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November 27, 2025 · 0 Comments

by JOSHUA DRAKES Good morning, afternoon, or evening to whoever might be reading this. I hope this little article finds you well. I’m Joshua Drakes, ...

Monthly Message: FTP issues community call-to-action for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

A lone gunman entered l’École Polytechnique de Montréal in the early evening of Dec. 6, 1989. He methodically targeted female students — in corridors, in ...

Iran: Drought, incompetence, and maybe revolution

by GWYNNE DYER Twenty years of strict sanctions on Iran by both the United States and the United Nations did not bring down the regime ...

It’s getting hot in here!

by BRIAN LOCKHART There is an old fable of sorts about a frog in boiling water that is meant as a warning for a person’s ...

Shelburne Christmas Hampers brings essential goods to families in need

Written By Joshua Drakes LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Times can get tough during the holidays, but a local initiative in Shelburne is stepping up to ...

Council condemns Ford government’s handling of ASE ban

Written By Joshua Drakes LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Over 90 per cent of speeding tickets issued to non-residents while speed cameras were active Shelburne council ...

Shelburne Council approves 5 per cent tax increase

Written By Joshua Drakes LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Town of Shelburne approved its 2026 municipal budget with a 5 per cent tax increase, despite ...

Shelburne Public Library shares upcoming events, services, recommended read

Our Silent Auction and Book Sale are almost here. We are still accepting new or gently used items in excellent condition. Please contact the library ...

Get ready to ride: Work begins on Dufferin’s snowmobile trails

Written By SAM ODROWSKI LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER With the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs’ (OFSC) season quickly approaching, preparations are being made across Dufferin ...

Lighthouse Counselling and Support Services to hold vaping awareness discussion over two days

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Shelburne-based Lighthouse Counselling and Support Services has recognized a community need to raise awareness on the concerns ...

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