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Headline News – March 28, 2024

New strategic plan implemented by local health team

Written By Zachary Roman A collaborative of local patients, physicians, and health, social or municipal agencies has charted its course for the next three years of service to the community. The Hills of Headwaters Collaborative Ontario Health Team (HOHC OHT) ...

Dufferin County declares March as Amyloidosis Awareness Month

Written by Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dufferin County has proclaimed the month of March as Amyloidosis Awareness Month to help bring awareness to ...

Shelburne Library recommends local books for Black History Month

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The month of February marks the celebration of Black History Month and the Shelburne Public Library has ...

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 ...

Shelburne veteran awarded 35-year member pin shares his contributions to the 48th Highlander Army Reserve

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Shelburne Legion Branch 220 is marking a milestone for one of its own.  The Shelburne Legion ...

Calls to bylaw department on the rise in Shelburne

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Shelburne Town Council has received an update regarding the number of bylaw and parking enforcement offences that ...

‘Black history is Canadian history’: Event at Grace Tipling Hall celebrates Black heritage

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As February comes to a close for another year, Dufferin County residents had the chance to celebrate ...

County Council approves more vacation days for staff

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dufferin County Council has approved an increase in the number of vacation days for county staff as ...

Town Council approves three new street names honouring past community leaders

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Shelburne Town Council has approved the naming of three new streets.  During their meeting on Monday (Feb. ...

Dufferin, Caledon, Headwaters Hospital put $150k towards physician recruitment

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Efforts to recruit new physicians in Dufferin and Caledon are underway as the Hills of Headwaters Collaborative ...

Feature

Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival organizers plan for ‘bigger and better’ with 20th anniversary 

Written By Sam Odrowski The Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival is pulling out all the stops for its 20th edition this year, bringing a stacked ...

Sports

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 ...

Centre Dufferin District HS girl’s hockey team competes at CWOSSA

Written By Brian Lockhart The Centre Dufferin District High School Royals girl’s hockey team travelled to Simcoe, Ontario to compete in this year’s regional CWOSSA ...

PJHL quarter-final playoffs underway across the province 

Written By Brian Lockhart The Provincial Junior Hockey League has started quarter-final playoff competition as divisions around the province start battling for championships. Division winners ...

CDDHS girl’s hockey team wins District 4 championship

Written By Brian Lockhart The Centre Dufferin District High School Royals girl’s hockey team is District 4 champions after a 4-2 win in the final ...

CDDHS Royals senior team wins District 4 championship

Written By Brian Lockhart The Centre Dufferin District High School Royals boy’s basketball team has captured the District 4 championship with a win over the ...

CDDHS senior and junior basketball teams make championship

Written By Brian Lockhart Centre Dufferin District High School will be well represented in the District 4 basketball championships this year as both the junior ...

CDDHS girls leading District 4 hockey standings

Written By Brian Lockhart The Centre Dufferin District High School Royals girl’s hockey team is now in first place in the District 4 standings after ...

Community News

Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival organizers plan for ‘bigger and better’ with 20th anniversary 

Written By Sam Odrowski The Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival is pulling out all the stops for its 20th edition this year, bringing a stacked ...

Elementary Skills Competition to feature schools from across Dufferin County

Written By Sam Odrowski The Upper Grand District School Board will soon be participating in the Elementary Skills Competition, featuring schools from across the region, ...

Shelburne Public Library shares what’s new

Upcoming Events  Reminder: the Shelburne Public Library is closed Friday, March 29 to Monday, April 1. We will re-open Tuesday, April 2 at 10 a.m. ...

Dufferin County launches Customer Service Survey and Basement Apartment Guide

Written By Sam Odrowski Dufferin County’s Building Services Division is trying to improve its customer service for residents and people undergoing construction within its limits ...

Shelburne’s newest restaurant features Mexican–Indian fusion

Written By Brian Lockhart There’s a new restaurant in Shelburne featuring a delightful mix of Mexican and Indian cuisine. Mexcellent Burritos on Owen Sound Street ...

Royal Canadian Legion to hold student public speaking competition

Written By Joshua Drakes Branch 220 Shelburne will host student contestants from C, D and E districts for a chance to move on to the ...

Orangeville Fire Department defeats Dufferin OPP in charity hockey game

Written By Sam Odrowski Two local emergency services recently laced up their skates and squared off in a good-spirited game of hockey. The Dufferin OPP ...

Chief of Dufferin County Paramedic Services set to retire

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Tom Reid, Chief of Dufferin County Paramedic Services (DCPS), has officially announced his retirement.  The County of ...

Trillium Ford offers experience with electric vehicles at test drive event

Written By Brian Lockhart The automotive world is going electric. As trucks and cars make a slow but steady switch to electric power, many drivers ...

Shelburne Public Library News

Upcoming Events Archivist on the Road, Tuesday, March 26th, 10am-5pm: Museum of Dufferin’s Archivist Extraordinaire, Laura Camilleri, will be back at Shelburne Library to answer ...

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