Headline News – April 18, 2024
Over $85,000 up for grabs with Ontario SPCA’s 50/50 Lottery
Written By Sam Odrowski More than $85,000 could be won through the Ontario SPCA Spring Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery. There’s only one week left until the Grand Pirze draw takes palce on April 25. Tickets for the draw can ...
New art exhibit ‘Plantopia’ coming to Shelburne Town Hall Gallery
Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As a new season blooms, Shelburne residents will have the opportunity to glimpse the ‘essence of plants’ ...
Community Paramedic Program to continue for 2 more years after $1.8 million investment
Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those managing chronic illnesses can be reassured they’ll continue to get support ...
Local man recognized for rescuing elderly neighbour from fire
Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Grand Valley resident is being recognized for his heroic actions that helped save the life of ...
Shelburne Rotary encourages people to join for National Volunteer Week
Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As organizations across Dufferin County celebrate the contributions of their volunteer members this week as part of ...
Painted crosswalk program to be discontinued in Shelburne
Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Town of Shelburne will be discontinuing its painted crosswalk project following deterioration and increasing financial factors. ...
Headwaters announces five-year Strategic Plan
Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Headwaters Health Care Centre (HHCC) has unveiled its new plan to develop the hospital’s operations over the ...
BBQ fundraiser coming to Orangeville for women who lost family and home
Written By Sam Odrowski The community is coming together to support a woman who lost her three children and both parents in a house fire ...
Shelburne dissolves Parks and Recreation Taskforce, no longer needed
Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Town of Shelburne has officially dissolved its Parks and Recreation Taskforce. During a Town Council meeting ...
International affairs columnist Gwynne Dyer hosted at Grace Tipling Hall
Written By Constance Scrafield The somewhat unique opportunity to hear from a popular international affairs columnist, frequently published in the Shelburne Free Press and Orangeville ...
Frustration and disappointment surround closure of local yarn and wool shop
Wool & Silk Co. to close after 20 years in Shelburne Written By Joushua Drakes After two decades under multiple owners, the Wool & Silk ...
Sports
Centre Dufferin athletes medal in wrestling at OFSAA
Written By Brian Lockhart The Centre Dufferin District High School wrestling team did well in regional competition and several athletes qualified to compete at the ...
Junior C Conference championships underway
Written By Brian Lockhart With eight teams still in the running, the Provincial Junior Hockey Hockey League Conference championships are underway. In the North Conference ...
Alliston Hornets sweep Stayner to win North Carruthers Division
Written By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets have claimed the 2023-24 Carruthers Division championships in a four-game sweep over the Stayner Siskins. The final game ...
Shelburne Cricket Club gearing up for new season
Written By Brian Lockhart The Shelburne Cricket Club is getting ready for another successful season and is still looking for players to join its local ...
PJHL Divisions finals will crown champions this week
Written By Brian Lockhart Junior C divisional playoffs will wrap up this week with 16 teams still playing in the finals series and eight teams ...
Shelburne Legion holds cornhole tournament
Written By Brian Lockhart It is a quickly growing activity that requires good concentration and coordination skills. Cornhole has been around for many years. It ...
Shelburne Legion hosts District preliminaries tournament for darts
Written By Brian Lockhart The Royal Canadian Legion in Shelburne hosted the Annual Zone Mixed and Doubles Team Dart Tournament on Saturday, March 23. It ...
Stayner to face off in the North Carruthers Division final
Written By Brian Lockhart It’s going to be one wild championship final series when the Stayner Siskins meet the Alliston Hornets in a battle for ...
North Dufferin Baseball League recognizes players from last season
The North Dufferin Baseball League recongized players from the 2023 season. Players, coaches, and fans attended the baseball leagues 2023 regular season awards event on ...
Shelburne Minor Hockey benefits from Domino’s Pizza’s fundraiser
Written By Brian Lockhart Shelburne Minor Hockey is again benefiting from a Domino’s Pizza initiative that provides funds to help local hockey teams get through ...
Community News
Annie Jr. coming to Grace Tipling Hall next month
“The sun will come out tomorrow”– to quote an optimistic line from one of the most famous musicals of all time, coming to Shelburne next ...
Volunteer Week recognizes contributions of Dufferin’s volunteers
Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Volunteers are often considered the backbone of a community, and this week organizations across Dufferin County are ...
Learn to Fish program teaches new anglers
Written By Brian Lockhart With the warmer weather approaching it’s time to enjoy outdoor activities. Fishing is a popular Ontario past-time, but there’s more to ...
Ontario Queen of the Furrow honoured at Orangeville Fairgrounds
Written By Brian Lockhart Friends and family gathered at the Orangeville Fairgrounds on April 17 to honour Mel Karpenko – this year’s Ontario Queen of ...
Shelburne Public Library shares what’s new
Upcoming Events Something big is coming! We have a BIG surprise in store for the community and we can’t wait until it’s ready for all ...
Escorted temporary absences granted to individual involved in 2002 murder of Orangeville teen Robbie McLennan
Written By James Matthews Local Journalism Initiative Reporter One of the people involved in the murder of Orangeville teen Robbie McLennan has been granted escorted ...
Shelburne Public Library shares what’s new
Upcoming Events Get Crafty Club – Meetings are each Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This club is for anyone, working on any craft, ...
John Lorinc, journalist, author is next up as the Can/Hist STBI speaker
Written By Constance Scrafield Well-known journalist, John Lorinc is coming to the Grace Tipling Hall on Thursday, April 25, to discuss how small towns like ...
Participate in Dufferin County’s Community Insights Workshop Series to shape the future of the local economy
Dufferin County invites stakeholders and community members to actively participate in shaping the future economic landscape of Dufferin by taking part in its Community Insights ...
Orangeville Lions raise $40,000 at 25th Annual Home and Garden Show
Written By Sam Odrowski It was another successful weekend for the Orangeville Lions Club’s 25th Annual Home and Garden Show. The Lions reached their fundraising ...
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