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 $4,459 donation, including medical bags to the Shelburne and District Fire Department. The newly donated ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ontario Provincial Police seek public assistanceto solve 2024 muder of Melancthon resident

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have renewed their appeal for public assistance in the homicide investigation of 65-year-old ...

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 ...

Shelburne author releases educational children’s book on mindfulness

Written By Constance Scrafield Shelburne teacher Christie Reid recently published her very first book, The Guide Inside. It’s a children’s book, designed to teach youngsters ...

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 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 ...

Recharge your mind: Community Wellness Expo offers midweek escape in Mono

The Well-Comm Network invites the community to experience a heart-centred day of wellness, connection, and inspiration at the upcoming Community Wellness Expo. The not-for-profit, community-focused ...

Dufferin paramedic service reduces time lost to offload delays

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Dufferin County Paramedic Service (DCPS) reached milestones over the last year that bode well for the ...

Community-driven video sheds light on domestic and sexual violence in Dufferin-Caledon

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A new community-driven awareness video is putting a spotlight on gender-based violence in Dufferin County and Caledon, ...

Friends of the Sheldon organize effort to save outdoor education centre

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Imagine looking up into the night sky, and for the first time, really seeing the stars. For ...

Ontario connecting more than 7,000 people to primary care in Dufferin-Caledon

The Ontario government is taking the next step toward delivering its Primary Care Action Plan, which is on track to connect everyone in the province ...

Mulmur 175 Run for Honeywood raises funds, builds momentum for local arena

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Mulmur 175 Run for Honeywood delivered a strong turnout and community backing, even after an uncertain ...

Ontario government enacts free fishing during Mother’s Day weekend

This Mother’s Day weekend, Ontario is offering families a chance to cast a line and enjoy the outdoors together for free. From May 9 to ...

Spring Economic Update projects $66.9 billion deficit amid new spending initiative

Written By SAM ODROWSKI Canada’s finances came into focus last week with the release of the 2026 Spring Economic Update. Presented on April 28, the ...

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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