M&M Food Market owners honoured with national Community Involvement Award

Written By SAM ODROWSKI Many Orangeville businesses play an important role in ensuring local sports teams, charities and community groups receive sponsorships and donations as needed. But one local business is being recognized for its community involvement on a national ...

Museum of Dufferin to host Canadian author Antonio Michael Downing

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An upcoming literary event at the Museum of Dufferin will bring one of Canada’s emerging voices in fiction ...

Ontario Provincial Police seek public assistanceto solve 2024 muder of Melancthon resident

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have renewed their appeal for public assistance in the homicide investigation of 65-year-old ...

Maple Madness marks Mulmur’s 175th anniversary

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A community pancake breakfast celebrating 175 years of the Township of Mulmur drew a strong turnout as ...

From retirement ceremony to wedding vows: Legion hosts dual celebration

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Andrew Horvath came to the Shelburne Legion Branch 220 for a retirement celebration, but left as a married ...

Shelburne receives $35 million investment for wastewater expansion project

By Joshua Drakes The Town of Shelburne has received $35 million in provincial funding to be put toward upgrades and an expansion of Shelburne’s Water ...

Immersive female firefighting camp coming to Dufferin County

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Camp Molly is set to bring an intensive, hands-on firefighting experience to girls and non-binary individuals aged 15 ...

Brian Blakeman returns to Shelburne with Northern Perspectives III exhibition

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Shelburne Town Hall Art Gallery is presenting a new exhibition this month as landscape artist Brian ...

Local educator launches national initiative on science literacy, Canadian space legacy

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A new nation-wide education initiative aimed at improving science literacy and celebrating Canada’s role in space exploration ...

Shelburne author releases educational children’s book on mindfulness

Written By Constance Scrafield Shelburne teacher Christie Reid recently published her very first book, The Guide Inside. It’s a children’s book, designed to teach youngsters ...

Ontario SPCA marks World Spay Day with more than 200 free surgeries

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is marked World Spay Day on Feb. 24 by providing 227 free spay and neuter surgeries across the province, ...

Fergus Whales to compete in Schmalz Cup Junior C championship after winning semi-finals

Written By Brian Lockhart The final two teams playing for this year’s 2026 Junior Provincial Schmalz Cup will be decided this week as the semi-finals ...

Centre Dufferin girls’ rugby team undefeated after opening games

Written By Brian Lockhart The Centre Dufferin District High School Royals girls’ varsity rugby team are 2-0 after their first games of the 2026 season. ...

Centre Dufferin girls’ rugby team has a strong performance in season opener

Written By Brian Lockhart The Centre Dufferin District High School Royals girls’ varsity rugby team put on a strong performance in its season opener against ...

North Dufferin Baseball League getting ready for 2026 season

Written By Brian Lockhart The boys of summer are getting into training mode as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 baseball season. The North Dufferin ...

Centre Dufferin athletes compete at District 4 badminton championships

By Brian Lockhart Centre Dufferin District High School Royals athletes competed at the District 4 badminton championships on Wednesday, April 8. The junior championships were ...

Local hockey player inducted into Old Timers Hockey Hall of Fame

Written By Brian Lockhart Local hockey player Mark Bates is proof that if you never slow down, you can keep physically active and enjoy playing ...

Four of eight divisions complete championship round in PJHL

Written By Brian Lockhart After the weekend, four of the eight divisions in the Provincial Junior Hockey League have crowned 2026 champions. It has been ...

North Dufferin Baseball League hosts annual awards presentation

Written By Brian Lockhart The North Dufferin Baseball League celebrated a successful 2025 season at its annual awards presentation held at the Lisle Legion on ...

Provincial Junior Hockey League division finals underway

Written By Brian Lockhart The Provincial Junior Hockey League has moved into the division championship series as teams from across the province battle it out ...

Centre Dufferin athletes achieve success at OFSAA wrestling competition

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART Five Centre Dufferin District High School athletes competed at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations wrestling championships this year and ...

Black Parent Council hosts info night following release of UGDSB human rights review

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Amid the release of a human rights review of the Upper Grand District School Board’s (UGDSB) approach ...

Shelburne Public Library hosts renowned author, shares recommended read of the week

“We are not makers of history; we are made by history” –Martin Luther King Jr. This past weekend the Shelburne Public Library had the great ...

UGDSB invites students to take part in Backyard Bird Count

The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is inviting students and educators to step outside and take part in the Backyard Bird Count, a hands-on ...

Mono cemetery to finally mark graves of previously forgotten 19th-century couple

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A long-forgotten chapter of local history is being illuminated as one man’s deep dive into his family’s ...

