March 2023 Archive

Government of Ontario releases 2023 budget, deficit projected to be $2.2 billion

Written By Brian Lockhart Ontario’s Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy, has released the province’s 2023 budget. “Ontario’s economy remains resilient, but the road ahead continues ...

Dufferin Muslim Centre invites community to break fast with them during Ramadan

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Muslim community in Dufferin County is coming together to celebrate Ramadan. Every night of Ramadan, the ...

Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir coming to Shelburne church

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Trinity United Church in Shelburne is welcoming a mass male voice choir for a concert show later ...

Food posioning impacts one third of attendees at annual luncheon

But outbreak didn’t waver attendees support for Family Transition Place, raising $50,000 Written By Sam Odrowski Family Transition Place (FTP) recently celebrated the accomplishments of women with ...

Dufferin County calls on province to address homelessness

Written By James Matthews Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dufferin County has called on the provincial government to collaborate with municipalities to address homelessnessin Ontario. The ...

Proposal put forward to expand Ontario’s Guaranteed Annual Income System

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter More low-income seniors could receive support from the provincial government with a proposal to expand the Guaranteed ...

Climate change from an Indigenous perspective event held at MoD

Written By Brian Lockhart Most people are aware of the potential of climate change on our environment, but for indigenous people, a changing climate can ...

Dufferin OPP to remain focused on keeping the peace during bi-weekly ‘freedom’ protests 

Written By PAULA BROWN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Shelburne residents should not expect the Dufferin OPP to take a “heavy hand” in stopping the bi-weekly ...

Shelburne Minor Baseball in conflict with town over naming their players

Written By Brian Lockhart Shelburne Minor Baseball is still hoping to have a 2023 season on local baseball diamonds, but a dispute with the town ...

Ontario Minor Hockey announces non-body checking option for players

Written By Brian Lockhart The Ontario Minor Hockey Association has announced plans to revise its body-checking policy and will offer non-contact hockey to players U14 ...

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