Headline News – April 11, 2024
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. During their meeting on Monday (April 8), Shelburne Town Council received a report from Denyse ...
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 ...
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 ...
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’ ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Sports
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 ...
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 ...
Community News
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 ...
Several events, initiatives coming to Dufferin County for Earth Day
April is Earth Month. Join Dufferin County in celebrating Earth Month and do your part to take action for the planet and help address the ...
One month left to cast vote for Best Burger in the ‘Burne’ contest
Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Shelburne residents have one more month to get out and try the burgers from a variety of ...
HFFA to host spring dinner to support local food industry
The Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance will be promoting local food providers and encouraging community engagement at its Spring Dinner event at Mrs. Mitchell’s restaurant ...
Orangeville Lions TV Bingo approaching $200,000 in total funds raised over two years
Written By Sam Odrowski The Orangeville Lions will soon be wrapping up their second season of TV BINGO after achieving fantastic results in its first ...
Shelburne Public Library shares what’s new
Upcoming Events Seed Library Update: Thanks to generous community donations and Hawthorn Seeds, our Seed Library had over 1,100 packages of seeds! We’re refreshing the ...
SMH supports BeADonor Month in support of Trillium Gift of Life Network
Written By Brian Lockhart Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH) raised the BeADonor Month flag on April 1, in support of the Trillium Gift of Life Network’s ...
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