Seconds Count Thrift Store celebrates raising $3 million for Headwaters

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A local thrift store is celebrating a major milestone after raising more than $3 million in support of Headwaters Health Care Centre through its ongoing fundraising efforts. Seconds Count Thrift Store, located at ...

Mono resident asks if road safety will kick into higher gear

By JAMES MATTHEWS At least one Mono resident believes it is time to revisit the need for increased safety measures on municipal roads. Mono resident ...

Retired lieutenant-colonel brings Dufferin County’s fallen soldiers’ stories to life

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Retired Lt.-Col. Ron Alkema spent more than four decades in the Canadian Armed Forces, serving overseas and commanding ...

Achill Choral Society to celebrate Canadian music at upcoming holiday concerts

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Achill Choral Society is preparing to welcome audiences to its annual holiday concert, with this year’s performances highlighting ...

Police request the public’s health in locating a missing Orangeville woman

Dufferin OPP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. Xanthe Weeks, 31, from Orangeville, is described as white, with medium-length dark brown ...

Case for proposed Rogers tower presented to Mono council

By JAMES MATTHEWS Rogers has asked Mono council for permission to erect a telecommunications tower that will reach about 100 metres into the sky. Jiayi ...

Ontario Firefighters’ Memorial arrives at Fendley Park in Orangeville

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Local firefighters and politicians met with provincial leaders in Fendley Park on Nov. 6 to celebrate the arrival ...

Credit Valley Conservation receives over $525,000 for watershed tree-planting initiative

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has received $525,710 in federal funding to support a three-year initiative that will see ...

Orangeville hosts flag raising and proclamation to recognize start of the Poppy Campaign

The Town of Orangeville recognized the start of the annual Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign at town hall on Oct. 23 By Joshua Drakes Remembrance ...

Salvation Stitchers sew their way toward helping local patients

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Salvation Stitchers, an Orangeville knitting group, is putting their skills toward crafting hats and pouches for cancer ...

Orangeville Poppy Project brings community together in remembrance

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As Remembrance Day approaches, the Orangeville Poppy Project serves as a tribute to veterans while showcasing the community ...

Orangeville poet to host writing workshop celebrating debut chapbook to encourage new writers

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Orangeville poet Allison Bothley is bringing poetry, creative writing and community connection to Shelburne later this month with ...

Caledon comedian takes aim at AI reliance in new book

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Caledon author and comedian Brad Gosse is taking aim at society’s growing reliance on artificial intelligence with his ...

Mono residents can help maintain clean roads through adoption

By JAMES MATTHEWS Mono has many roads in need of adoption. Mono resident Anthony Hosein said some local roads have been sponsored by the same ...

Mono considers opening council committees to virtual coverage

By JAMES MATTHEWS Residents can attend Mono council meetings by way of virtual participation, but that convenience is not offered to people interested in municipal ...

Incumbent mayor and new deputy mayor elected to Mono council

The composition of Mono council has shifted with the certification of the Oct. 26 municipal election. John Creelman was re-elected as Mono’s mayor after first ...

Remembrance Day ceremonies planned throughout Dufferin County

By Sam Odrowski Remembrance Day is a time to reflect and honour the sacrifices of those who paid the ultimate price protecting the country’s freedom. ...

Mulmur’s annual tree program returns with fruit trees and bushes

Mulmur Township is preparing to launch the fourth year of its annual tree program, offering residents and those in surrounding communities an opportunity to add ...

Grand Valley Lions prepare for busy holiday season

By Sam Odrowski The Grand Valley Lions have several fundraisers and events coming up over November. The Lions are a not-for-profit group that hosts community ...

Dufferin County is hosting a regional forum to connect organizations with funding opportunities

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dufferin County is partnering with the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) to host a regional forum aimed at ...

OPP ask drivers to be mindful of crossing guards to keep kids safe

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists of the laws surrounding school crossing guards and the important role they play in keeping children and ...

Junior C Northmen honour players at annual awards banquet

It was another successful season for the Orangeville Junior C Northmen, and the local lacrosse club ended the year with their annual awards banquet held ...

