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 part of the municipality’s ongoing anniversary events – combining local food, agricultural education and family ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ontario SPCA marks World Spay Day with more than 200 free surgeries

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is marked World Spay Day on Feb. 24 by providing 227 free spay and neuter surgeries across the province, ...

Shelburne Curling Club to celebrate 100th anniversary with open house

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART If you have ever driven by the Shelburne Curling Club and were curious about curling, you will have a chance to ...

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 ...

Provincial Junior Hockey League division finals underway

Written By Brian Lockhart The Provincial Junior Hockey League has moved into the division championship series as teams from across the province battle it out ...

Centre Dufferin athletes achieve success at OFSAA wrestling competition

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART Five Centre Dufferin District High School athletes competed at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations wrestling championships this year and ...

Centre Dufferin Royals’ junior team competes in District 4 championship

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART The Centre Dufferin District High School Royals junior boys basketball team competed in the District 4 championship game on their home ...

CDDHS Royals senior boys win District 4 basketball championship

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART The Centre Dufferin District High School Royals senior boys basketball team are District 4 champions after winning the final game 57-49 ...

M&M Food Market in Dufferin County honoured with national Community Involvement Award

Written By SAM ODROWSKI Many Dufferin County businesses play an important role in ensuring local sports teams, charities and community groups receive sponsorships and donations ...

Shelburne Public Library offers free Credit Valley Conservation and Ontario Park passes

Spring is a great time to explore the outdoors, and the Shelburne Public Library has just the incentive – park passes. With your library card, ...

Green Ribbons for Mike campaign boosts organ donor awareness in Dufferin County

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Every April, Orangeville residents might notice a collection of green ribbons downtown. Not everyone might know what ...

Orangeville and District SPCA celebrates Volunteer Week, honouring the critical support provided by volunteers

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Orangeville and District Animal Centre is marking National Volunteer Week by ...

How seniors can find a suitable volunteering opportunity in their community

Volunteering is a rewarding experience that engages people from all walks of life. While young adults and adults in middle age may find it hard ...

Volunteers make waves during National Volunteer Week 2026

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER From April 20 to 25, communities across the country will come together to celebrate National Volunteer Week, ...

Annual Ontario Volunteer Service Awards recognize those who consistently make a difference in their community

Written By SAM ODROWSKI Roughly 4.2 million people in Ontario volunteer, contributing to the fabric of the communities they live in. To honour those who ...

Charities and non-profits across Dufferin County celebrate National Volunteer Week 2026

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER National Volunteer Week 2026 runs from April 19 to 25, and groups across Dufferin County are recognizing ...

Theatre Orangeville presents new play ‘The Wedding Party,’ a hilariously dysfunctional comedy running until May 3: review

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Weddings, family gatherings – they hold the potential to reunite distant relatives, old friends, share memories, and ...

Shelburne Rotary Club partners with Tim Hortons for 2026 Smile Cookie campaign

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Smile Cookie Campaign will run from April 27 to May 3 in Shelburne. The spirit of ...

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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