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 the 48th Highlanders of Canada. Since retiring in 2022, he has turned his attention to ...

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 ...

Theatre Orangeville pledges continued accountability amid financial recovery

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Theatre Orangeville is pledging continued financial accountability and cooperation with the town as the organization works to stabilize ...

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 ...

Orangeville Legion brings Remembrance Day service to seniors centre

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 233 brought Remembrance Day commemorations to the Orangeville and District Seniors ...

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 ...

Community invited to support local cancer care at Hockey Fights Cancer Event

The Dufferin Ducks are once again lacing up for a cause that reaches far beyond the rink. On Saturday, Nov. 7, players, families, volunteers and ...

Theatre Orangeville puts community support in the Spotlight at Hockley Valley Resort

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Theatre Orangeville is putting a fresh spin on its annual fundraising event this year, bringing supporters together for ...

CVC investing in Island Lake Conservation Area infrastructure improvements

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is undertaking a multi-year infrastructure improvement program at Island Lake Conservation Area in Orangeville, ...

County of Dufferin seeking public input on 10-Year Housing Plan

Dufferin County is calling on the community to help inform its next 10-Year Housing Plan. Residents are being asked to take the County’s 10-Year Housing ...

Eight new councils elected across Dufferin County

By Sam Odrowski The Oct. 26 municipal election has concluded, and residents have spoken. New councils have been elected across Dufferin County’s eight municipalities. The ...

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 ...

Two men charged with obstructing police, after failing to stop vehicle

Dufferin OPP charged two individuals following an impaired driving investigation in Shelburne. On Oct. 19, at approximately 8:09 p.m., officers were conducting traffic enforcement on ...

Dufferin OPP investigating fatal collision in Mono

Dufferin OPP responded to a report of a collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian in Mono on the morning of Oct. 30. The incident occurred ...

OPP shares tips with hunters as deer hunting season gets underway

Controlled deer hunting has commenced in nearby Dufferin County and the OPP recently shared advice to hunters. The hunting period runs between Nov. 2 and ...

Dufferin County recognizes sustainable housing through Green Development Program

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dufferin County is encouraging more sustainable residential development through a regional program recognizing homes and communities designed to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Raiders advance to U10 Orangeville flag football championship against Texans

By Chris Perrotte With the sun beginning to set and a cool breeze that blew across the field, the scene was set for Orangeville Flag ...

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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