June 2021 Archive

No one will be punished

by BRIAN LOCKHART The recent discovery of a grave site at a formal residential school in British Columbia has sent shock waves across the country. ...

Dufferin parents, teacher react to extension of virtual learning

Written By Fatima Baig Premier Doug Ford recently announced that students won’t be returning to classrooms for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year and ...

CDDHS Co-op Corner: Champ Burger

Written By Alex Rose This week Alex Rose from Centre Dufferin District High School (CDDHS) shares a little bit about their experience and how Champ ...

Local Food Week showcases the importance of supporting local farmers

Written By Jessica Laurenza June 7-13 is Ontario’s local food week – an opportunity to celebrate, appreciate and support fresh, healthy, home-grown food. Ontario is ...

Feds being called to implement TRC Calls to Action

Written By Sam Odrowski Following the tragic discovery of a mass unmarked grave site containing the remains of 215 Indigenous children at a residential school ...

OPP’s operation freeze launches

Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers will be on the lookout for youth demonstrating acts of kindness and exhibiting positive behaviour in the community.  On ...

Michelle Hanson looking for new lawyer ahead of jury trial

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Michelle Hanson, an Amaranth mother facing charges in relation to the 2018 death of her three-year old ...

Ontario begins reopening tomorrow

The Wellington–Dufferin¬¬–Guelph Public Health region just passed the milestone of getting 70 per cent of adults vaccinated with their first dose against COVID-19 and Ontario ...

Changes to LTC offer more freedom for residents

Written By Jessica Laurenza Some provincial restrictions on long-term care homes are being lifted following high vaccination percentages in the homes and overall public health ...

‘Think Local’ market at Fiddle Park in the works

Written By Jessica Laurenza Think local, shop local. In honour of everything local, the Dufferin Board of Trade (DBOT) is hosting a “Think Local” market ...

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