Community-focused café to bring local flavour and partnerships to Dufferin Oaks

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A new community-focused café and bakery is preparing to open inside Dufferin Oaks in Shelburne, aiming to blend scratch-made food with support for local makers and social enterprises. Destined to Bake Café ...

Royal Canadian Legion donates medical bags to Shelburne and District Fire Department

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Royal Canadian Legion is continuing a pattern of community support in Shelburne, this time with a ...

From retirement ceremony to wedding vows: Legion hosts dual celebration

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Andrew Horvath came to the Shelburne Legion Branch 220 for a retirement celebration, but left as a married ...

Young Shelburne author releases second book

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Amaya James is marking a new milestone in her young writing career at age 13 with the ...

Shelburne gets ready to launch fourth annual Fridays in the Park event series next month

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Fridays in the Park is set to return to Jack Downing Park this summer, bringing a full ...

Volunteer shortage and rent surge threaten Shelburne’s Feral Cat Rescue Thrift Shop

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A local thrift store that quietly underpins one of Dufferin County’s busiest animal rescues is now facing ...

M&M Food Market owners honoured with national Community Involvement Award

Written By SAM ODROWSKI Many Orangeville businesses play an important role in ensuring local sports teams, charities and community groups receive sponsorships and donations as ...

Maple Madness marks Mulmur’s 175th anniversary

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A community pancake breakfast celebrating 175 years of the Township of Mulmur drew a strong turnout as ...

Shelburne receives $35 million investment for wastewater expansion project

By Joshua Drakes The Town of Shelburne has received $35 million in provincial funding to be put toward upgrades and an expansion of Shelburne’s Water ...

Immersive female firefighting camp coming to Dufferin County

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Camp Molly is set to bring an intensive, hands-on firefighting experience to girls and non-binary individuals aged 15 ...

Brian Blakeman returns to Shelburne with Northern Perspectives III exhibition

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Shelburne Town Hall Art Gallery is presenting a new exhibition this month as landscape artist Brian ...

New Lowell Knights remain undefeated after seven games in the North Dufferin Baseball League

Written By Brian Lockhart The New Lowell Knights have moved to the top of the North Dufferin Baseball League (NBDL) standings after going undefeated in ...

Centre Dufferin varsity girls win 5th consecutive CWOSSA championship

Written By Brian Lockhart The Centre Dufferin District High School Royals varsity girls rugby team is a repeat champion after winning the 2026 CWOSSA rugby ...

Fore DCAFS 2026 Golf Classic to be held at Shelburne Golf and Country Club

Written By Constance Scrafield When a grandmother raising three autistic grandchildren needs a break, or when parents of a child with exceptional needs haven’t slept ...

Lisle Astros win their Victoria Day weekend tournament with several teams competing

Written By Brian Lockhart It was a good weekend for baseball when the Lisle Astros hosted their annual Victoria Day weekend senior baseball tournament on ...

Varsity girls rugby team competes for District 4/10 championship

Written By Brian Lockhart The Centre Dufferin District High School Royals girls varsity rugby team competed for the District 4/10 championship with a final game ...

Shelburne Rotary Club preparing for annual EDC Golf Tournament

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Shelburne EDC and Rotary Club of Shelburne are preparing to welcome golfers and community members back ...

Mansfield Cubs look to secure their first win of the season following loss to Lisle Astros

Written By Brian Lockhart After two games in the 2026 regular season schedule of the North Dufferin Baseball League (NBDL), the Mansfield Senior Cubs are ...

CDDHS varsity girls’ rugby team finish regular season in second place

Written By Brian Lockhart The Centre Dufferin District High School Royals varsity girls’ rugby team finished the District 4/10 regular season in second place after ...

Centre Dufferin District High School’s girls rugby team undefeated after four games

Written By Brian Lockhart The Centre Dufferin District High School Royals girls’ varsity rugby team are having a stellar season, going undefeated after four games ...

Shelburne U14 Thunder bring home gold from First to the Turf Tournament

Written By Brian Lockhart The U14 Shelburne Thunder Soccer team participated in the First to the Turn tournament held in Guelph from Friday, April 24, ...

Shelburne Library and Mansfield Outdoor Centre staff to hold pollinator-themed activity

The Shelburne Public Library will be at the classic car show happening downtown in Shelburne on Saturday, June 13. The staff from the Mansfield Outdoor ...

Get ready to groove: Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival kicks off Friday

Written By Sam Odrowski The streets of downtown Orangeville will soon come alive with the sounds of blues and jazz as the largest festival in ...

Centre Dufferin revives musical theatre with 80s-themed musical

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Centre Dufferin District High School is stepping back into the spotlight for the first time in more ...

