera portion of its meeting Monday, Council also decided to abandon plans to seek a heritage designation for the property, which has come to be known as the Robinson House. Island Lake subdivision concerns aired at Mono Council
By DAN PELTON
Staff Reporter
[img_assist|nid=57972|title=|desc= TENDER CARE FOR TOYS: Dr. Grace Wang was on the job Saturday at Headwaters Health Care Centre’s annual fundraising Teddy Bear Clinic. Children brought in their favourite stuffed toys for check-ups and treatment from hospital staff. Dr. Wang is shown here administering to an “owie” suffered by the pet of Rachel and Megan. Ruegg’s presidency confirmed
By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter
Following a full year as the interim CEO/president of Headwaters Health Care Centre, Liz Ruegg has been confirmed as the fourth “permanent” appointment to the top post in the history of the young corporation. Her appointment was confirmed by the board of directors at its April 26 meeting. Family Transition Place closes temporarily due to floodingFamily Transition Place is temporary closed for cleanup and restorations following flood damage caused by heavy rain last night. Emergency shelter established for residents displaced by flooding
BY SHEILA DUNCAN Town Communication Officer
UPDATE: As of about 1 p.m. Committee reduces parking demand by two-thirds
By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter
Orangeville’s committee of adjustment has voted to allow the Dufferin Wellington Guelph health unit to provide as few as 19 parking spaces at its planned office building on Broadway, a reduction by almost two-thirds from the zoning bylaw requirement for 54. The decision of the committee may be accepted or rejected by town council. MCHAPPY DAY:[img_assist|nid=57854|title=|desc= MCHAPPY DAY: Former employees Joni Kamphuis, Melanie Kottelenberg and Lea Spanninga joined McDonald staff members Sylvia Arthur, Husain Yousaf, Aditya Sood and Christina Palmeri Wednesday for McHappy Day at the McDonald’s Restaurant on East Broadway, Orangeville. Despite slump, growth continuing in town
By DAN PELTON
Staff Reporter
While these past couple of years will hardly be remembered as boom times in Orangeville, the town has not been totally dormant. Construction development projects continue to start up and several substantial retail businesses have either opened or are scheduled to later this year. Ex-administrator sues Mel Lloyd team
By WES KELLER
Freelance Reporter
A former administrator of Shelburne’s Mel Lloyd Family Health Team (MLFHT) has filed a statement of claim against the MLFHT Board and three of its physicians, seeking remedies of up to $1 million for what she says was wrongful dismissal without either notice or cause. Webster sues Family Health Team
By WES KELLER
A former administrator of Shelburne’s Mel Lloyd Family Health Team (FLT) has filed a statement of claim against the FLT Board and three of its physicians, seeking remedies of up to $1-million for what she says was wrongful dismissal without either notice or cause. Trail Ribbon Cutting
Robinson House added to tourism building debate
By DAN PELTON
Staff Reporter
Orangeville Council’s discussion on the design of its proposed tourist services building crossed into another issue Monday night, when Councillor Scott Wilson suggested bricks from a historic home be used in the building’s construction. Meanwhile, Council also debated the size of the proposed structure and its accessibility to physically challenged people. Minister okays ex-hospital’s transfer to County
By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter
The former Shelburne District Hospital has a 99% chance of becoming a County of Dufferin property soon after county council meets on May 10, when the transfer agreement is expected to be signed. |
