March 2026 Archive

Project Lifesaver helps to rapidly locate missing elderly woman in Melancthon

Written By Sam Odrowski Dufferin the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers successfully located a missing elderly woman in Melancthon, just one hour after deploying Project ...

Shelburne Public Library to host writer’s workshop

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A new writing group at the Shelburne Public Library aims to bring together local writers of all ...

Shelburne recognizes Autism Awareness Day with proclamation and flag raising

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Town of Shelburne will mark April 2 as Autism Awareness Day, joining communities across the globe ...

Streams Community Hub hosts crochet workshop for Tumbler Ridge victims

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A Shelburne-based initiative is bringing the community together through creativity and compassion to support those affected by ...

Monthly Message: FTP marks International Women’s Day with empowering event 

International Women’s Day (IWD) – celebrated annually on March 8 – is always meaningful for us at Family Transition Place (FTP). It’s a time to ...

War on Iran: A series of miscalculations

by GWYNNE DYER Still not four full weeks into the war, and already Donald Trump’s “short-term excursion” – decapitate the Iranian regime with a surprise ...

A cashless society

by BRIAN LOCKHART When you were a kid, you likely received an envelope from an older relative on your birthday or at Christmas. Usually, it ...

Town of Shelburne launching week-long cleanup ahead of Earth Day

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER In the lead-up to Earth Day on April 22, the Town of Shelburne is introducing a coordinated, ...

Royal Canadian Legion offers free 2026 membership to bring new faces and supporters

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Royal Canadian Legion is marking its 100-year anniversary in 2026 with an ambitious recruitment drive that ...

Local grocers honoured for outstanding community support

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Three local grocery leaders have been formally recognized for their exceptional support of food security initiatives and ...

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