Plan to bring obstetrics service back to Dunnville is halted   
Posted 2 days ago
Hopes to bring a new obstetrics program to Haldimand War Memorial Hospital in Dunnville have been dashed amidst uncertainty. The program disappeared when Dr. Rouf, who practiced obstetrics, retired in 2007. [more]

Craving attention   
Posted 2 days ago
So how much obligation does a newspaper have to provide coverage to someone who admittedly engages in acts simply to garner attention? This is the question facing Haldimand newspapers in the wake of last week's dog and pony show in Cayuga. [more]

Optimist mosquitos win   
Posted 2 days ago
The Dunnville Optimist Club played the Golf Liquidators in the Mosquito's Division Monday night. The Optimist Club won, with a close score of 3-2. It was a very competitive, well played game between both teams. [more]

Amelia Sighting   
Posted 2 days ago
Just over a year ago Dunnville was awash with excitement when the filming of a major motion picture began at the RCAF airport. Period costumes, antique airplanes and automobiles poured into the area for the filming of 'Amelia', a movie about the life of famed aviator Amelia Earhart. [more]

CAYUGA SECONDARY SCHOOL HOSTS ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS    
Posted 9 days ago

Protestors descend upon Cayuga    
Posted 9 days ago
The formation of a militia in Caledonia is being met with opposition from points across Southern Ontario. Last week Caledonia resident Doug Fleming announced he would be forming a citizens' militia to address problems he perceives as being ignored by the Ontario Provincial Police. [more]

MORE RESIDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR FLOOD RELIEF   
Posted 9 days ago
Maureen Beatty, Municipal Advisorfor Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has informed the Haldimand County Disaster Relief Committee (HCDRC) the province has extended the boundaries of the area eligible for financial assistance for damages caused by the February flood. [more]

Habitat for Humanity project hits a wall   
Updated 7 days ago
It's reaching the "make or break" point for the Dunnville Habitat for Humanity (H4H) Dunnville project. While response to fundraising has been successful, securing a piece of property on which to build the home has not been quite as favourable. [more]

True Friendship Never Bites   
Updated 7 days ago
Even my armpits have welts from the black flies that bit us for two and a half days during our annual girls' trek up north. Mysterious, big purple bruises have slowly surfaced on my thigh and elbow since my return to reality last Sunday evening. [more]

Life is all about connections for the Milnes    
Updated 14 days ago
For the Milne family life is all about making connections: Connections to the past, to nature, to each other, and to the community. Ultimately, their work is about sharing those connections with the world. [more]

Mudcat fever hits Dunnville   
Posted 16 days ago
For five action-packed days, a Fonzie-type vibe floated through the streets and sidewalks of Dunnville last week. Classic cars cruised and Beatles tunes blared under sunny skies, bringing a nostalgic, fun element to the 35th annual Mudcat Festival. [more]

THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT   
Posted 16 days ago
TO THE EDITOR: The Dunnville District Hunters & Anglers would like to thank the following sponsors of their 25th annual kids fishing derby held on June 6: Art Service, Avondale #100, Buckner's Source for Sports, Canadian Tire, Dell Pharmacy, Dr. [more]

The shell game   
Posted 23 days ago
It has become painfully clear that while some corporate executives brought down upon us a deep recession, others are using the situation as an excuse to increase profits by eliminating jobs. [more]

Plans for two arenas moving ahead despite funding questions    
Posted 23 days ago
Spurred on by the possibility of obtaining funding through the federal Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RINC) program, Haldimand county is prepared to move ahead with the construction of two new arenas. [more]

FESTIVAL BEGINS TONIGHT    
Posted 23 days ago
Fans of the 50s and 60s and people of all ages are expected to swoop into town for the 35th annual Mudcat Festival, which starts today. [more]

Habitat for Humanity golf tournament was a success   
Posted 23 days ago
The Habitat for Humanity- Dunnville Project golf tournament a huge success that demonstrates the ability of our committee to initiate and carry out quality fundraising events. [more]

Sometimes, There's No Hidden Meaning   
Updated 23 days ago
A range of emotions - from mild amusement, followed by confusion, and finally, frustration --crossed my sister's face as she studied the stage in St. Catharines last week. [more]

Council votes to demolish Braund House    
Posted 30 days ago
The long history of the Braund House in Dunnville may finally be at an end. [more]

