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Keeping Dufferin Out of the Cold: Homelessness continues to impact local residents

March 20, 2025   ·   0 Comments

It’s been a long, cold, and very snowy winter in Dufferin County — the sort of weather that seems best for hot chocolate and catching ...

Former Dufferin County employee honoured with Forest Stewardship Award

Written By PAULA BROWN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A former Dufferin County employee is being recognized for her decades of dedicated work.  Caroline Mach, former ...

Dufferin OPP launch ‘Lock it or Lose it’ program to help residents protect possessions

Dufferin OPP officers are encouraging residents to secure their vehicles, homes, and belongings with the return of their “Lock It or Lose It” program.  The ...

Warmer temperatures cause flooding in Grand Valley, Amaranth, East Garfraxa

Dufferin County communities weathered flooding this past weekend as snow melt from warm temperatures and rainfall bring signs of the changing of seasons.  The Grand ...

Buy Local campaign gains traction in municipalities across Dufferin County

Written By JAMES MATTHEWS Orangeville council has added its collective voice to the effort to promote Canadian suppliers over companies south of the border. Mayor ...

Salaries of Dufferin County Councillors disclosed in recent report

Written By PAULA BROWN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Dufferin County Councillors racked up nearly half a million in salary and expenses in 2024 according to ...

Celebrating women entrepreneurs for International Women’s Day

On March 8, the Dufferin Board of Trade proudly celebrated the many incredible women in business. International Women’s Day is a time to recognize the ...

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 ...

Automatic Speed Enforcement cameras officially authorized in Shelburne

Written By PAULA BROWN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Drivers travelling through Shelburne will want to keep a close eye on their speed or they could ...

NDACT’s former Peer Reviewer shares concerns

Written By PAULA BROWN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The North Dufferin Agricultural and Community Taskforce (NDACT) has released Garry Hunter from his duties as their ...

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