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Should We Panic About Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS?

NASA · Orangeville

Should We Panic About Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS?

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Sometimes "the universe comes to us," writes the European Space Agency. For the third time since 2017, an interstellar object will enter our solar system. What is it and are we prepared?See the Story

Mansfield U15 Cubs come alive in fourth inning to defeat Aurora Jays

Shelburne, Ontario · Shelburne

Mansfield U15 Cubs come alive in fourth inning to defeat Aurora Jays

By Brian Lockart It took a few innings for the Mansfield Cubs U15 AA team to get into the swing of things when they hosted the Aurora Jays on the diamond in Mansfield on Tuesday, June 24. After falling behind in the early innings, the squad got the bats swinging in the fourth to take the lead. Aurora opened the scoring with a big hit to centre field in the first inning. Mason Fogal got the first Mansfield hit of the night when he singled in the …See the Story

Save the date! - Family Transition Place- Womens Shelter Orangeville

Orangeville, Ontario · Orangeville

Save the date! - Family Transition Place- Womens Shelter Orangeville

This year, FTP is celebrating 40 years of providing safety, support and hope within the Dufferin and Caledon communities. We acknowledge this longevity is both the unfortunate reality of the enduring and growing need for our services and support as a violence against women agency, yet also a beautiful testament to our community’s commitment and […] The post Save the date! appeared first on Family Transition Place- Womens Shelter Orangeville.Read Article

Orangeville Lions contribute first half of $100,000 commitment for BMX pump track at Alder Street Parklands

By Sam Odrowski Plans are progressing for a new cement pump track to be built around the Orangeville Lions Club’s BMX Park at the Alder Street Parklands. Orangeville Lions Club members gathered at the BMX Park on June 23 for a $50,000 cheque presentation with Orangeville Mayor Lisa Post, Deputy Mayor Todd Taylor and manager of community services Heather Savage. The $50,000 donation is the first half of the Lions’ $100,000 commitment to build a p…Orangeville, Ontario · Orangeville Read Article

Barry Burman Summer Shoot-out hosts teams from across Ontario

By Brian Lockhart The 27th Annual Barry Burman Summer Shootout, hosted by the Orangeville Northmen, took over local arenas from Friday, June 20, to Sunday, June 22, with teams from around Ontario battling it out in some exciting lacrosse action. Teams representing 16 cities, towns, and municipalities arrived at the tournament to play in five different divisions, ranging from U9 to U17. Tournament games took place at Tony Rose Memorial Arena and …Orangeville, Ontario · Orangeville Read Article

Mono resident hopes noise will be silenced through bylaw

By JAMES MATTHEWS Mono’s proposed noise bylaw will be fully enforceable after it is adopted. Of course, right? Bob McCrea, a resident of Mono’s south side, said during Town Council’s June 24 meeting that he’s located “in the perfect storm” of noise-creating venues. His residence is south of the Orangeville Agricultural Society (OAS) Event Centre and east of the Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) Island Lake Area. “OAS and CVC have definitely lost …Orangeville, Ontario · Orangeville Read Article

Changes to fire service structure create higher costs for Mono: chief

By JAMES MATTHEWS A number of factors have contributed to the rising costs of fire protection paid by communities. Fire protection is one of the fastest-growing items on each year’s budget, according to Mono Deputy Mayor Fred Nix, who represents Mono with Councillor Melinda Davie on the Shelburne and District Fire Department’s joint board of management. The department serves Melancthon, Mulmur, Mono, Amaranth, and Shelburne. Mono put 9.25 per ce…Orangeville, Ontario · Orangeville Read Article

County well-being plan lacks solutions, says Mono’s deputy mayor

By JAMES MATTHEWS Ensuring a quality life in a township is a group effort. As such, Dufferin County has rolled out a Community Safety and Well-being Plan, a framework by which residents will be safe, healthy, connected, and have access to essential services. Jennifer Payne is the executive director of Headwaters Communities in Action and co-chairperson of the integration table for community safety and wellbeing for the county. She walked Mono co…Orangeville, Ontario · Orangeville Read Article

Amanda Narvali explores the risks and benefits of AI technology

The growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in all sectors has been the topic of many discussions. From the question of the ethics of these tools to social impacts, how it affects jobs and more, the use of AI can be incredibly controversial. On Saturday, July 12 at 2 p.m. the Orangeville Public Library welcomes Amanda Narvali, opening the floor for her to share on the complexities of AI use. “Be a part of this thought-provoking talk that div…Artificial Intelligence · Orangeville Read Article

New executive director named at Credit Valley Conservation Foundation

Credit Valley Conservation Foundation (CVCF), in collaboration with Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), announced Dayana Gomez as its new executive director of the CVCF. With over 17 years of experience in the non-profit sector, Dayana brings knowledge in partnership development, strategic communications, board governance, and community engagement. Her record of leadership and building strong, values-driven relationships make her ideally positione…Orangeville, Ontario · Orangeville Read Article

Protect the pipes: Town of Shelburne reminds residents to keep toilets trash-free

Written By PAULA BROWN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Town of Shelburne is asking residents to make sure they’re not using toilets as trash cans and to be conscious of the items they choose to flush. In a press release issued on June 26, the Town of Shelburne reported that water and sewer utility crew members were met with an unexpected and costly challenge when they discovered a major sewer clog caused by a pair of flushed underwear.…Shelburne, Ontario · Shelburne Read Article

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