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Orangeville asks for Highway 10 speed limit consistency

By JAMES MATTHEWS Orangeville council will ask the Ministry of Transportation to reduce the posted speed limit along a piece of Highway 10. The section of Highway 10 between McCannell Avenue and Dufferin Road 109 and north of First Street ...

Two decades of dedication: Dufferin County paramedic receives Governor General’s Exemplary Service Medal

By Sam Odrowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A member of the Dufferin County Paramedic Service (DCPS) recently received Canada’s highest honour for the profession, recognizing ...

Three area restaurants broken into overnight, investigation remains ongoing

By Sam Odrowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Three restaurants in the region were broken into between the late hours of Oct. 2 and the early ...

New debt policy looks to put Orangeville on sound financial footing

By JAMES MATTHEWS Orangeville is getting its books in order as part of a step toward financial sustainability. The current debt load in the 2025 ...

Town of Orangeville celebrates the local library’s impact on the community

By Joshua Drakes The Town of Orangeville celebrated the dedication and services of the Orangeville Public Library as the country celebrates Public Library Month and ...

No breaks from parking fees for Mono residents, says council

By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Being a Mono resident won’t get you off the hook for parking fees at parks and conservation areas. ...

Celebration held at Town Hall for proclamation of Latin American Heritage Month

By Sam Odrowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Town of Orangeville officially proclaimed October as Latin American Heritage Month last Friday, Oct. 17. Members of ...

Community spirit shines at annual Boo on Broadway for a trick-or-treating extravaganza:

By Chris Perrotte With Halloween just around the corner, the Orangeville Business Improvement Area (OBIA) shut down Broadway and a portion of Second Street for ...

Headwaters celebrates opening of MRI suite

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Headwaters Health Care Centre (HHCC) has officially opened Dufferin-Caledon’s first-ever magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suite after years of ...

Consultant urges 37 per cent pay raise for Orangeville council

By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A consultant hired by the town recommends a pay raise for Orangeville’s elected officials. Marianne Love of Marianne ...

Mono committee quits in protest of council denying heritage designation

By James Matthews, Local Mono’s heritage advisory committee members resigned as a whole in protest of town council’s decision regarding a local historical farmstead property. ...

General News

Orangeville Food Bank shares Monthly Community Update for September

Statistics show demand through September outpaced donations by nearly 26,000 pounds By Sam Odrowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Orangeville Food Bank released its Monthly ...

Mono council urges hunters to follow provincial rules

By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER With hunting season underway, some people have wondered about the status of Mono’s firearms discharge bylaw. Town council ...

Local dentist helps launch National Dental Care Day

By Brian Lockhart Dr. Raj Khanuja, who owns Headwaters Dental in Orangeville as well as several other clinics in Ontario, has spearheaded a campaign to ...

Author to launch new book at Orangeville Library’s Mill Street branch

Esteemed knowledge keeper and storyteller Bomgiizhik Isaac Murdoch will be visiting the Mill Street branch of the Orangeville Public Library on Oct. 29 to launch ...

Mono Mulmur Citizens’ Coalition to hold Annual Meeting with presentation from local environmentalist

The Mono Mulmur Citizens’ Coalition (MC2) is holding its Annual Meeting on Sunday, Oct. 26, and will be featuring guest speaker John L. Riley. The ...

Animals from Northern Ontario welcomed at Orangeville and District Animal Centre

By Sam Odrowski Over 40 dogs and cats from Northern Ontario arrived at several Ontario SPCA animal centres this week, including the one in Orangeville. ...

Ontario allocates $83,200 for upgrades to infrastructure at Family Transition Place

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Family Transition Place (FTP) is set to upgrade its facility in Orangeville with funding from the provincial government. ...

Orangeville’s utility boxes get a splash of colour from local artists

Orangeville is once again showcasing its vibrant arts scene with the unveiling of four new utility box art installations, bringing a fresh burst of creativity ...

Float registration opens for Orangeville’s 2025 Santa Claus Parade

Get your engines ready, marching shoes on and check that those festive lights are still twinkling, because the 2025 Santa Claus Parade is just around ...

Caledon East resident Lydia Adams receives Order of Canada

By Riley Murphy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Conductor Lydia Adams was appointed to the Order of Canada for her “dedication and leadership in enriching the ...

Sports

ODSS athletes compete at District 4/10 cross country championships

By Brian Lockhart It was a crisp fall day and just about perfect for the District 4/10 Cross Country Championships held at the Island Lake ...

ODSS senior girls maintain first place in District 10 basketball standings

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School Scarlett Bears senior girls’ basketball team is still in first place in the District 10 standings with ...

Orangeville Curling Club receives grant funding to repair leaky roof

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Curling Club has been around since members arrived for a match in a horse-drawn carriage to play their game on ...

Kala’s Wings Softball Tournament raises awareness and funds for suicide prevention

By Brian Lockhart The annual Kala’s Wings Softball Tournament took place at Rotary Park and other local ball diamonds in Orangeville on Saturday, Oct. 4, ...

Westside senior girls are undefeated in District 4 basketball

By Brian Lockhart The Westside Secondary School Thunder senior girls’ basketball team is having a stellar season, going undefeated after four games into the District ...

Orangeville District Secondary School senior girls’ basketball team tied for first place

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School Scarlett Bears senior girls’ basketball team is having a stellar season, going undefeated after the first five ...

Alliston Hornets start new season strong, remaining undefeated after four games

By Brian Lockhart The Provincial Junior Hockey League’s Alliston Hornets remain undefeated for the 2025/26 season after a win over the Huntsville Otters on the ...

Local resident wins gold at 2025 IFMA Youth World Championships

By Brian Lockhart A local resident competed at the 2025 IFMA Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and won gold on the world stage ...

North Dufferin Baseball League senior championship will be decided in the final game

By Brian Lockhart The North Dufferin Baseball League senior division championship series will go to a deciding Game 7 after the New Lowell Knights and ...

Westside Thunder girls teams start 2025 basketball season

By Brian Lockhart The Westside Secondary School Thunder girls basketball teams have started the 2025 District 4 season. Westside has seen some very competitive, well ...

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