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 Canada on the international stage. But for the 22-year-old Special Olympics athlete and her family, ...

Council questioned why accessible parking spaces moved

By JAMES MATTHEWS Orangeville seems to have regressed in efforts to open the town to more accessibility, according to one local advocate. Orangeville resident James ...

Dundalk-Orangeville bus service continues as regional transit study moves ahead

By Sam Odrowski Regional bus service connecting Dundalk and Orangeville will continue while officials work toward creating a unified transit network spanning four counties. Bruce, ...

Murder, mystery and mayhem take the stage in Theatre Orangeville’s latest production

By Joshua Drakes Sherlock Holmes is back — and is bringing plenty of laughs with him. Theatre Orangeville’s Dramatic Young Company is diving into Baskerville: ...

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 ...

Alarm raised over balance of Orangeville water and development

By JAMES MATTHEWS At least one Orangeville councillor believes steps should be taken early to safeguard Dufferin County’s groundwater later. A John Street woman urged ...

Hansen Boulevard connection opens after years of delays

By Sam Odrowski After years of delays, development changes and frustration from residents, the long-awaited Hansen Boulevard connection is finally open in Orangeville. A ribbon-cutting ...

Orangeville municipal election draws over 20 candidates ahead of nomination deadline

By Sam Odrowski Twenty-one candidates have now filed nomination papers to run for mayor, deputy mayor, councillor or school board trustee in Orangeville’s upcoming municipal ...

Choices opens new facility with family unit for people facing homelessness

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Choices Shelter and Support Services officially opened the doors to its newest housing facility at 18 Townline in ...

Local Daycare’s annual Trikeathon keeps support rolling for Headwaters Health Care Centre

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Sandbox Tech Child Care Ltd.’s annual Trikeathon has become a long-running tradition of community giving, with this year’s ...

Mono considers height limits in some zoning regulations

By JAMES MATTHEWS Mono has started the process to consider amending its building and zoning bylaws. Council directed municipal staff to review the town’s Comprehensive ...

‘Talk to me over a burger’: Dufferin–Caledon MP invites community to Fiddle Park BBQ

By Sam Odrowski Drawing a few hundred people despite sweltering August heat last year, Dufferin–Caledon MP Kyle Seeback is bringing his community barbecue back — ...

Dufferin, Wellington and Guelph to mark FASD Awareness Day with community walk

A community walk marking Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day is planned for Sept. 9 at Riverside Park in Guelph. Dufferin Wellington Guelph FASD, ...

Day Fore Memories raises $11,000 for Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County

By Sam Odrowski The fifth annual Day Fore Memories raised $11,000 in support of the Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County, bringing together approximately 100 people, ...

Dufferin OPP lay 193 traffic charges over Civic Holiday weekend

Across Central Region, OPP lay nearly 8,300 charges during marine, trail and roadway enforcement campaigns By Sam Odrowski Dufferin OPP officers laid 193 traffic-related charges ...

Orangeville artists bring local talent to library pop-up exhibit later this month

By Sam Odrowski The Orangeville Art Group is bringing the work of 13 local artists to the Orangeville Public Library this month as part of ...

Fiddle Park Concert Series continues this weekend with The Amy Experience

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After a successful launch in July, Shelburne’s new Fiddle Park Concert Series is set to continue through August ...

Free microchip clinic for pet identification coming to Orangeville Train Station

By Sam Odrowski The Ontario SPCA’s Orangeville and District Animal Centre is offering pet owners a chance to have their animals microchipped at no cost ...

Two vehicles and one motorcycle collide on Highway 10 in Mono

Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers, along with Dufferin County emergency services, attended a serious three-vehicle collision in Mono on July 31. At approximately 6:30 ...

Orangeville Fire Service looking to recruit new volunteer firefighters

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Orangeville Fire Service is looking to recruit a new group of volunteer firefighters this year as it ...

Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day returns to Orangeville

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Orangeville residents can enjoy a Blizzard while supporting children’s health care when Miracle Treat Day returns to the ...

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 ...

Local ball hockey goaltender brings home gold with Team Canada at U16 world championship

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An Orangeville youth hockey player proudly represented the town at the first-ever U16 Girls Ball Hockey World Championship, ...

Orangeville Junior A Northmen advance in playoffs after overtime win against Six Nations

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART The Orangeville Junior Northmen have advanced to the second round of the Ontario Junior A Lacrosse League playoffs after an overtime ...

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 ...

Opinions

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 ...

Response to ‘Rumours’ column (April 23)

Dear Editor, Your April 23rd issue had a column by Brian Lockhart titled “Rumours.” I feel that the article is misleading at more than one ...

The system is broken

First, let me say that I often disagree with Premier Ford’s policies. However, I applaud much of the current progress being made in elementary and ...

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