June 2021 Archive

Orangeville SPCA kicks off Sweat for Pets campaign

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Ontario SPCA Orangeville Animal Centre has kicked off the second annual Sweat for Pets virtual fundraiser.  The ...

Gypsy moth outbreaks grow larger

Written By Sam Odrowski The presence of gypsy moths (L.D.D moth) is rising around Dufferin County and all of southern Ontario following a relatively mild ...

UGDSB approves new Indigenous Education policy

At the May 25 Board Meeting, the Upper Grand District School Board approved the adoption of a new Board Policy, Policy 519 Indigenous Educatin (First ...

Peter Renshaw remembered for his commitment to Dufferin County

Written By Sam Odrowski The Dufferin community is grieving the loss of a man who contributed so much to the region. With great sadness, Peter ...

Headwaters hospital’s fundraising campaign reaches $200,000

In April, the Headwaters Health Care Foundation (HHCF) launched the “Investing in a Clearer Picture” campaign to bring state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging technology to the hospital.  ...

Lord Dufferin IODE geranium sale sees incredible support

Written By Sam Odrowski The Lord Dufferin IODE’s 27th Annual Geranium Fundraiser was a major success, quickly selling out of all 4,000 plants, and raising ...

Flags lowered at Shelburne Town Hall to honour indigenous children

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Town of Shelburne has lowered the Canadian flag at Town Hall to half mast, in recognition ...

Shelburne Legion selling remembrance poppy pins for 100 year anniversary

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter This year marks the 100 year anniversary of the remembrance poppy in Canada, and to recognize the ...

UGDSB kicks off board wide Pride Month celebrations

We include all awesome humans – UGDSB Kicks off Pride Month celebrations  Throughout the month of June, the Upper Grand District School Board will be ...

Council working to address wastewater allocation issues

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Shelburne Town Council once again addressed wastewater allocation for new developments in the community after receiving a ...

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