February 2021 Archive

Burma: Back to Basics

by GWYNNE DYER China’s Xinhua news agency tactfully described the Burmese army’s seizure of power on Monday as a ‘cabinet reshuffle’. This suggests a possible ...

The golden age

by BRIAN LOCKHART The phrase ‘the golden age’ refers to a period where something, originally mankind itself, was in a flourishing and outstanding period of ...

Dufferin OPP recover stolen vehicle that refused to stop for Shelburne Police with the help of Onstar

 Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call just after 6:00am yesterday morning regarding a stolen vehicle, from Minto ...

OPP save 210 lives with naloxone since 2017

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has saved 210 lives by administering naloxone since frontline officers were equipped in September 2017. The opioid crisis continues to ...

COVID-19 case numbers this week

Feb. 8 (Monday) WDG Region: 65 (New cases), 217 (Active cases), 10 (Hospital) Dufferin County: 10 (New cases), 26 (Active cases), 4 (Hospital) Shelburne: 3 ...

Alzheimer Society kicks off “Quest” fundraiser

The Alzheimer Society Dufferin County is calling on residents in the region to join their first virtual fundraiser in support of dedicated caregivers and the ...

Shelburne Public Library shares latest news, new books

We are still providing you with safe curbside pickup appointments despite the current Lockdown provisions. Please call 519-925-2168 or email us at info@shelburnelibrary.ca if you ...

Long lost village of Stanton almost known by a different name

Written By Brian Lockhart Many Ontario towns were named after the original settlers who first staked a claim on the land, cleared the area for ...

Council approves agreement for e-commerce funding

Written By PAULA BROWN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Town of Shelburne has received a grant through Innovation Guelph to help local businesses with e-commerce ...

Town calling for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee applications

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Town of Shelburne is calling for applications from residents to join the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ...

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