February 2024 Archive

Quilt raffle fundraising for personal care items at Family Transition Place

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Family Transition Place (FTP) is hoping to give one individual the comfort of a warm quilt, as ...

Shelburne artist shares story behind his exhibit in Town Hall Art Show

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Works of art from local Black artists have been celebrated this February in a special Black History ...

Leading with authenticity: Damon Ealey shares his journey as Centre Dufferin’s first Black principal

Written By Danielle Williams  In the halls of Centre Dufferin District High School (CDDHS), Damon Ealey stands as a beacon of authenticity, integrity, and leadership. ...

‘Black history is Canadian history’: Event at Grace Tipling Hall celebrates Black heritage

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As February comes to a close for another year, Dufferin County residents had the chance to celebrate ...

Why economic rights matter as much as democratic rights

by FRANK STRONACH A month ago, some of the richest and most powerful people on the planet gathered in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic ...

Put down the phone

by BRIAN LOCKHART “Beam me up Scotty.” For fans of the Star Trek series, that little futuristic communication device they used on the original television ...

Impaired driving, cannabis possession charges laid

Dufferin OPP charged a 37 year old Toronto man with multiple offenses after a traffic stop.  On Feb. 15 Dufferin police were patroling the area ...

Impaired operation charges laid following single vehicle collision

Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one driver with impaired operation related offences as the result of a single motor vehicle ...

Dufferin police recover stolen vehicle in Orangeville

Written By Sam Odrowski At least one pickup truck owner in Dufferin County had a reason to rejoice last Thursday (Feb. 15).  Dufferin OPP officers ...

Stolen goods, drugs seized in Orangeville by police

Written By Sam Odrowski If you see something, say something. This phrase rang particularly true on Family Day, when a call to the police about ...

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