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Local Hero: Doc Gillies is a legendary community champion.

Local Hero: Jade’s powerhouse Lake Erie swim went in the record books!

Local Hero: Rob Ciccotelli: The sheer volume of this man’s creative endeavours is astonishing.

Local Hero: Larry Kurtz is the founder of Orangeville’s highly successful Blues and Jazz Festival.

Local Heroes: Jane Helie & Tammy Clark have cared for a feral cat community over the past ten years.

Local Hero: Ken Jewett is the founder of Maple Leaves Forever.

Local Heroes: Karen Hutchinson & Jennifer Clark are driving a local and sustainable food system.

Roland Kirouac choreographs the excitement as Orangeville prepares to welcome the Olympic Flame.

Our local heroes define community at its best. Here’s how you can help. Heather Broadbent Captive on the Carousel of Time To find our more about heritage conservation, visit: Ontario…

Once again this year, we profile ten exceptional “local heroes,” citizens whose extraordinary commitment and service make these hills a better place to live for all of us. We also offer our annual review of books and CDs by the writers, illustrators and musicians in our midst.

As Orangeville District Secondary School celebrates its 125th anniversary, a teacher looks back fondly at the storied past of the region’s first high school.

Learning comes naturally for students of Belfountain Public School’s eco-focused curriculum.