Residents raise concerns over county’s response to issues at housing complex

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A group of Shelburne residents living in a Dufferin County housing complex say long periods of noise, sleepless nights and repeated complaints have left them frustrated with what they believe has been a ...

Dufferin Farm Tour returns for 27th year with five participating locations

By Sam Odrowski The Dufferin Farm Tour will return Saturday, Oct. 3, giving visitors an opportunity to visit five working farms across Dufferin County. The ...

Hospital, county continues work toward new ambulance deal

By JAMES MATTHEWS The contract for ambulance service between Dufferin County and Headwaters Health Care Centre has been extended again while both sides seek common ...

Local author explores mystery of Mulmur Hills Poltergeist in new book

By Joshua Drakes A nearly century-old mystery from the hills of Mulmur is being brought back into the spotlight with the release of a new ...

‘How We Got to Jersey’ brings the story behind Jersey Boys to Orangeville

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Two Canadian performers who spent years stepping into the shoes of Frankie Valli are bringing the stories behind ...

Dufferin Oaks to host tours and conversations for first Community Engagement Day

By Sam Odrowski Dufferin Oaks in Shelburne is opening its doors to the public for an afternoon of tours, exhibits and conversation on Sept. 18 ...

Dufferin paramedics improve response, shorten downtime

By JAMES MATTHEWS The Dufferin Paramedic Service has seen a decrease in the time paramedics spend at hospitals after transporting a patient. The paramedic service ...

Residents raise concerns over county’s response to issues at housing complex

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A group of local residents living in a Dufferin County housing complex say long periods of noise, sleepless ...

Two families, one fight: Orangeville marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

By Sam Odrowski Peter Tomlins was diagnosed with cancer two weeks after his granddaughter, Sarah Hamby, was diagnosed with leukemia. She was three years old. ...

County reinstates condo garbage rebate cancelled in June

By JAMES MATTHEWS Dufferin County’s decision to axe the garbage rebate for condominium residents is not fair, according to at least one landlord. Kim Jaspers-Fayer ...

Community Living Dufferin plans talent show for second annual fundraiser

By Sam Odrowski Community Living Dufferin (CLD) is preparing for its second annual Community for Community Living Fundraiser, set for Saturday, Sept. 19, with organizers ...

Melancthon to hold election candidates meeting at Hornings Mill’s Community Hall

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Ahead of the upcoming fall 2026 municipal elections, Melancthon residents are organizing an all-candidates information night on Sept. ...

Orangeville Public Library hosts authors of Canadian health-care advocacy handbook

By Sam Odrowski The Orangeville Public Library is holding Author Afternoon with Michael Decter and Mike McCarthy, co-authors of The Canadian Healthcare Guerrilla Handbook: How ...

Headwaters earns Using Blood Wisely designation, renews EQI accreditation

By Sam Odrowski Headwaters Health Care Centre’s Laboratory department has earned a national Using Blood Wisely designation, while its Diagnostic Imaging team has renewed its ...

Ontario provides funding to support Theatre Orangeville’s Summer Young Artist Festival

By Joshua Drakes Theatre Orangeville received nearly $20,000 in provincial funding to support its 2026 Summer Young Artist Festival, creating opportunities for emerging performers while ...

Fore Honeywood Golf Classic returns to raise funds for Honeywood Arena

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Local golfers are getting ready to tee off for a good local cause, with the second annual Fore ...

Headwaters Teddy Bear Clinic invites children to explore health care through play

By Sam Odrowski Children and their stuffed animals will have an opportunity to learn about health care through the Teddy Bear Clinic at Headwaters Health ...

Two Shelburne car washes broken into, police seek public’s help identifying suspects

Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating two break and enters at separate car washes in Shelburne. Investigators believe the same two suspects are ...

Take Back the Night walk and candlelight vigil coming to Shelburne for the first time

By Joshua Drakes Shelburne residents will have an opportunity to come together against sexual and gender-based violence next month as Family Transition Place (FTP) hold ...

Authors in the Hills of Mulmur event sells out, draws strong community reception

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter More than 170 people turned out for Authors in the Hills of Mulmur on Sunday, Aug. 23, braving ...

