Headline News – September 21, 2023
Annual Autism Speaks Canada Walk set for return this weekend
Written By PAULA BROWN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The autism community in Dufferin County will be coming together once again to take part in the annual Autism Speaks Canada Walk. Leading the helm of this year’s event will be the ...
International Plowing Match & Rural Expo gives preview of what’s to come
Written By Brian Lockhart It is going to be one great big party with lots of good competition and entertainment when the International Plowing Match ...
Whiskey Jack is bringing Stompin’ Tom Connors to Orangeville Theatre
Written By Constance Scrafield Duncan Fremlin said this first-off about Stompin’ Tom Connors, “He was a very principled man, which cost him [potentially] millions of ...
Town of Shelburne recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Written By PAULA BROWN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Shelburne residents will have the chance to honour residential school survivors and missing Indigenous children during an ...
Free transit tickets now available for Shelburne Food Bank clients
Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Clients of the Shelburne Food Bank now have access to transit tickets for free. During their meeting ...
‘Rooted in Nature’ exhibit to feature local artist at museum
Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Mono-based photo artist Jo Thomson joins her passion for the outdoors and traditional photography techniques in a ...
Dufferin Arts Council opens applications for Reed T. Cooper Bursary
Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Artists in Dufferin County have the chance to receive a financial boost to help with the development ...
Warriors claim Shelburne Cricket Club championship
Written By Brian Lockhart The Shelburne Warriors are the Shelburne Cricket Club 2023 champions after a win over the Shelburne Samurais in the championship game. ...
FASD Awareness Month: Breaking sterotypes and enhancing support for invisible disability
Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Local advocates for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) are marking the month of September by raising awareness ...
Council lobby’s province to help fund growth
Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Town of Shelburne has approached the provincial government regarding the expansion and affordability of the Town’s ...
Theatre Orangeville’s 2nd Annual Summer Arts Fest returning to Mount Alverno
Written By Constance Scrafield It was so successful last year that it was “a no-brainer doing it again,” said Theatre Orangeville’s Sumer Arts Fest organizers. ...
Sports
New Lowell leads Bolton in NBDL Senior Championship
Written By Brian Lockhart After four games into the North Dufferin Baseball League’s championship final series, the New Lowell Knights have taken a two-game lead ...
NDBL Senior championship series tied at two
Written By Brian Lockhart The North Dufferin Baseball League Senior Division championship series after both teams won a game over the weekend. The best-of-seven championship ...
Dufferin Cup cricket tournamnet underway in Shelburne
Written By Brian Lockhart The inaugural Dufferin Cup Cricket Tournament is now underway in Shelburne as four teams battle it out on the local cricket ...
Valkyries win Shelburne Cricket Club’s Women’s championship
Written By Brian Lockhart The Shelburne Cricket Club held the Women’s Division final at KTH Park in Shelburne on Sunday, August 27. In the final ...
Senior hockey coming to region
It has been a few years since the last junior hockey club called Orangeville home. The Orangeville Junior A Flyers were in town for a ...
Kids Adventure Games brings outdoor fun with a challenge
Written By Brian Lockhart There’s lots of fun to be had in Collingwood when the Kids Adventure Games gets underway. This outdoor adventure obstacle race ...
Basketball referees needed for the upcoming 2023-24 season
Basketball is a flourishing sport across Ontario, and the country, as more people are taking up the sport. As a result, the need for referees ...
Dufferin Cricket Club establishes home base at field in Beeton
Written By Brian Lockhart The Dufferin Cricket Club is going to start playing games at Mel Mitchell Athletic Field in Beeton on a regular basis. ...
Orillia Royals claim NBDL Junior Championship
Written By Brian Lockhart The Orillia Royals have claimed the North Dufferin Baseball League Championship with a 13-2 win over the Creemore Padres in the ...
Awareness and funding for autism support to be raised at inaugural Emma’s Way Walk
Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The opportunity to generate awareness and fundraise to support the neurodiverse community is coming to Orangeville this ...
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