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Woman, 31, killed in seven car collision in Melancthon

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A 31-year-old woman from Barrie was killed on Tuesday after a transport truck entered a construction zone ...

Dufferin Men’s Shelter to close in September without boost in funding

Written By Sam Odrowski Orangeville’s only homeless shelter for men could close soon due to a lack of funding. Erin Goodyear, executive director of the ...

RV spaces at International Plowing Match and Rural Expo still available

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Visitors of the 104th International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo can experience the agricultural event from ...

International Plowing Match invites students to learn about agriculture

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Summer is coming to an end, and students will soon be back in the classroom, but an ...

Local student tutors younger kids in outdoor French classes

Written By Brian Lockhart A local Shelburne high school student is passing on her knowledge of the French language by holding outdoor classes in the ...

Inaugural Emma’s Way Walk, advocating for autism, held in Lions Park

Written By Sam Odrowski The Inaugural Emma’s Way Walk came to Orangeville on Saturday (Aug. 19), raising acceptance and awareness for the autistic community locally. ...

Council lobby’s province to help fund growth

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Town of Shelburne has approached the provincial government regarding the expansion and affordability of the Town’s ...

Awareness and funding for autism support to be raised at inaugural Emma’s Way Walk

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The opportunity to generate awareness and fundraise to support the neurodiverse community is coming to Orangeville this ...

Orillia Royals lead Creemore Padresin NDBL Junior Championship Series

Written By Brian Lockhart The Orillia Royals have taken a two-game lead over the Creemore Padres in the North Dufferin Baseball League’s Junior Division Championship ...