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 a rent hike that could threaten its future – and the care of hundreds of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Museum of Dufferin to host Canadian author Antonio Michael Downing

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An upcoming literary event at the Museum of Dufferin will bring one of Canada’s emerging voices in fiction ...

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 ...

Local educator launches national initiative on science literacy, Canadian space legacy

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A new nation-wide education initiative aimed at improving science literacy and celebrating Canada’s role in space exploration ...

Dufferin OPP’s 2026 Polar Plunge to bring Canadian spirit to local ice rink

Written By Sam Odrowski “Don’t think, just jump.” Those are the instructions that long-time polar plunger and Special Olympics athlete Ryan MacBean shares when asked ...

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, ...

Fergus Whales to compete in Schmalz Cup Junior C championship after winning semi-finals

Written By Brian Lockhart The final two teams playing for this year’s 2026 Junior Provincial Schmalz Cup will be decided this week as the semi-finals ...

Centre Dufferin girls’ rugby team undefeated after opening games

Written By Brian Lockhart The Centre Dufferin District High School Royals girls’ varsity rugby team are 2-0 after their first games of the 2026 season. ...

Centre Dufferin girls’ rugby team has a strong performance in season opener

Written By Brian Lockhart The Centre Dufferin District High School Royals girls’ varsity rugby team put on a strong performance in its season opener against ...

North Dufferin Baseball League getting ready for 2026 season

Written By Brian Lockhart The boys of summer are getting into training mode as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 baseball season. The North Dufferin ...

Centre Dufferin athletes compete at District 4 badminton championships

By Brian Lockhart Centre Dufferin District High School Royals athletes competed at the District 4 badminton championships on Wednesday, April 8. The junior championships were ...

Local hockey player inducted into Old Timers Hockey Hall of Fame

Written By Brian Lockhart Local hockey player Mark Bates is proof that if you never slow down, you can keep physically active and enjoy playing ...

Four of eight divisions complete championship round in PJHL

Written By Brian Lockhart After the weekend, four of the eight divisions in the Provincial Junior Hockey League have crowned 2026 champions. It has been ...

North Dufferin Baseball League hosts annual awards presentation

Written By Brian Lockhart The North Dufferin Baseball League celebrated a successful 2025 season at its annual awards presentation held at the Lisle Legion on ...

Shelburne Public Library hosting Homeschool Meetup event for parents of small children

Do you homeschool your children? Are you looking to make connections in your community & create a Homeschool Pod of your own? Visit the library ...

Streams Hub Ebb and Flow exhibit returns to share artwork from across the community

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Ebb and Flow exhibit will return to the Shelburne Town Hall Art Gallery this June as ...

Island painter brings Georgian Bay landscapes to Shelburne gallery walls

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A familiar splash of colour has returned to Shelburne Town Hall Art Gallery as painter Wendy Wilson ...

Fergus Whalers claim the 2026 Junior C Schmalz Cup

The Fergus Whalers are the 2026 Ontario provincial Junior C Schmalz Cup champions after winning the final series in five games over the Tavistock Braves. ...

Boys of summer back on local diamonds for 2026 season

Written By Brian Lockhart With summer approaching, local baseball diamonds are starting to see some action as teams move from pre-season training to starting the ...

Fire Department launches recruitment for volunteer public educator team

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Shelburne and District Fire Department is launching a new Volunteer Public Fire and Life Safety Educator program ...

Centre Dufferin New Horizons Club receives federal funds to enhance services

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Centre Dufferin New Horizons Club is expanding its programming for local seniors after receiving $16,754 in ...

Giant Tiger’s 65th anniversary celebrated with $1,000 for Shelburne Food Bank

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Shelburne Giant Tiger has marked the discount retailer’s 65th anniversary with a $1,000 donation to the ...

Shelburne Public Library offers LinkedIn Learning with library card, shares recommended read

Did you know you can access LinkedIn Learning with your library card? LinkedIn Learning offers an on-demand library of instructional videos and courses covering the ...

Dufferin fights dementia: Community gears up for annual Walk for Alzheimer’s

Written By SAM ODROWSKI At the end of the month, hundreds of people will gather at Island Lake Conservation Area in Orangeville for the Alzheimer ...

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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