City Mgr. Predicts 11% Tax Increase

Penny Ballem, Vancouver City manager, sent an email to all staff late Friday afternoon announcing that there was now a freeze on hiring for all staff positions.Ballem explained that City revenues over the past...

Democrats say will push for Iraq withdrawal

"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats, who won control of the U.S. Congress, said on Sunday they will push for a phased withdrawal of American troops from Iraq to begin in four to six months, but the White House...

Orangeville has bad dogs on the loose

When a dog bites its owner, the dog should be strictly chastised, but when it repeatedly turns on its master over several terms, and draws blood; the dog is to be put down. A good dog is vigilant, disciplined, and guards its master with scrupulous care. A bad dog has...

Next on menu for Starbucks? It's hot food

According to New York Daily News, Starbucks is making changes to its menu. The coffee giant got 12 percent of its $4 billion in sales through food last year, mostly with cold items like cookies, muffins and...

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