Blues, jazz and 40,000 people pack downtown Orangeville for annual festival weekend

By Sam Odrowski About 40,000 people flowed through downtown Orangeville this past weekend as the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival once again turned the town into a multi-stage celebration of music, food and local culture — despite financial headwinds behind ...

Dr. Raj Khanuja receives volunteer award for community leadership and access to care

By Brian Lockhart A local dentist has been honoured for his community leadership and commitment to providing oral health care for those facing financial and ...

Pump Track at Alder receives new name reflecting Orangeville Lions’ contributions

By JAMES MATTHEWS The Orangeville BMX park near the Alder Street arena is now the Orangeville Lions Club Pump Track. The name change came about ...

Headwaters Region gets a new tourism campaign centred on local breweries

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Headwaters region is introducing a new tourism initiative designed to showcase its growing craft beverage scene while ...

First-degree murder charge laid after Dufferin OPP officer during arrest attempt

By Sam Odrowski A Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer has died after being struck by a vehicle during an attempted arrest in northern Ontario. ...

Second Mrs. Roper Romp comes to Orangeville, draws large crowd in support of Alzheimer’s

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter More than 100 colourful caftans, red wigs and oversized glasses filled the streets of Orangeville as the community ...

Orangeville stays opted out of Ontario e-scooter pilot

By JAMES MATTHEWS The growing popularity of e-scooters in Orangeville has garnered much attention from residents. And some arguments about the conveyance’s use were broached ...

Council gives its nod for York Street heritage designation

By JAMES MATTHEWS Orangeville’s York Street neighbourhood is on its way to becoming a heritage conservation district. Council decided unanimously that the York Street corridor ...

RAM Rodeo brings bull riding, family entertainment to Orangeville this weekend

By Sam Odrowski Cowboys, cowgirls and bucking bulls will soon ride back into town for the Headwaters stop on the annual RAM Rodeo Tour. Coming ...

Family Harmonica Workshop to feature Mark ‘Bird’ Stafford during Orangeville Blues and Jazz

By Sam Odrowski Mark “Bird” Stafford can still remember handing over $5 for his first harmonica as a child in the 1960s. Decades later, the ...

Creative Partners on Stage festival brings laughs and important lessons to Theatre Orangeville

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Photo Creative Partners on Stage presented two theatrical productions, putting a spotlight on community members with intellectual disabilities as ...

Boston Pizza supports local athlete’s journey to France for Special Olympics Unified World Cup

By Joshua Drakes Boston Pizza staff and supporters gathered earlier this week to hand over proceeds from a June 2 celebrity server event to Shelburne-athlete ...

Orangeville Canadian Tire donates six-burner BBQ to Shelburne Legion

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Orangeville Canadian Tire is stepping up to help the Shelburne branch of the Royal Canadian Legion prepare ...

Single motor vehicle collision claims life of 81-year-old Mono resident

Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with local EMS and fire services, responded to a serious single motor vehicle collision in Mono. On May 20, ...

Orangeville scleroderma awareness walk exceeds fundraising goal

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An inaugural fundraising walk in Orangeville has surpassed expectations, raising more than $12,000 to support scleroderma awareness and ...

Golf for Kids Sake returning to Shelburne with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dufferin

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dufferin and District is inviting local golfers to hit the links in support ...

Elysian Crossing offers a personal touch to pet cremation services

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A local Amaranth couple are on a mission to make end-of-life services for pets local, affordable and empathetic. ...

Dufferin County celebrates June as Seniors Month

June is Seniors Month in Ontario – a time to celebrate the older adults who help shape families, neighbourhoods and communities every day. Dufferin County ...

OPP urges drivers and passengers to buckle up when behind the wheel

By Brian Lockhart The Central Region Headquarters of the Ontario Provincial Police is reminding motorists that wearing a seatbelt remains one of the simplest and ...

Dufferin OPP recognizes local crossing guards’ efforts to keep pedestrians safe

Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are recognizing the important role that crossing guards play in helping keep students and pedestrians safe throughout the communities ...

OPP express gratitude for community support following on-duty death of officer

By Brian Lockhart The Ontario Provincial Police issued a statement expressing gratitude to the communities served by the Northumberland OPP detachment and beyond for the ...

Orangeville athletes do well at OFSAA West track and field

By Brian Lockhart Track and field athletes from Orangeville District Secondary School and Westside Secondary School competed at OFSAA West competition held at Jacob Hespeler ...

Orangeville Otters capture Team Challenge title at Huronia Region Long Course meet

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Otters Swim Club captured the Huronia Region Long Course Team Challenge title during competition held at Brock University in St. ...

Orangeville Blitz announces it is joining the Greater Metro Junior Hockey League

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Blitz Hockey Club has announced it will be joining the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League for the 2026/27 season. ...

Junior B Northmen move to third place after pair of weekend wins

By Brian Lockhart It was a busy and successful weekend for the Orangeville Junior B Northmen after they won two games in as many days, ...

Junior C Northmen lacrosse team struggles to get on the plus side this season

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior C Northmen are scoring; they just aren’t outscoring their opponents this season. The Northmen are struggling to get on ...

Westside Secondary School’s Ultimate Frisbee team competes at CWOSSA

By Brian Lockhart The Westside Secondary School Thunder Ultimate Frisbee team had a good season that culminated in a trip to the regional competition at ...

Orangeville District Secondary School’s girls varsity rugby team completes 2026 season

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School Scarlett Bears varsity girls’ rugby team completed the regular season with a good showing this year. In ...

Orangeville District Secondary School’s girls varsity soccer team enters playoff mode

By Brian Lockhart After an outstanding regular season, the Orangeville District Secondary School Scarlett Bears varsity girls soccer team has entered the District 4/10 playoffs. ...

Orangeville District Secondary School varsity girls rugby team move into third place

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School (ODDS) Bears girls’ varsity rugby team are gaining momentum with two wins in their last two games. ...

Orangeville District Secondary School girls’ rugby team battles through the season

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School (ODSS) Scarlett Bears girls’ rugby team continues to put out a good effort this season, despite taking ...

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 ...

Stepping away was never an option

Editor, When Ontario’s Minister of Education placed the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board under supervision in June 2025, my role as an elected trustee was ...

Creating a crisis

Dear Editor, I can no longer remain silent. The Ford government, with Minister Callandra leading the way, has gone over the edge in its moves ...

Many thanks!

I was at McDonald’s at the Orangeville Walmart on Thursday, March 12, around 5 p.m. I saw they had Playmobil figures with the Happy Meal. ...

Losing farmland every day

Dear Editor: Given the rising cost of food and Ontario’s commitment to increase our population, one would think that preserving farmland would be a priority ...

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