November 2019 Archive

Shelburne Police educating public during Ontario’s Crime Prevention Week

 This week is Ontario`s annual Crime Prevention Week, as promoted by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police. This year Shelburne Police is a taking ...

‘Redneck’ issue handled poorly

OUR READERS WRITE As in many small towns all over Ontario, this year the Shelburne Fair Board put on the “Redneck Games”, quirky and fun ...

At least he made a good point

EDITORIAL WE’LL NEVER KNOW what caused Don Cherry to turn a valid criticism of those he saw walking about in downtown Toronto without wearing a ...

Election reflections

by BRIAN LOCKHART It’s easy to forget how regional this country is. We all live in our safety area of familiar and comfortable surroundings in ...

Centre Dufferin’s Co-op Corner

Student: Ashley Sharkey Placement: Carrie Bellan Criminal Law This week Ashley Sharkey from Centre Dufferin District High School Shares a little bit about her experience ...

New PAWS legislation proposed for animal welfare services in Ontario

Written By ALYSSA PARKHILL The Ontario government is expected to pass the new Provincial Animal Welfare (PAWS) Act legislation within the next month or so.  ...

Shelburne Public Library to host silent auction & book sale

Written By ROSE DOTTEN Annual Silent Auction & Book Sale  Saturday, November 30: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Come and see the lovely gifts we ...

‘Vital’ municipal well projects approved by Council ahead of 2020 budget

Written By PETER RICHARDSON Stephen Burnett, the Municipal Engineer, presented Council with an Engineering Update on ongoing projects, which included the Well 3 Arsenic issue, ...

Local Collaborative completes site visit over OHT application

Written By MIKE BAKER It would appear that the Hills of Headwaters Collaborative is on the cusp of receiving an Ontario Health Team designation.  Back ...

Early 2020 budget projections call for 5.5 percent tax increase

Written By PETER RICHARDSON Shelburne Treasurer Carey Holmes tabled the draft 2020 Budget for Council consideration on Monday, and it didn’t make for positive reading.  ...

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