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Dorchester is a community in Thames Centre, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada. The main bodies of water in Dorchester are the Thames River and the Mill Pond. The municipality of Thames Centre, Ontario was formed on January 1, 2001 when the townships of West Nissouri and North Dorchester were amalgamated; despite its official name, it technically remains a township. ...
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Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman - Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 106 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area Ranked 4th...
The Thames River is located in southwestern Ontario, Canada. ...
Schools
There are four schools in Dorchester: - River Heights: Located on Hamilton Road. This is a school for children in junior kindergarten to Grade 3.
- Northdale Central: Located on Catherine Street. Most children come here after River Heights, for Grades 4 to 8.
- St. Davids: Also on Catherine Street, next to Northdale. This school is for Catholic children from kindergarten to Grade 8.
- Lord Dorchester: Located on Queen Street. This is Dorchester's only secondary school.
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Events Every year, there are many events held in Dorchester. There is the Dorchester Fair, the Dorchester Car Show, the Dave Clarke Memorial Run, and many more. Also, there are many places where celebrations can be held, such as anniversary parties and Stag and Does. These include the Dorchester Arena and the Optimist Hall. Also, the Scouts organizations in Canada and the USA hold a "brotherhood camp" called the DIBC (Dorchester International Brotherhood Camporee), which usually attracts as many as 4000 scouts and girl guides/scouts from Canada and the US annually.
Organizations Dorchester is home to many organizations, including Scouts, Brownies, Air Cadets, the Optimist Club, the Optimist Youth Band, and many more. There are also many churches.
Minor sports - Dorchester Dragons Hockey Website
- Dorchester Girls Fastball
- Dorchester Ringette
- Dorchester Soccer Club
- North Dorchester Skating Club Website
Nearby communities There are many other cities, towns and villages within a fifteen minute drive of Dorchester. These include Thorndale, Thamesford, Putnam, Ingersoll, Belmont, and London. Thorndale is a a village in the County of Middlesex, Ontario, Canada. ...
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Geography - Population: 12,000 (Thames Center)
- Crossroads: County Road 29/9 & 49. Dorchester Road Provides Access to the 401 Via Exit 199.
- Dialing Code: (519) 268, 202 and 499
- Postal Code: N0L
- Water Bodies: The Thames River flows through the town form the East to the West.
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