April 2021 Archive

Local health unit expecting 51,000 doses of vaccine by the end of May

On Monday (April 26), WDG Public Health received updated vaccine shipment details. The Province now projects that our region will receive 44,460 doses of Pfizer ...

Town of Shelburne to begin road resurfacing of Main Street May 3

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With the arrival of warmer weather, the Town of Shelburne is set to begin a road resurfacing ...

COMMUNITY AWARDS: Shelburne Town Council recognized the efforts of seven community members during their meeting their meeting on Monday (April 26) with the Community Excellence Awards. Pictured is Yehya Soliman, the founder of Muslims of Shelburne Centre and Muslims of Dufferin, receiving his certificate and medal from Mayor Wade Mills

Town of Shelburne presents Community Excellence Awards

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Shelburne Town council started their April 26 meeting recognizing six deserving community members, with the presentation of ...

Shelburne’s first retail cannabis shop opens Friday

The first retail cannabis store in the Town of Shelburne is set to open its doors this Friday (April 30).  “We’re pretty thankful to be ...

First mosque opens in Shelburne

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter When Shelburne resident Imam Yehya Soliman founded Muslims of Dufferin, he was looking to create a place ...

People’s stake in Air Canada

by PETER BLACK We Canadians, all 37.5 million of us, are now shareholders of Air Canada, thanks to the $6 billion financial support package the ...

The worst ever?

by BRIAN LOCKHART “Doug Ford is the worst Premier in Ontario history.” That is a quote from Ontario Liberal party leader Steven Del Duca, in ...

OPP crack down on commercial vehicles

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Dufferin Detachment area roadways continue to see a considerable presence of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). Due to their size, weight and ...

Witnesses assist the OPP in arrest of impaired driver

The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a driver with impaired operation and fail-to-remain as a result of traffic complaints in Melancthon ...

Ontario expands age eligibility for AstraZeneca

On Monday (April 19), Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement to expand COVID-19 vaccination eligibility at pharmacies and ...

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