August 2023 Archive

Several events coming up at the Shelburne Public Library 

Library Card Sign Up Month, September 1st-30th: Each September is library card sign up month! Drop in to explore all that your library has to ...

New executive director hired at Dufferin Arts Council

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Dufferin Arts Council (DAC) has welcomed a new executive director – Shirley Boxem.  “What I love ...

New exhibit featuring views of Northern Ontario on display at Town of Shelburne Art Gallery 

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Escape to the scenic views of Northern Ontario with the latest art exhibit at the Town of ...

County of Dufferin lobby’s province for help with housing, environmental issues

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The County of Dufferin is lobbying for the provincial government to help address housing and environmental priorities ...

Basketball referees needed for the upcoming 2023-24 season

Basketball is a flourishing sport across Ontario, and the country, as more people are taking up the sport. As a result, the need for referees ...

Dufferin Cricket Club establishes home base at field in Beeton

Written By Brian Lockhart The Dufferin Cricket Club is going to start playing games at Mel Mitchell Athletic Field in Beeton on a regular basis. ...

Orillia Royals claim NBDL Junior Championship 

Written By Brian Lockhart The Orillia Royals have claimed the North Dufferin Baseball League Championship with a 13-2 win over the Creemore Padres in the ...

Ruling Party Syndrome

by GWYNNE DYER “No-one will stop us from ruling this country. You will be lost if you don’t vote for ZANU-PF,” said President Emmerson Mnangagwa ...

A burst of joy

by BRIAN LOCKHART There is a well-known Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph titled ‘Burst of Joy’ that shows a family running to meet their husband and father ...

Man wanted for assualt faces several additional charges

Officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a male wanted on a warrant in the first instance. Members of the ...

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