NEW YEAR’S BABY

January 8, 2026 · 0 Comments

The very fi rst baby to be born in Orangeville in 2026 –Heink Fandrich – came into the world at 4:40 a.m. on Jan. 2, ...

Festive RIDE campaign charges show impaired driving remains a problem

Police charged 179 drivers with a combined 288 impaired driving related charges during the Festive RIDE campaign. The Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) campaign ran ...

Shelburne library says hello to 2026 and goodbye to librarian Jan. 9

For many, the new year brings a beautiful beginning, an exciting time for change and new adventures. Here at SPL, we are facing a bittersweet ...

Ontario SPCA helps close to 700 animals find homes over the holidays

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is celebrating a heartwarming milestone this holiday season after successfully meeting its Home for the Holidays adoption campaign goal, ...

Shelburne library reflects on 2025 changes and 2026 plans

Written By Joshua Drakes LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Shelburne Public Library saw big changes last year and adopted a renewed focus on the library’s ...

Alliston still leads North Carruthers Division in Junior C hockey league

Written By Brian Lockhart With 11 games left in the regular season schedule, the Alliston Hornets are leading the North Carruthers Division of the Provincial ...

Attention Readers!

For the first edition of the Shelburne Free Press in 2026, we’re taking you through all of the highs and lows of the first half ...

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Ontario homes renovation savings program

Dear Editor, I am writing to share important updates on Ontario’s efforts to support families through expanded energy-saving programs that will help reduce household costs ...

Monthly Message: Food bank calls for strong community response in 2026

We welcome the new year with hope and a clear awareness of the challenges many in our community continue to face. Over the past year, ...

Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week celebrates 60 year anniversary

Written By Joshua Drakes LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER It’s a showcase of how a local farmer-driven conference can endure and thrive through decades of change ...

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