Theatre Orangeville’s Common Ground: a fun blast from the past

Written By Joshua Drakes LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Theatre Orangeville’s production of Common Ground offers audiences a warm, character-driven story that balances heartbreak with classic 80s flair and humour. The play is a joy from start to finish, full of ...

NEW YEAR’S BABY

The very fi rst baby to be born in Orangeville in 2026 –Heink Fandrich – came into the world at 4:40 a.m. on Jan. 2, ...

Melancthon mayor ‘shocked’ by raid at local scrapyard

Written By Joshua Drakes LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Changes are being proposed following the discovery that a local scrapyard was in possession of illegal items ...

Theatre Orangeville set to present ‘Common Ground,’ an 80s romantic comedy

Written By Joshua Drakes LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Theatre Orangeville is going back in time with Common Ground, a romantic comedy premiering Feb. 6 that ...

Shelburne Muskies draw large crowd to Face-Off for Cancer fundraiser

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART The stands at the Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex were packed in support of the Shelburne Muskies in their game against the ...

Dufferin County Paramedic Service unveils new crest to better reflect mission

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Dufferin County Paramedic Service has changed its crest in an effort to better represent its expanding ...

Orangeville mayor picks up the mantle of county warden

Written By Joshua Drakes LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Orangeville Mayor Lisa Post is Dufferin County’s new warden. County councillors elected Post to be the 149th ...

Shoes4Shelburne delivers warmth to those in need over the holidays

Written By Joshua Drakes LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The shoe collecting campaign collected hundreds of pairs of shoes for the community. Every holiday season, community ...

Shelburne’s Santa Claus parade to return to downtown core

Written By Joshua Drakes LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER For those who are in search of some holiday cheer, Santa Claus is coming to town. Shelburne’s ...

Shelburne honours veterans past and present at annual Remembrance Day Service

Written By Joshua Drakes LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER It has been 80 years since Germany’s unconditional surrender to the Allied powers, effectively ending World War ...

Community meeting demonstrates disconnect between Strada and residents

Written By Joshua Drakes LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A local expert sounded the alarm about the proposed Strada Melancthon quarry project during a meeting at ...

Stayner and Alliston teams battle for first place in North Carruthers Division

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART With only three games left on the regular season schedule, the Stayner Siskins and the Alliston Hornets are separated by a ...

Centre Dufferin Royals basketball teams remain in first place

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART The junior and senior Centre Dufferin District High School basketball teams are having a good season, with both of them in ...

Provincial Junior Hockey League teams play final games before start of post-season

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART The start of February signals the final stretch of regular-season hockey games around the province. The North Carruthers Division of the ...

Shelburne Wolves U18 hockey team win final regular season game

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART The Shelburne Wolves U18 Rep team has had a good season and capped off its final regular game with a win ...

HART Hub Dufferin opens satellite location inShelburne to better serve local residents

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A new support hub has opened in Shelburne, bringing a comprehensive range of social, health, and housing ...

Local snowmobilers from Dufferin Drift Busters heading to Wasaga to break world record

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART It is turning out to be a good year for snowmobilers across the province, with ample snow and cold temperatures to ...

Mono Nordic Ski Club hosts annual cross-country race

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART The Mono Nordic Ski Club hosted its annual cross-country race along the trails at Monora Park in Mono on Saturday, Jan. ...

Annual Fire and Ice Festival to return with ice carving, fire dancers

Written By Joshua Drakes LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The vibrant Fire and Ice Festival will return on Jan. 31 and will run through Feb. 1 ...

Centre Dufferin District High School’s basketball teams take first place in District 4 standings

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART Centre Dufferin District High School basketball teams are having a stellar season, with both the junior and senior teams in first ...

Junior C hockey moves into final stretch of the regular season with 10 games left

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART As the regular season moves to the final ten games, the North Carruthers Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League is ...

Shelburne Public Library encourages local residents to try the Foodland Kiosk

Did you know your library has a kiosk in Foodland? What’s a kiosk, you ask? Picture a vending machine full of books. The kiosk offers ...

Dufferin Film Festival invites filmmakers to submit short works

Written By Joshua Drakes LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Dufferin Film Festival is calling on filmmakers across the country to submit their work for the ...

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board named Best Employer in Canada by Forbes

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) is pleased to announce that it has been named to the Forbes List of Canada’s Best 300 employers ...

Ontario Snowmobile Safety Week encourages safe and responsible riding

Written By SAM ODROWSKI Snowmobiling provides a fun recreational activity to Ontarians through the winter, but it’s important to be aware of the risks involved ...

Island Lake Ice Fishing Derby officially gets underway at Island Lake Conservation Area

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART There is about 11 inches of ice on the lake at the Island Lake Conservation Area, making for a perfect setting ...

Shelburne Commissary Kitchen receives investment from Shelburne Rotary Club

Written By Joshua Drakes LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Shelburne Rotary Club, holding true to its core mission of supporting local initiatives and causes, has ...

Shelburne council declares Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Day

Written By Joshua Drakes LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTERShelburne council has proclaimed Feb. 14 as Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) Awareness Day, shining a light on a ...

Dufferin-Caledon MP Kyle Seeback seeks public input on extortion and community safety

Written By RILEY MURPHY LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Following a believed to be targeted shooting in Orangeville this January, Dufferin-Caledon MP Kyle Seeback is seeking ...

Monthly Message: Streams Community Hub shares the real shape of love

February has a way of putting the word “love” everywhere. On cards. In store windows. Across timelines. Hearts, roses, chocolates, glitter. Beautiful, yes. But when ...

Province dedicates $1.1 million to Headwaters to increase CT scan capacity

Written By Joshua Drakes LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Government of Ontario announced on Feb. 5 that over $1.1 million will be invested in Headwaters ...

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 ...

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 ...

Biden is now a Lost Cause

By Gwynne Dyer It really doesn’t matter whether Joe Biden is in peak condition intellectually during a second term as president. He did some useful ...

Go west young man!

By Brian Lockhart In the two or three years after I graduated high school, there was a mass exodus of Ontarians heading west. Thousands of ...

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