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Headline News – November 30, 2023

Lead changes again in Junior C loop, Alliston back in first place

Written By Brian Lockhart It has been a wild season for the Carruthers Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League, with first place changing almost weekly in a very competitive division this year. After the weekend, the Alliston Hornets have ...

Shelburne’s downtown core again flooded after water main breaks

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Shelburne residents and commuters were asked to avoid travelling through the downtown core on Monday following multiple ...

Securing Melancthon’s future: Info session about quarry pit

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter North Dufferin Agricultural and Community Taskforce (NDACT) and Strada Aggregate are hosting a public information session for ...

Royals’ make strong effort but take loss to Norwell

Written By Brian Lockhart The Centre Dufferin District High School Royals boys’ hockey team played a solid game when they were on the ice against ...

Dufferin County eyes 4% tax levy increase

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dufferin County councillors are back at the table, crunching numbers as they begin deliberations over the 2024 ...

Shelburne’s downtown core again flooded after water main breaks

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Shelburne residents and commuters were asked to avoid travelling through the downtown core on Monday following multiple ...

Shepherd’s Cupboard gets $10,000 grant as demand grows

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Shelburne’s food bank, Shepherd’s Cupboard, will be able to purchase more food to feed residents in need ...

Firefighters launch 14th Annual Community Food and Toy Drive

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Shelburne & District Firefighters Association has kicked off its 14th annual Toy and Food Drive fundraiser.  ...

Shelburne’s Haunt in the Park attracts historic attendance

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Spooky guests and the creatures that go bump in the night have left the Shelburne community for ...

Shelburne treasurer proposes five per cent tax increase

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Shelburne Town Council has had their first look at a breakdown of the draft budget for 2024.  ...

Dufferin OPP welcomes promoted Sergeant Corrie Trewartha

The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is pleased to announce the promotion of Staff Sergeant Corrie Trewartha from Sergeant to Staff Sergeant ...

Feature

Upcoming at Shelburne Library

From the Archives, Tuesday, December 12th, 2pm: Archivist Laura Camilleri will show some of the interesting finds from the Museum of Dufferin’s archives! Stay tuned ...

Sports

Stayner Siskins take top spot in PJHL’s Carruthers Division 

Written By Brian Lockhart The Carruthers Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League is providing a wild ride for fans this season. First place in ...

Shelburne Minor Hockey takes over CDRC for day-long event

Written By Brian Lockhart Hundreds of young hockey players, friends, and family came to the Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex on Saturday, Nov. 18, to be ...

Orillia Terriers leading North Carruthers Division of the PJHL

Written By Brian Lockhart The Orillia Terriers continue to hold on to first place in the North Carruthers Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League ...

CDDHS seniors boys compete at District 4 volleyball champtionship

Written By Brian Lockhart The Centre Dufferin District High School (CDDHS) Royals senior boys volleyball team made it to the District 4 championship held at ...

Orillia ties Alliston and Stayner for first place in PJHL

Written By Brian Lockhart So far, it has been a wild ride in the Carruthers Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League, with first place ...

Sports program at CDDHS benefits from student participation at Plowing Match  

Written By Brian Lockhart The sports program at Centre Dufferin District High School will benefit from the help student volunteers provided at the International Plowing ...

Centre Dufferin gears up for CWOSSA after district championship

Written By DANIELLE WILLIAMS Centre Dufferin District High School’s (CDDHS) cross-country team is heading to CWOSSA after a solid performance at a local tournament.  Last ...

CDDHS Royals girls’ basketball team in 3rd place after win over Erin

Written By Brian Lockhart The Centre Dufferin District High School Royals senior girl’s basketball team is in third place in the District 4 standings after ...

Amaranth Wolves 2023 DCC Champions beating out Shelburne Stallions

Written By Brian Lockhart The Amaranth Wolves have captured the 2023 DCC championship with a win over the Shelburne Stallions in the final game of ...

Three-way tie in Provincial Junior Hockey League

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART There is some serious competition in the North Carruthers division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League this season, as three teams ...

Community News

Upcoming at Shelburne Library

From the Archives, Tuesday, December 12th, 2pm: Archivist Laura Camilleri will show some of the interesting finds from the Museum of Dufferin’s archives! Stay tuned ...

County launches food waste campaign 

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dufferin County is calling on local residents to think more about the food they get rid of ...

Party Rockers Entertainment Youth Fundraiser Dance returns to Shelburne

Written By Danielle Williams Party Rockers Entertainment dedicates itself to providing a fun and safe environment for today’s youth to socialize and enjoy time with ...

Shelburne Hamper Program ready to spread holiday cheer to families in need

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Shelburne Hamper Program is looking to give families in need in the community a helping hand ...

Don’t miss the deadline to send a letter to Santa at the North Pole 

If your child plans to send a letter to Santa this year with hopes of receiving a reply, make sure they drop it in a ...

1920’s New York comes alive in LP Stage Productions’ Bugsy Malone Jr.

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Travel back in time to 1920s New York – the era of rival gangs, flapper girls and ...

Local monologue competition winners announced

Written By Danielle WIlliams The winners of Streams Community Hub’s 3rd annual Word of Mouth Monologue Competition have been announced.  Eleven participants between the ages ...

Rural yard waste pick up extended

Rural yard waste collection has been extended. Residents in rural areas can book one more collection for the week of Dec. 4. Please call GFL ...

County Council declares gender-based and intimate partner violence a epidemic 

Dufferin County Council has declared gender-based and intimate partner violence an epidemic, and has called on the provincial and federal governments to provide the necessary ...

County launches Community Engagement Framework and Climate-Equity Lenses

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The County of Dufferin has introduced a new framework for community engagement and has also adopted climate ...

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