February 2024 Archive

Wolves U18 AE looking forward to playoffs

Written By Brian Lockhart The Shelburne Wolves U18 AE team is looking forward to the playoffs as the regular season comes to an end. The ...

How can we rebuild Canada’s crumbling economy?

by FRANK STRONACH A lot of recent surveys taking the pulse of the nation show that Canadians are worried and anxious about the state of ...

There’s no substitute for experience

by BRIAN LOCKHART A few years ago I was party to a conversation between a woman with a young child, and another woman who was ...

Shelburne Library shares what’s new

The following information was submitted by the Shelburne Public Library. New Hours, implemented on Feb. 1 Thanks to all who took the time to respond ...

‘Bake’ a difference in vulnerable animals’ lives on Cupcake Day

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Ontario SPCA Orangeville & District Animal Centre is encouraging the community to “bake” a difference for ...

Local sewing group comforts those in need with handcrafted goods

Written By DANIELLE WILLIAMS For more than 10 years, a group called the Salvation Stitchers, run through the New Hope Community Church in Orangeville, has ...

Upper Grand schools take part in Winter Walk Month

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Strap up your boots, and pump your tires.  The Upper Grand District School Board is challenging students ...

Headwaters receives $1 million anonymous donation

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A patient at Headwaters Hospital has donated $1 million to the hospital’s charity organization, Headwaters Health Care ...

This year’s Explore Dufferin Guide opens for event submissions

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The County of Dufferin is inviting community groups, not-for-profits, small businesses, and other organizations in the area ...

New nonprofit aims to connect Indigenous and non-Indigenous people

Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Two Dufferin County residents have teamed up to introduce a new not-for-profit organization aimed at joining the ...

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