Headline News – May 21, 2026

Volunteer shortage and rent surge threaten Shelburne’s Feral Cat Rescue Thrift Shop

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A local thrift store that quietly underpins one of Dufferin County’s busiest animal rescues is now facing ...

Royal Canadian Legion donates medical bags to Shelburne and District Fire Department

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Royal Canadian Legion is continuing a pattern of community support in Shelburne, this time with a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Feature

Make Grand Valley grand again’: Oldest building in town set for new life 

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The oldest standing building in Grand Valley is getting a new life as a restaurant, bakery and ...

Sports

Shelburne Rotary Club preparing for annual EDC Golf Tournament

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Shelburne EDC and Rotary Club of Shelburne are preparing to welcome golfers and community members back ...

Mansfield Cubs look to secure their first win of the season following loss to Lisle Astros

Written By Brian Lockhart After two games in the 2026 regular season schedule of the North Dufferin Baseball League (NBDL), the Mansfield Senior Cubs are ...

CDDHS varsity girls’ rugby team finish regular season in second place

Written By Brian Lockhart The Centre Dufferin District High School Royals varsity girls’ rugby team finished the District 4/10 regular season in second place after ...

Centre Dufferin District High School’s girls rugby team undefeated after four games

Written By Brian Lockhart The Centre Dufferin District High School Royals girls’ varsity rugby team are having a stellar season, going undefeated after four games ...

Shelburne U14 Thunder bring home gold from First to the Turf Tournament

Written By Brian Lockhart The U14 Shelburne Thunder Soccer team participated in the First to the Turn tournament held in Guelph from Friday, April 24, ...

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 ...

Community News

Make Grand Valley grand again’: Oldest building in town set for new life 

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The oldest standing building in Grand Valley is getting a new life as a restaurant, bakery and ...

Financial literacy workshop for parents scheduled for Sunday at the Shelburne Public Library

On Sunday, May 24, the library is hosting a special financial literacy workshop for mothers. Presented by Jacqueline Blair, a Money Mindset Coach, this 90-minute ...

Town of Shelburne maintains current rules on alcohol consumption at public events 

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Town of Shelburne says it will maintain its current rules surrounding alcohol consumption at outdoor public ...

Shelburne Councillor Len Guchardi confirms bid for re-election this fall

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Councillor Len Guchardi has confirmed he will seek re election, positioning his bid as a continuation of ...

Dufferin County to launch Green Development Program

The County of Dufferin recently announced that it will launch a Green Development Program later this year. During a county council meeting last week, the ...

Shelburne BIA to host first classic car show along downtown core

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Shelburne Business Improvement Area (BIA) is rolling out its first-ever Classic Car Show on June 13, ...

Dufferin County returns Shelburne bus top on a trial basis

Written By JAMES MATTHEWS Dufferin County will resurrect a transit stop in the Primrose area that was discontinued in 2024. The Grey County Transit Route ...

Shelburne Public Library hosting Homeschool Meetup event for parents of small children

Do you homeschool your children? Are you looking to make connections in your community & create a Homeschool Pod of your own? Visit the library ...

Streams Hub Ebb and Flow exhibit returns to share artwork from across the community

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Ebb and Flow exhibit will return to the Shelburne Town Hall Art Gallery this June as ...

Island painter brings Georgian Bay landscapes to Shelburne gallery walls

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A familiar splash of colour has returned to Shelburne Town Hall Art Gallery as painter Wendy Wilson ...

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