Escaping From Chatty McGabberson   
Updated 30 days ago
A kindly widower named George took pity on me at my friend's recent party and rescued me from an extremely talkative senior who was going on at length about his troubles. [more]

Habitat for Humanity looking for some help   
Posted 30 days ago
Efforts to build a home in Dunnville through Habitat for Humanity (H4H) are encountering success and obstacles along the way. The Dunnville committee has managed to raise $67,000 worth of gifts in kind to go toward the project and another $8,000 in cash. [more]

New book provides historic record of Community Living Haldimand    
Updated 30 days ago
There are very few things more powerful or noble than when an individual champions an altruistic cause which then serves a rally point for like-minded others who are determined to make this world a better place. [more]

Art flourishes at Cayuga Secondary School   
Posted 30 days ago
The special education art class under the direction of Penny Medeiros-Wilkins held its second annual art show last week. Seventeen students displayed their art which included, pastels, portraits, ink, water colours and clay figures. [more]

Anna Melick Track and Field Day Champions    
Posted 30 days ago
Girls Novice 1. Letitia Salisbury 2. Samantha Veldman 3. Brittney Seguin Girls Peewee 1. Brianna Seguin 2. Meaghan Vandermeer Girls Bantam 1. Sydney Shirton 2. Maddison Verlint 3. Elaina Maloney Girls Junior 1. [more]

FOOD BANK IN DIRE STRAITS    
Posted 30 days ago
The shelves are stocked with cereal, but when it comes to pasta, spaghetti sauce, canned meats, and other mainstay staples that are typically given to every recipient who walks into the Salvation Army Food Bank, staff have nothing to give. [more]

CYCLISTS FLOCK TO FIRST GO GREEN, GO BIKE, GO DUTCH EVENT IN DUNNVILLE    
Posted 30 days ago
Rob Lamothe, one of the organizers of the Go Green, Go Bike, Go Dutch event said the event was, "Excellent! We were hoping for a number of about 30 cyclists for our first year but we had 56 riders so were quite pleased with the turnout. [more]

Three more newspaper association awards for The Chronicle   
Posted 37 days ago
The Dunnville Chronicle has earned two awards from the Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA) and another from the Canadian Newspaper Association (CCNA). [more]

Distinguished Speaker to be featured at OGS   
Posted 37 days ago
The Haldimand County branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) will be host to a noteworthy guest on June 2. Sylvia Weaver of the Haldimand OGS told The Chronicle they are thrilled to be able to welcome Mr. [more]

Pets --Smarter than they Appear   
Updated 37 days ago
A cat lives a good life, then dies of natural causes. He goes to cat heaven, where he meets the Lord himself. The Lord says to the cat, "If there's any way I can make your stay in heaven more comfortable, please let me know. [more]

Dunnville car jacking story was a phony   
Posted 37 days ago
On April 22, 2009, the Ontario Provincial Police, Haldimand County Detachment responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Canal Bank Road near Stromness, Haldimand County. [more]

Kennedy and Finley square off over distribution of infrastructure funding   
Posted 37 days ago
Liberal Federal Infrastructure Critic Gerard Kennedy took direct aim at Haldimand-Norfolk PC MP Diane Finley last week when he issued a press release accusing Finley of blocking infrastructure funding from coming to Haldimand-Norfolk. [more]

This Weekend Last Chance to See 'Suitehearts'    
Posted 37 days ago
Neither mechanical malfunctions involving collapsible cots nor uncooperative stray ice cubes can prevent the Dunnville Community Theatre from presenting their latest production to its hilarious conclusion. [more]

SENIORS MEET AND GREET AT MUDCAT   
Posted 37 days ago
About 90 seniors met at Grandview Lodge last year during the first annual Seniors Meet and Greet Mudcat Reunion. [more]

Foul play ruled out in Dunnville Death   
Posted 42 days ago
The Ontario Provincial Police, Haldimand County Detachment was dispatched to an address on Main St., in Dunnville, Haldimand County regarding a found body. On Sunday, May 17 at approximately 8:30 p.m. [more]

Police looking for witnesses in Braund House fire   
Posted 42 days ago
The Ontario Provincial Police, Haldimand County Detachment is looking for witnesses who observed suspicious persons/behaviour at 106 Main St., Dunnville on March 23, 2009. [more]