12th annual Udder Tournament returns this weekend in support of Bethell Hospice

By Kathryn Fraser The annual Udder Tournament is back this year, celebrating its season of making a difference in the Caledon community. The event will ...

Orangeville Otters host third annual Spooky Splash Meet, break records

By Chris Perrotte From Oct. 23 to 25, the Orangeville Otters hosted their third annual Spooky Splash Swim Meet at the Alder Recreation Centre. Six ...

ODSS senior boys soccer season concludes after loss to Bishop Macdonnell

By Chris Perrotte On Oct. 15, the Orangeville District Secondary School (ODSS) Scarlet Bears lost 6-4 in a high-scoring affair against Bishop Macdonnell Catholic High ...

Former Orangeville Otter receives $10,000 grant to support Olympic aspirations

By Chris Perrotte Alyssa Smyth, a Swimming Canada athlete and former Orangeville Otters swimmer, found out she won the 2026 Petro-Canada FACE Grant, totalling $10,000, ...

Orangeville flag football league celebrates another successful season

By Chris Perrotte The finals of the Orangeville Flag Football took place on Oct. 9 at the Lions Club Sports Park. Ten teams from their ...

Orangeville BJJ coach earns black belt, inspires young athletes

By Chris Perrotte Shawn Cox, instructor at the Orangeville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, was promoted to black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) on Oct. 7, in ...

ODSS Scarlet Bears blanked by Bishop Macdonell Celtics on soccer field

By Chris Perrotte At the home of the Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School Celtics, the Orangeville District Secondary School (ODSS) Scarlet Royals were defeated 7-0 ...

ODSS Scarlet Bears blanked by Bishop Macdonell Celtics on soccer field

By Chris Perrotte At the home of the Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School Celtics, the Orangeville District Secondary School (ODSS) Scarlet Royals were defeated 7-0 ...

Dirty Dawgs slow pitch team cements softball dynasty with seventh title in 11 years

By Chris Perrotte In the Orangeville Slow Pitch League, the team known as the Dirty Dawgs are cementing their legacy as a dynasty. The Dirty ...

Artful Giving looks to boost Headwaters Arts Scholarship Fund

By Constance Scrafield Once again, Headwaters Arts Artful Giving show and sale is back to the Alton Mill Arts Centre. Twenty-five plus local artists and ...

Caledon Concert Band celebrates Rob Kinnear’s 42 years as a conductor

By Constance Scrafield Known for a 110 per cent response, conductor of the Caledon Concert Band, Rob Kinnear has a special talent for bringing out ...

Local artists share what inspires their abstract creations

By Constance Scrafield To celebrate the upcoming winter time when artists are inclined to increase their production of art, three local Abstract artists of different ...

Three new designs featured in Orangeville’s growing utility box art collection

A walk through Orangeville now offers four new opportunities to experience local creativity. The town has unveiled four utility box art installations featuring three original ...

‘Postcards from the Heart’ brings music and storytelling to Westminster United Church

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Orangeville Show Chorus will bring music and storytelling together for Postcards from the Heart on Nov. 7, ...

Diamonds and clever twists bring comedy to the Caledon Town Hall Players stage

By Constance Scrafield Jack of Diamonds by Marcia Kash and Douglas E. Hughes is next up at the Caledon Town Hall Players (CTHP), opening Nov. ...

Former Orangeville teacher shares her approach and passion for creating art

By Constance Scrafield Artist Patricia MacDonald has a history of teaching art at Orangeville District Secondary School, but it was some years ago. She taught ...

Readers’ Choice owner shares approach to stocking shelves with over 50,000 books

By Constance Scrafield There is a week called Banned Books Week in the U.S. that is a protest against the banning of books. Canada protects ...

Review: How We Got to Jersey is a heartwarming and hilarious story of how two small-town Canadians captured Frankie Valli

Theatre Orangeville continues to outdo itself in every season I catch, and recently, this has not been more accurate. Coming in like a blast from ...

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