Headline News – July 10, 2025

Shelburne Long Term Care resident celebrates 102nd birthday

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Shelburne Long Term Care Home has marked a milestone birthday for one of its residents. Family, friends and neighbours gathered at the local long-term care home, located at 200 Robert St. in Shelburne, ...

Inaugural Earth & Fire: Clay and Glass Festival coming to Museum of Dufferin

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Museum of Dufferin (MoD) is bringing together talented artisans from across the province to showcase their unique ...

Historic Corbetton Church reopens after extensive renovations

Written By PAULA BROWN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Have a wedding, a celebration of life, or an annual general meeting to host? The Museum of ...

Dufferin firefighters receive hands-on training with the Ontario Fire College’s mobile unit

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Firefighters in Dufferin County participated in hands-on simulated training to help prepare them for unique scenarios and keep ...

Shelburne’s Town Hall Art Gallery features Orangeville Art Group in new exhibit

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dufferin residents have the opportunity to celebrate seven decades of artistry in the community at the hands of ...

Shelburne’s Town Hall Art Gallery features Orangeville Art Group in new exhibit

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dufferin residents have the opportunity to celebrate seven decades of artistry in the community at the hands of ...

Family Transition Place to hold open house marking 40th anniversary

By Paula Brown Family Transition Place (FTP) is celebrating 40 years of work in the community, and to show their appreciation for the ongoing support, ...

Dufferin County’s Youth Climate Activation Circle holds ‘Plant Our Future’ event

By Paula Brown A group of young local climate activists are hoping to spark conversations on how native plants can help climate resilience locally with ...

Young Entrepreneur Business Fair highlights youth-led companies

Written By PAULA BROWN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Young local business owners had the opportunity to share their small businesses with the community at a ...

New owner takes over Shelburne Foodland at Emerald Crossing Plaza

Written By PAULA BROWN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Shelburne Foodland is moving into another chapter, as they welcome new owner – Nehmat Haidari.  Haidari purchased ...

Remembering the destruction from the 1985 tornado

Grand Valley survivor reflects on impact 40 years later Written By BRIAN LOCKHART It has been 40 years since a devastating series of tornadoes ripped ...

Feature

One of 1,000 campaign at Streams looks to create sustainable funding base

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Streams Community Hub is hoping to address its sustainability and longevity in the local community with a new ...

Sports

Baysox continue to lead North Dufferin Baseball League’s senior division

By Brian Lockhart The Owen Sound Baysox continue to lead the North Dufferin Baseball League (NBDL) with first place in the standings after 16 games. ...

Phoenix and Mavericks meet for Game Two of Dufferin Cricket Club series

By Brian Lockhart Dufferin Cricket Club action pitted the Phoenix against the Mavericks for Game Two of a best-of-seven series at KTH Park in Shelburne ...

Shelburne Sports and Culture Club and DCC host OCC for weekend cricket match at KTH Park in Shelburne

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART The Shelburne Sports and Culture Club (SSCC) and the Dufferin Cricket Club (DCC) hosted the Orangeville Cricket Club (OCC) for a ...

Warriors dominate Samurais, Knights stun Gladiators in low-scoring but thrilling cricket match

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART Weekend action on the cricket pitch at KTH Park in Shelburne saw a couple of exciting matches.  Warriors verses Samurais In ...

Mansfield Cubs U15 AA improve record after win over Muskoka

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART The Mansfield Cubs U15 AA got the bats moving early in their game against the Muskoka Hornets on the diamond in ...

Mansfield U15 Cubs come alive in fourth inning to defeat Aurora Jays

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART It took a few innings for the Mansfield Cubs U15 AA team to get into the swing of things when they ...

Shelburne Thunder U13 has solid start to new season

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART The Shelburne Thunder U13 team is having a stellar season after putting a lot of hard work and dedication into their ...

Knights triumph in chase, Sudhakaran strikes hat-trick magic

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART It was a thrilling week at the Shelburne Cricket Club as two standout contests lit up the pitch with explosive batting ...

Mansfield Cubs U15 AA delivers walk-off win over Barrie Baycats

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART The Mansfield Cubs U15 AA team delivered a huge seventh inning for the win in their game against the Barrie Baycats ...

Cubs blanked by Lisle Astros in mid-week game in Mansfield

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART The Mansfield Senior Cubs were hitting and playing a good defensive game when they hosted the Lisle Astros in Mansfield on ...

Community News

One of 1,000 campaign at Streams looks to create sustainable funding base

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Streams Community Hub is hoping to address its sustainability and longevity in the local community with a new ...

Canadian singer-songwriter Emm Gryner to perform at Windrush Estate Winery

By Paula Brown Dufferin County residents have the chance to experience a kaleidoscope of music as three-time Juno nominee and notable Canadian singer-songwriter Emm Gryner ...

Shelburne Public Library shares upcoming events, recommended read

Upcoming Events Summer Reading 2025 is upon us! People of all ages can still register on Beanstack for their respective Summer Reading Challenges. Do you ...

Upper Grand District School Board approves roughly $550 million combined budget 

Written By SAM ODROWSKI The 2025-2026 school year budget for the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) was recently approved by board trustees.  The budget ...

Vintage airplanes soar into Dufferin for Centennial Celebration

Written By PAULA BROWN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Aviation enthusiasts flew into Dufferin County for a special event commemorating the centennial anniversary of an aircraft ...

It’s a Holly, jolly idea: Orangeville Citizen launches inaugural Christmas market

Written By SAM ODROWSKI A new festive tradition is coming. HollyFest. The Orangeville Citizen is proud to announce HollyFest, a two-day indoor artisan Christmas market ...

Teddy Bear Clinic for kids returning to Headwaters Health Care Centre

Written By PAULA BROWN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Dufferin County residents, mark your calendars for the return of a “beary” special tradition at Headwaters Health ...

Monthly Message: Streams offers more than just summer camp

If you walk into our space on a summer morning, you’ll hear laughter before you open the door. Inside, kids are shaping dough, learning new ...

Orangeville Food Bank opens new location for Dufferin Food Share/Grand Valley Food Bank

Written By SAM ODROWSKI The Orangeville Food Bank announced it will be opening the new home of the Dufferin Food Share/Grand Valley Food Bank at ...

Province commits $9.5 million to enhance transit between Orangeville and Dundalk

Written By PAULA BROWN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Residents, businesses and visitors across Grey, Bruce and Dufferin counties can look forward to rural transit enhancements ...

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