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Facing unprecedented demand, Orangeville Food Bank hopes to collect 100,000 lbs through 2023 Holiday Food Drive
The Orangeville Food Bank is excited to announce the commencement of its 2023 Holiday Food Drive, setting an ambitious target to address the unprecedented surge in demand for food assistance this year. In response to the dramatic rise in food ...
Optimist Club preparing for annual Christmas in the Park
By Brian Lockhart It has become an annual tradition for many residents in the community, and the Orangeville Optimist Club will once again be turning ...
Public hears Orangeville’s proposed restaurant bylaw amendments
By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Orangeville is set to take its proposed Restaurant Bylaw to the public. Tracy MacDonald, the town’s assistant clerk, ...
General News
Kindness in action: Salvation Army launches Christmas Kettle Campaign 2023
By Peter Richardson The Salvation Army’s 2023 Christmas Kettle Campaign is officially underway. Orangeville Mayor Lisa Post, Councillor Joe Andrews and Coun. Andy Macintosh joined ...
‘Cold Noses Warm Wishes Auction’ looks to fundraise for Ontario SPCA Orangeville & District Animal Centre
By Paula Brown Find the perfect gift this holiday season while also helping local animals in need with the Cold Noses Warm Wishes Auction, a ...
Dufferin OPP launch search and rescue tool ‘Project Lifesaver’ at open house
By Peter Richardson Dufferin OPP, in cooperation with the Lions Club of Orangeville and Caledon Meals on Wheels (CMOW), has officially launched Project Lifesaver. An ...
Town of Orangeville awards Water Meter Replacement Project to Neptune Technology Group
The Town of Orangeville’s water meter replacement project is moving forward after signing an on-budget contract with Neptune Technology Group on Nov. 10. Replacement of ...
Toys for Tots kicks off this weekend at Orangeville Walmart
The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in partnership with the Salvation Army New Hope Community Church, kicks off Toys For Tots this ...
Town of Orangeville’s art collection grows with Grice addition
By JAMES MATTHEWS Orangeville’s Town Hall is getting some new bling to add to the ambiance inside. Local art gallery owner Kay MacGregor’s son Andy ...
Ontario Bar Association to host free information session on estate planning, making a will at Orangeville Library
November is Make a Will Month, and the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) is emphasizing the importance of having a will. As part of an annual ...
Public awareness is a key climate action component: Mono council
By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Some of the climate targets hoped to be met by the Town of Mono for 2030 are not very realistic. ...
Kindergarten registration for next school year now open
Kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year at Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) schools is now open. The DPCDSB offers kindergarten in 125 Catholic ...
Country Christmas market coming to Campbell’s Cross Farms
By Zachary Roman A local event planner and farm are teaming up for a special day of holiday fun. On December 3, Melissa Spina of ...
Sports
Orangeville Otters win first place at swim meet in Owen Sound
By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Otters Swim Club performed well at a recent swim meet in Owen Sound. Led by head coach Richard Pady, the ...
Local high schools ready to start winter sports
By Brian Lockhart With fall sports wrapped up and champions crowned, District 4 and 10 high school sports will now move into the gym and ...
Orangeville District Secondary School Bears defeat Centennial Collegiate in final
By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School Scarlet Bears are the District 10 champions after winning the championship game 62-50 over Centennial Collegiate Vocation ...
Westside seniors compete in District 4 girls’ basketball championship
By Brian Lockhart The Westside Secondary School Thunder senior girls’ basketball team made it all the way to the District 4 finals but had to ...
Hockey program at ODSS benefits from student volunteers at the International Plowing Match
By Brian Lockhart The hockey program at Orangeville District Secondary School benefited from the help student volunteers provided at the International Plowing Match held in ...
ODDS cross country team claims CWOSSA championship for second year
By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School Scarlet Bears cross country team had a stellar performance at the Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association ...
Westside Thunder girl’s basketball team leading District 4
By Brian Lockhart With two games left on the regular season schedule, the Westside Secondary School Thunder girl’s senior basketball team leads the District 4 ...
ODSS hosts District 4/10 cross country championship
By Brian Lockhart Orangeville District Secondary School hosted the District 4/10 cross-country championships at Teen Ranch on Friday, Oct. 20. Several hundred athletes from around ...
Orangeville hosts 2023 Fall Ball Lacrosse Championship with over 40 teams competing
By Brian Lockhart It was a fantastic weekend for lacrosse when over 40 teams came to Orangeville to participate in the OMFLL 2023 Fall Ball ...
Orangeville Blitz takes loss in home opener
By Brian Lockhart Senior hockey is underway, with the Orangeville Blitz playing their first home game at the Alder Street arena on Saturday, Oct. 14. ...
