Headwaters British Car Club re-creates old hill climb event from the 1950s

By Joshua Drakes The Headwaters British Car Club is steering a cherished local tradition into a new era with its recent hill climb re-enactment, held last week in Mono on the historic course that once drew large crowds in the ...

Orangeville Legion to mark Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th anniversary

By Sam Odrowski The Orangeville Legion, Branch 233, will mark a historic milestone on Thursday, July 17, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian ...

Avalon launches Tour Tuesdays to help families explore retirement living options

By Sam Odrowski For many families, retirement living is something they consider only after a major life change. Avalon Retirement Lodge in Orangeville is hoping ...

Local advocacy group spreading the word about human trafficking in Dufferin County

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter CRY NoT, a grassroots anti-human trafficking committee based in Dufferin County, is working to confront a crime that ...

Orangeville council provides $300,000 loan to keep local theatre company

By JAMES MATTHEWS The long arm of the coronavirus has reached Theatre Orangeville. Orangeville’s council approved loans totalling $300,000 for the local private theatre company. ...

Town looks to add names to Alexandra Park cenotaph

By JAMES MATTHEWS Orangeville will modify its Alexandra Park cenotaph to include the names of soldiers missing from the monument. Council approved $35,000 to be ...

Orangeville gains specialized electronics repair business offering hard-to-find technical services

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A tech service business has moved to the community, specializing in electronic repair and support. Coolshrimp Modz, a ...

Complete burn ban in effect across Dufferin County

Ban began July 15 as fire chiefs urge public to monitor air quality, limit outdoor activity By Sam Odrowski A complete burn ban is now ...

Theatre Orangeville’s Young Company set to premiere production of Into the Woods

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Theatre Orangeville’s Young Company is heading Into the Woods this summer, bringing fairy tales and their consequences to ...

Camp Molly inspires future firefighters through hands-on experience

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Camp Molly finished up in Orangeville with strong participation, high engagement and a growing number of young people ...

Orangeville Rotary Ribfest closing in on $1 million raised for community projects since 2010

By Sam Odrowski After nearly 17 years of serving up barbecue and community spirit, Orangeville Rotary Ribfest is closing in on a major milestone: raising ...

Opportunity Garden grows skills, confidence and community connections in Orangeville

By Sam Odrowski A garden can be more than a place where food grows. For participants of The Opportunity Garden, it has become a place ...

Nearly 250 charges laid by Dufferin OPP during Canada Day traffic campaign

Dufferin OPP officers laid 247 charges during a Canada Day traffic campaign conducted across the county between June 26 and July 5. During the campaign, ...

Nomination period closes next month for municipal candidates

The deadline for individuals looking to run for the position of councillor, deputy mayor or mayor in their municipality is approaching. Interested candidates are encouraged ...

Grand Valley Public Library receives $20,000 for programs, initiatives

Trillium grant recognized by Deputy Premier and Dufferin–Caledon MPP Sylvia Jones at the library on July 2 By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Inititive Reporter The ...

Dufferin Child and Family Services urgently seeking foster families

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dufferin Child and Family Services (DCAFS) is encouraging more local residents to consider becoming foster families, as the ...

Essa man dies following single-vehicle collision in Orangeville

Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers, along with local EMS and fire services, responded to a serious single motor vehicle collision in Orangeville, involving an ...

Mono man questions arsenic problem in town water

By JAMES MATTHEWS Mono’s arsenic level in drinking water has been fairly stable over the years. The municipality is considering means to address arsenic, but ...

DCAFS to host virtual workshop for autistic children to prepare for summer camp

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dufferin Child and Family Services (DCAFS) is helping autistic children get ready for a successful summer camp experience ...

Take precautions during hot weather says local health unit

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph region currently under Orange-level alert for high temperatures Residents across the region are being reminded to take precautions, as Environment and Climate Change Canada ...

Town of Orangeville’s Block Box is on a roll for another season of summer fun

The Block Box is on a roll for another season of summer fun The Orangeville Recreation Neighbourhood Block Box is back for its fifth season of summer fun. Chalked full of hands-on games ...

Mansfield U14 Rep A/AA Cubs are undefeated for the season

By Brian Lockhart The Mansfield U14 Rep A/AA Cubs are having a stellar season and remain undefeated after their latest win over the Innisfil Cardinals ...

Orangeville Otters celebrate young swimmers at Mock Meet

By Brian Lockhart Orangeville Otters’ youngest swimmers got their first taste of competition during the club’s semi-annual Mock Meet held at the Alder Recreation Centre ...

Orangeville hosts provincial ‘A’ championship lacrosse qualifiers

By Brian Lockhart It was a huge lacrosse weekend in Orangeville when some of the best lacrosse teams in the province arrived in town for ...

Local athlete to play collegiate rugby at Aquinas College in Michigan this fall

By Brian Lockhart Orangeville athlete Lilian Beattie is preparing for the next chapter in her athletic career after earning the opportunity to attend Aquinas College ...

Pickleball is coming to Amaranth: Courts to be installed on municipal office property

By Brian Lockhart The Town of Amaranth has announced that its new pickleball court project is underway. With the growing popularity of the sport, the ...

Junior C Northmen done for the season after qualifier loss

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior C Northmen are done for the season after losing their pre-playoffs qualifier series to the West Grey Rampage. Orangeville had ...

Junior B Northmen trail after one game in series against Guelph

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior B Northmen are now in the second round of the Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League (OJBLL) playoffs and are ...

Heroes emerge as Canada moves on to the next round at the World Cup

By Chris Broom Canadian soccer fans in Orangeville will remember where they were on Sunday afternoon for a very long time. Whether they attended a ...

Junior C Northmen to face Durham in first round of playoffs

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior C Northmen are getting ready for playoff mode and will be up against the West Grey Rampage in the ...

Junior B Northmen tied in first round series with Hamilton

By Brian Lockhart The Junior B Northmen are tied at one with the Hamilton Bengals in their first-round Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League playoff series. ...

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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