Shelburne crowns winner in Best Burger in the Burne competition

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Main St. Cafe has been crowned the winner in a local competition that drew strong participation from ...

Government of Ontario announces close to $300,000 for Orangeville in gas tax funding

Written By SAM ODROWSKI The Town of Orangeville is receiving nearly $300,000 from the Ontario government through the provincial gas tax. The funding is intended ...

Local survivors speak out in video about gender-based violence

The silence is breaking. A powerful new video, It Happens Here, is calling on communities to confront a difficult truth: gender-based violence is not something ...

Shelburne highlights candidate nomination details for the upcoming 2026 election

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Residents in Shelburne will head to the polls later this year as part of the province-wide municipal ...

Shelburne hosts display and tours of town service vehicles for Public Works Week

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Residents in Shelburne will have a chance to get up close with some of the town’s biggest ...

Town of Shelburne gears up for annual street sweeping program

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Residents in Shelburne are being advised to prepare for the Town’s annual spring street sweeping program, set ...

Christian Perspectives: Be a peacemaker

“Peace, peace, they say when there is no peace!” the prophet Jeremiah declared. Let me tell you about Alfred. It was the turn of the ...

Christian Perspectives: A new way of seeing

By Penny Lewis Christ Church Bolton I just love Canada. I am a very patriotic Canadian. I feel blessed to have been born in ...

Christian Perspectives: Understanding the Easter Story

Rev. Stephanie Pellow In the past week or so we have seen almost all the seasons represented. We have experienced the grey, dull rainy ...

Christian Perspectives: A nudge along the path

By Ann McCallum, Executive Director Highlands Youth for Christ Towards the end of February, when we had a few days of mild weather, I ...

Christian Perspectives: Our world is hungry for a blessing

By Janet Sinclair, Minister Knox Presbyterian Church, Grand Valley Jesus chose a way of life that was misunderstood by many. He sometimes scandalized the ...

Christian Perspectives: Biggest problem facing the world today

By Rev. Gord Horsley Abiding Place Fellowship The biggest problem facing the world today is not terrorism, racism, global warming, religious differences, the economic ...

Christian Perspectives: Does the Sun Stop Shining?

By Reverend Barbara Moulton As I sit at my desk at home today, I look out my window and see blue sky and sunshine. ...

Christian Perspectives: A New Day has come

By Dr. Vincent Sterling Power of Faith Pentecostal Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, a new day has come to Shelburne, Orangeville, and surrounding ...

Christian Perspectives: Going on a journey

By Penny Lewis Christ Church Bolton Do you like to travel and go on a journey? If so, you have to figure out where ...

Christian Perspectives: Why even regular church goers don’t go to church

By Rev. Stephanie Pellow A clergy friend put me on to work done by Carey Niewhof, Pastor of the Connexus congregation north of Toronto ...

Turn into the waves

By Brian Lockhart When I was in my final year of high school, our entire Grade 12 class entered the gym to view the movie ...

Monthly Message: Nominations open for the 2026 Business Excellence Awards

Every local business has a story. It’s the early mornings, the risks taken, the community supported, and the passion behind every product, service, or cause. ...

Monthly Message: Keeping Our Pets Safe: Pet‑Friendly Businesses in Dufferin County

This summer has been one of the warmest I can remember here in Dufferin County. With long stretches of sunshine and soaring temperatures, our community ...

Today Tuvalu; Tomorrow the world

By Gwynne Dyer Some big changes arrive with a bang, but usually they sort of sneak in and you barely notice them at first. Last ...

Monthly Message: Streams shares why safe spaces still matter

In a world that’s noisier, faster, and more overwhelming than ever, kids are feeling it. Especially teens. The pressure to perform, to conform, to keep ...

Melancthon’s Kidd Family Auctions celebrates 10 years of bidding, buying and selling

Written By PAULA BROWN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Going once, going twice – sold! Kidd Family Auctions, located at 438280 4th Line in Melancthon, is ...

Eight simple steps to make your will and power of attorney rock solid

By Brandon Jones Creating a comprehensive will and power of attorney (POA) is essential. It’s the only way you can ensure your intentions are honoured ...

Watch where you step

By Brian Lockhart The world has always been pretty innovative when it comes to thinking up new ways to kill your neighbour. First, it was ...

Exploding pagers: What was the point?

By Gwynne Dyer The exploding pagers that killed at least 12 people and injured 2,800 others in Lebanon and some adjacent places on Tuesday were ...

Building maintenance

By Brian Lockhart Commerce Court in downtown Toronto is a huge skyscraper that once dominated the skyline. It has 57 stories and is 942 feet ...

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