Free BBQ at Monora Park to mark World Alzheimer’s Month in Dufferin County

For families navigating a new dementia diagnosis, knowing where to turn can make all the difference — and in Dufferin County, that place is the ...

Orangeville Fall Classic to host over 90 teams at Alder and Tony Rose

The hockey season is about to begin in Orangeville. Mark your calendars for the weekend of Sept. 25 to 27, which sets off the annual ...

Orangeville Bengals hold final baseball tournament

By Chris Perrotte On the diamond at Springbrook Park, Theo Tuckey of the U9 Gold Pirates is standing at the plate. He already has two ...

From Shelburne to Paris: Special Olympics athlete represents Canada on world stage

By Sam Odrowski Shelburne’s Yazmine Wilson-Daponte returned home from Paris, France, with a fourth-place finish, a Women’s Fair Play Team Award and memories of representing ...

Local Special Olympics athletes take centre stage at FIFA game

By Sam Odrowski Two local Special Olympics athletes traded their usual playing fields for a FIFA pitch in Toronto last month, taking part in a ...

Challengers Baseball wraps up season with final game at Springbrook Field

By Chris Perrotte The Challenger Baseball Club walked out onto the diamond for their final practice and game of the season on Friday, Aug. 7. ...

Local Challenger Baseball program expands opportunities for young athletes

By Chris Perrotte Two seasons after launching in Orangeville, Challenger Baseball is continuing to grow, giving more young athletes with disabilities an opportunity to play ...

Orangeville Otters swimming team make waves with record-setting performances in Montreal

By Sam Odrowski Fourteen-year-old Orangeville Otters swimmer Austin Nelissen broke two Ontario provincial records while competing against the country’s top athletes at the 2026 Bell ...

Orangeville Otters Swim Club ends season with strong performance at provincial championships

By Chris Perrotte The Orangeville Otters Swim Club made waves at the 2026 Ontario Swimming Championships that were held at the Toronto Pan Am Sports ...

Orangeville Bengals and Challengers players trade local diamonds for Rogers Centre seats

By Chris Perrotte More than 300 members of the Orangeville Bengals baseball community took their love of the game from the local diamond to the ...

From soccer balls to foam darts: Storm FC launches new indoor attraction

By Sam Odrowski Storm FC is trading soccer balls for foam darts this summer with the launch of Blaster Wars, a new team-based indoor NERF ...

Homeless crisis

Dear editor at The Orangeville Citizen, Homelessness in Canada has doubled since 2018, driven by the shrinking supply of affordable rental units for the lowest-income Canadians. According to ...

Mill Creek crisis

Dear Editor:For five months, I have taken it upon myself to clean up garbage and debris from Mill Creek. I would like to give you ...

Op-ed: Orangeville’s Pollinator Protection Plan is about more than gardens

Our trees, wetlands, and parks are not just background scenery in Orangeville. They are part of what makes this town feel like home. Residents care ...

Op-ed: Canada Post and the shuttering of community newspapers

The shuttering of Winnipeg’s Community Review means 200,000 households will no longer get the benefit of a free community newspaper delivered to their door. It ...

The sun always comes up in the morning

by CONSTANCE SCRAFIELD Optimism is a funny thing – it keeps us sane and lets us face any troubles we may have with a steadier ...

Fretting at corners under an eerie orange sky

by JAMES MATTHEWS When the sky changes, people and birds and every other animal become wary that something’s happening. Portents in the sky have been ...

Recognizing local accessibility advocates

I want to make honourable mention of a few people who have made significant contributions to our wonderful town especially during Volunteer Appreciation Month. As ...

Mono residents take their concerns to question period

Ford’s increasingly anti-democratic legislation, reduction of transparency, restricting Freedom of Information requests, and removal of environmental protection for our land, water and animals, plans to ...

Spring Economic Update falls short for Dufferin-Caledon families

Dear Editor, Canadians were hoping the Liberal government’s recent Spring Economic Update 2026 would deliver some much-needed relief for their wallets. It instead delivered a ...

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Sir, Gwynne Dyer, “Our World Today” on Speaking English Badly 4/30/26: All good stuff. I find it interesting to comprehend English spoken in various parts ...

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