Canadian historian Craig Baird to highlight local history at Shelburne’s Grace Tipling Hall

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Craig Baird, a nationally recognized Canadian history storyteller, will visit Shelburne on July 14 as part of a two month cross-country tour designed to bring the stories of small communities to a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Shelburne celebrates Pride Month with community flag raising

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Town of Shelburne marked Pride Month with a Pride flag-raising ceremony at Jack Downing Park on ...

First-degree murder charge laid after Dufferin OPP officer struck by vehicle during arrest

Written By Sam Odrowski A Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer has died after being struck by a vehicle during an attempted arrest in northern ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

New Lowell dominates senior division of North Dufferin Baseball League

Written By Brian Lockhart The New Lowell Knights continue to lead the North Dufferin Baseball League (NBDL) senior division, remaining undefeated so far this season. ...

Phoenix stage a comeback to defeat the Mavericks by 14 runs

Written By Brian Lockhart Shelburne Sports and Cultural Club cricket action produced an exciting game over the weekend when the Phoenix and Mavericks battled it ...

Soccer fever takes over Alliston as FIFA Team Panama starts training camp

Written By Brian Lockhart It was an opportunity to see a world-class soccer team in action as the Panama National Soccer team started training at ...

Mavericks defeat Phoenix as Shelburne cricket season gets underway

Written By Brian Lockhart Cricket season is underway, and the Shelburne Sports and Cultural Club teams are now playing regular games on the pitch at ...

New Lowell remains undefeated in North Dufferin Baseball League’s senior division

Written By Brian Lockhart The New Lowell Knights continue to lead the senior division of the North Dufferin Baseball League after winning 5-4 over the ...

Honeywood celebrates the opening of refurbished baseball diamond

Written By Brian Lockhart There was a lot of town spirit and some good baseball when Honeywood celebrated the reopening of its baseball diamond on ...

New Lowell remains undefeated, leading the NDBL senior division

Written By Brian Lockhart The defending Strother Cup champion New Lowell Knights are having a stellar season, so far undefeated and leading the North Dufferin ...

Mansfield Cubs U14 Rep A/AA team remains undefeated early in the season

Written By Brian Lockhart The Mansfield Cubs U14 Rep A/AA team are looking good in the early season, going undefeated in their first four games. ...

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 ...

Off-road vehicle riders must obey the law, says Dufferin OPP

Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are reminding off-road vehicle (ORV) riders to operate responsibly and only in areas where they are legally permitted to ...

Shelburne Public Library encourages the community to attend upcoming local events

Save the date for these engaging events! TD Summer Reading Club Kick-off Party – Friday, July 3 from 11 to 3 p.m. Join the library ...

Community gathers to celebrate 10-year anniversary of Mono Pollinator Garden

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The patch of land that is now the home of the Mono Pollinator Garden started as a ...

Streams Community Hub to host annual Open House Summer BBQ

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Streams Community Hub will welcome residents to its third annual Open House Summer BBQ later this month, ...

Canada Day remains a celebration of unity, history and national pride for veteran John Flannery

For Dufferin County resident and veteran John Flannery, Canada Day represents the most significant national celebration on the calendar. More than a holiday, he views ...

Where to celebrate in Shelburne

CDRC Canada Day Swim Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Location: CDRC – 200 Fiddle Park Ln Sponsor: Tim Hortons Canada Day Celebrations at Greenwood Park ...

Shelburne plans family fun, entertainment and fireworks for Canada Day

Residents will have plenty of opportunities to celebrate Canada Day in Shelburne this year, with activities beginning before July 1 for seniors and culminating in ...

Headwaters announces inaugural Tony Pringle Memorial Award recipients

Written By SAM ODROWSKI A new scholarship program created at the local hospital honours the legacy of a dedicated community leader and champion of health ...

Family Transition Place offers education and works towards prevention

Education is one of the most powerful tools we have to prevent gender-based violence — and at FTP, it’s a commitment that runs deep. From ...

Community support shines at ‘An Evening Under the Stars’ gala for Dufferin Community Foundation

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES and SAM ODROWSKI More than 220 guests gathered in Mono on June 18 for the Dufferin Community Foundation’s (DCF) annual “An ...

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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