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 about mindfulness. Naturally, the first question was to ask for Reid’s definition of mindfulness. Her ...

Theatre Orangeville set to present ‘Common Ground,’ an 80s romantic comedy

Written By Joshua Drakes LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Theatre Orangeville is going back in time with Common Ground, a romantic comedy premiering Feb. 6 that ...

NEW YEAR’S BABY

The very fi rst baby to be born in Orangeville in 2026 –Heink Fandrich – came into the world at 4:40 a.m. on Jan. 2, ...

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 ...

Theatre Orangeville’s Common Ground: a fun blast from the past

Written By Joshua Drakes LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Theatre Orangeville’s production of Common Ground offers audiences a warm, character-driven story that balances heartbreak with classic ...

Shelburne Muskies draw large crowd to Face-Off for Cancer fundraiser

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART The stands at the Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex were packed in support of the Shelburne Muskies in their game against the ...

Dufferin County Paramedic Service unveils new crest to better reflect mission

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Dufferin County Paramedic Service has changed its crest in an effort to better represent its expanding ...

Orangeville mayor picks up the mantle of county warden

Written By Joshua Drakes LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Orangeville Mayor Lisa Post is Dufferin County’s new warden. County councillors elected Post to be the 149th ...

Melancthon mayor ‘shocked’ by raid at local scrapyard

Written By Joshua Drakes LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Changes are being proposed following the discovery that a local scrapyard was in possession of illegal items ...

Shelburne’s Santa Claus parade to return to downtown core

Written By Joshua Drakes LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER For those who are in search of some holiday cheer, Santa Claus is coming to town. Shelburne’s ...

Provincial Junior Hockey League playoffs are underway across the province

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART The Provincial Junior Hockey League is in playoff mode as eight divisions across the province battle it out to see which ...

Both CDDHS basketball teams to compete in District 4 championships

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART Centre Dufferin District High School Royals boys’ basketball teams will be going to the District 4 championship games after winning their ...

Special Olympics Polar Plunge moving indoors at CDRC for this year’s chilly event

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART If you ever wanted to use the phrase ‘shiver me timbers’ in a sentence at an appropriate time, you’ll get your ...

Stayner and Alliston teams battle for first place in North Carruthers Division

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART With only three games left on the regular season schedule, the Stayner Siskins and the Alliston Hornets are separated by a ...

Centre Dufferin Royals basketball teams remain in first place

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART The junior and senior Centre Dufferin District High School basketball teams are having a good season, with both of them in ...

Provincial Junior Hockey League teams play final games before start of post-season

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART The start of February signals the final stretch of regular-season hockey games around the province. The North Carruthers Division of the ...

Shelburne Wolves U18 hockey team win final regular season game

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART The Shelburne Wolves U18 Rep team has had a good season and capped off its final regular game with a win ...

HART Hub Dufferin opens satellite location inShelburne to better serve local residents

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A new support hub has opened in Shelburne, bringing a comprehensive range of social, health, and housing ...

Local snowmobilers from Dufferin Drift Busters heading to Wasaga to break world record

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART It is turning out to be a good year for snowmobilers across the province, with ample snow and cold temperatures to ...

Mono Nordic Ski Club hosts annual cross-country race

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART The Mono Nordic Ski Club hosted its annual cross-country race along the trails at Monora Park in Mono on Saturday, Jan. ...

Shelburne Public Library highlights the power of short stories, shares staff pick of the week

Do you ever read short stories? Short stories possess a unique power through their brevity, delivering intense emotional experiences, profound insights, and focused narratives that ...

Orangeville SPCA rolls out the Neuter Scooter, offering free surgeries

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Ontario SPCA’s Mobile Neuter Scooter program in Orangeville marked World Spay Day Tuesday, Feb. 24, with ...

Police warn residents of increase in CRA-themed scams throughout tax season

Written By Brian Lockhart As Canadians begin preparing their 2026 income tax returns, the Ontario Provincial Police are reminding the public to stay vigilant against ...

Don’t wait for the water: Take flood prevention measures and stay safe

Floods can wreak havoc on homes, causing extensive damage to infrastructure and personal belongings and posing significant risks to safety. With warmer, wetter weather in ...

Black Parent Council says racism continues, UGDSB ignoring concerns

Written By Robin George Black parents say Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) officials may talk the talk about anti-racism, but they are not walking ...

CDDHS Royals girls’ varsity hockey team compete for District 4 championship

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART The Centre Dufferin District High School Royals girls’ varsity hockey team competed for the District 4 championship on Thursday, Feb. 26. ...

Centre Dufferin girls hockey team defeats Westside in District 4 semi-finals

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART It was a game that had to go into overtime to decide a winner and provided an exciting day for both ...

Family Transition Place works to advance gender equality through International Women’s Day

Written By SAM ODROWSKI A global celebration of the cultural, political and social achievements of women is being marked locally today to recognize International Women’s ...

Canadian women’s entrepreneurship surges, but equal representation remains elusive

Written By SAM ODROWSKI Canadian women have taken the business world by storm over the last 50 years, more than doubling the number of female-owned ...

Town of Shelburne to screen the SpongeBob movie for March break

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Town of Shelburne is hosting a screening of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants later this ...

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 ...

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 ...

Biden is now a Lost Cause

By Gwynne Dyer It really doesn’t matter whether Joe Biden is in peak condition intellectually during a second term as president. He did some useful ...

Go west young man!

By Brian Lockhart In the two or three years after I graduated high school, there was a mass exodus of Ontarians heading west. Thousands of ...

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