Top Stories
Ramadan Food Drive in Orangeville and Shelburne running all month long
By Sam Odrowski and Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Millions of Muslims are marking the Holy Month of Ramadan worldwide, and locally, a follower of Islam is looking to give back to the community. This year, Ramadan runs from ...
Decades of art ‘unleashed’ at Shelburne Town Hall Art Gallery
By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Three decades of art is being “unleashed” into Shelburne Town Hall for spectators to see. The Shelburne Town ...
Town of Orangeville continues to address fallout from cyber-attack
By Sam Odrowski The Town of Orangeville is presently dealing with a cyber-attack impacting Theatre Orangeville, the Orangeville Public Library and several departments. The Town ...
Dufferin OPP officer recognized for volunteer efforts over the years
By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Dufferin OPP officer has been recognized for his volunteer efforts in the community by the Optimist Club ...
Mono deputy mayor defends against integrity ruling
By JAMES MATTHEWS While he respects a ruling by the town’s integrity commissioner, Mono Deputy Mayor Fred Nix doesn’t agree that he was in a ...
No new information available on cyber-attack impacting Town of Orangeville
The Town of Orangeville has no new information to share regarding an ongoing cyber-attack that began on Feb. 27. The Citizen reported on March 6 ...
Sylvia Jones re-elected as wave of blue swept through Ontario
By Paula Brown Dufferin-Caledon voters have spoken and Conservative politician, Sylvia Jones, has been elected for her sixth consecutive term as MPP of Dufferin-Caledon. Jones ...
First local case of measles confirmed by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
By Paula Brown Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is warning the community about the circulation of measles. The local public health unit announced in a press ...
Having taxpayers foot the bill is unsustainable: Mono mayor
By JAMES MATTHEWS Mono staff never cease the search for ways to lower municipal taxes. Mono resident Rob Martellacci asked town council during its Feb. ...
COBS Bread fundraising for Orangeville Food Bank with raffle and Donation Day
By Sam Odrowski A staff-led initiative at a local bakery is looking to raise $4,000 for the Orangeville Food Bank. COBS Bread (489 Broadway) is ...
Orangeville council hears about proposed six-story development on Broadway
By JAMES MATTHEWS Proponents of a Broadway housing development knocked a storey off the proposed building and have put more housing units into their revised ...
General News
‘Life in the Country’ exhibition at MoD showcases talented photographers
By Brian Lockhart The ‘Life in the Country’ juried photography exhibition currently on display in the Silo Gallery at the Museum of Dufferin platformed the ...
Orangeville Fire Department competing against Dufferin OPP in charity hockey game
The Orangeville Fire Department and Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are teaming up for a friendly yet fierce charity hockey game in support of two ...
Town of Orangeville opens applications for 2025 Community Grants Program
The Town of Orangeville is now accepting applications for the 2025 Community Grants Program. The community grants are available to not-for-profit businesses, charitable organizations and youth organizations that provide a social, ...
Mono council says Lloyd Armstrong Park is an asset
By JAMES MATTHEWS Mono council is looking at how an underutilized park area can be repurposed. Mono resident Anthony Hosein asked town council during its ...
Electric vehicle drivers’ duty to ensure they get a charge: Mono councillor
By JAMES MATTHEWS Mono was denied provincial money to install higher-level electric vehicle chargers. Mono resident Anthony Hosein asked council during its Feb. 25 meeting ...
Orangeville man wins $100,000 in LOTTO MAX draw
By Sam Odrowski Orangeville resident William Bousher is among the luckiest men in town. Bousher matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in the ...
Free skate at Alder Arena sees great turnout
Local real estate agent Janine Speirs sponsored a free community skate at the Alder Arena in Orangeville on March 9. It was a huge success, ...
Melancthon Against Quarries holds public meeting on application to quarry below water table
By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Concerned Melancthon residents are coming together to protest a proposed application by local aggregate company, Strada Aggregate, to ...
Local emergency services to square off in annual Charity Hockey Game
By Paula Brown Members from Dufferin County’s emergency services will be “playing for a purpose” as they lace up their skates and square off on ...
Orangeville Food Bank aims to raise 55,000 lbs of food with Annual Springalicious Campaign
By Sam Odrowski It’s that time of the year again when the Orangeville Food Bank holds its annual spring food drive. With the goal of ...
Sports
Orangeville Blitz end hockey season early, drop out of playoffs
By Brian Lockhart Orangeville Blitz management has announced that the local senior hockey team will not continue with the rest of the season. The Ontario ...
The Northmen Way will premier at the Opera House in July
By Brian Lockhart After four years of filming, editing, and putting it all together, a film about the history of lacrosse in Orangeville will premiere ...
Toronto Rock trade Orangeville native Nick Rose to Calgary Roughnecks
By Brian Lockhart Toronto Rock owner, president, and general manager Jamie Dawick has announced a multi-player trade deal. The announcement, made on Tuesday, Feb. 25, ...
Westside senior girls do well at CWOSSA volleyball
By Brian Lockhart The Westside Secondary School Thunder senior girls’ volleyball team competed at CWOSSA and had good results. The CWOSSA competition was held at ...
Orangeville Minor Soccer Club’s Storm FC U15 Boys fall short in rematch with Sporting FC
By Chris Broom The Storm FC U15 Boys met Sporting FC Academy U15 boys on Saturday night (March 1) for the first time since late ...
Orangeville Otters do well at Huronia Region Short Course Championships
By Brian Lockhart The Huronia Region Short Course Championships brought some of the best swimmers from across the region to compete in the water. The ...
Orangeville Junior C Northmen honour players, coaches at annual banquet
By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior C Northmen have been a success since their inaugural season in 2022. Because of the strong support and lacrosse ...
Westside girls win District 4 Senior Volleyball Championship
By Brian Lockhart The Westside Secondary School Thunder senior girls’ volleyball team are champions after winning over the Emmanuel Christian High School Eagles in the ...
Orangeville Curling Club hosts Stick Curling Championship
By Brian Lockhart For some curlers, bending down on your knees to throw a rock may present a problem. Someone with bad knees or hips, ...
Orangeville Tigers host popular Winter Classic Tournament
By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Tigers hosted their second major tournament of the season when girl’s hockey teams from across the province arrived to compete ...