County celebrates June as Seniors Month

June is Seniors Month in Ontario – a time to celebrate the older adults who help shape families, neighbourhoods and communities every day. Dufferin County ...

Elysian Crossing offers a personal touch to pet cremation services

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A local Amaranth couple are on a mission to make end-of-life services for pets local, affordable and ...

School bus driver charged with travelling 100km/h in posted 50 km/h zone

Written By SAM ODROWSKI Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers have charged a school bus driver from Beeton with stunt driving after she was observed ...

Monthly Message: How local growing nourishes Shelburne

At the Shelburne Food Bank, we see every day how much fresh food matters. While non-perishable items help us keep the shelves stocked, it’s the ...

Shelburne Honours Crossing Guards During Appreciation Week Flag Raising

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Town of Shelburne marked School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week with a flag-raising ceremony at Jack Downing ...

Shelburne proclaims June as Pride Month, plans flag-raising ceremony

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Town of Shelburne has officially proclaimed June 2026 as Pride Month, reaffirming its commitment to diversity, ...

Town of Shelburne reminds residents to review permits before starting outdoor projects

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Town of Shelburne wants to remind residents to think carefully before they begin their outdoor projects ...

Christian Perspectives: Be a peacemaker

“Peace, peace, they say when there is no peace!” the prophet Jeremiah declared. Let me tell you about Alfred. It was the turn of the ...

Christian Perspectives: A new way of seeing

By Penny Lewis Christ Church Bolton I just love Canada. I am a very patriotic Canadian. I feel blessed to have been born in ...

Christian Perspectives: Understanding the Easter Story

Rev. Stephanie Pellow In the past week or so we have seen almost all the seasons represented. We have experienced the grey, dull rainy ...

Christian Perspectives: A nudge along the path

By Ann McCallum, Executive Director Highlands Youth for Christ Towards the end of February, when we had a few days of mild weather, I ...

Christian Perspectives: Our world is hungry for a blessing

By Janet Sinclair, Minister Knox Presbyterian Church, Grand Valley Jesus chose a way of life that was misunderstood by many. He sometimes scandalized the ...

Christian Perspectives: Biggest problem facing the world today

By Rev. Gord Horsley Abiding Place Fellowship The biggest problem facing the world today is not terrorism, racism, global warming, religious differences, the economic ...

Christian Perspectives: Does the Sun Stop Shining?

By Reverend Barbara Moulton As I sit at my desk at home today, I look out my window and see blue sky and sunshine. ...

Christian Perspectives: A New Day has come

By Dr. Vincent Sterling Power of Faith Pentecostal Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, a new day has come to Shelburne, Orangeville, and surrounding ...

Christian Perspectives: Going on a journey

By Penny Lewis Christ Church Bolton Do you like to travel and go on a journey? If so, you have to figure out where ...

Christian Perspectives: Why even regular church goers don’t go to church

By Rev. Stephanie Pellow A clergy friend put me on to work done by Carey Niewhof, Pastor of the Connexus congregation north of Toronto ...

Turn into the waves

By Brian Lockhart When I was in my final year of high school, our entire Grade 12 class entered the gym to view the movie ...

Monthly Message: Nominations open for the 2026 Business Excellence Awards

Every local business has a story. It’s the early mornings, the risks taken, the community supported, and the passion behind every product, service, or cause. ...

Monthly Message: Keeping Our Pets Safe: Pet‑Friendly Businesses in Dufferin County

This summer has been one of the warmest I can remember here in Dufferin County. With long stretches of sunshine and soaring temperatures, our community ...

Today Tuvalu; Tomorrow the world

By Gwynne Dyer Some big changes arrive with a bang, but usually they sort of sneak in and you barely notice them at first. Last ...

Monthly Message: Streams shares why safe spaces still matter

In a world that’s noisier, faster, and more overwhelming than ever, kids are feeling it. Especially teens. The pressure to perform, to conform, to keep ...

Melancthon’s Kidd Family Auctions celebrates 10 years of bidding, buying and selling

Written By PAULA BROWN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Going once, going twice – sold! Kidd Family Auctions, located at 438280 4th Line in Melancthon, is ...

Eight simple steps to make your will and power of attorney rock solid

By Brandon Jones Creating a comprehensive will and power of attorney (POA) is essential. It’s the only way you can ensure your intentions are honoured ...

Watch where you step

By Brian Lockhart The world has always been pretty innovative when it comes to thinking up new ways to kill your neighbour. First, it was ...

Exploding pagers: What was the point?

By Gwynne Dyer The exploding pagers that killed at least 12 people and injured 2,800 others in Lebanon and some adjacent places on Tuesday were ...

Building maintenance

By Brian Lockhart Commerce Court in downtown Toronto is a huge skyscraper that once dominated the skyline. It has 57 stories and is 942 feet ...

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