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Rotary Club donates to Fiddle Park Commissary Kitchen with funds from recent golf tournament
Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Shelburne Rotary Club donated $9,400 to the Fiddle Park Commissary Kitchen to help purchase a commercial dishwasher for the facility. The donation was presented on July 16 and was made possible ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Nashville Takeover bringing three-day songwriter experience to Orangeville
By Sam Odrowski The Nashville Takeover is coming to Orangeville this weekend, providing a three-day town-wide music experience bringing original songwriting, storytelling and intimate performances. ...
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 ...
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Rotary Club donates to Fiddle Park Commissary Kitchen with funds from recent golf tournament
Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Shelburne Rotary Club donated $9,400 to the Fiddle Park Commissary Kitchen to help purchase a commercial ...
Trillium Ford Shelburne hosts Drive 4UR Community in support of Shelburne Legion
Written By BRIAN LOCKHART Trillium Ford Shelburne invited local residents to come out to the Highway 89 dealership just east of Shelburne for a Drive ...
Healing begins with being heard: FTP’s services foster recovery and hope
When people think of Family Transition Place (FTP), many immediately think of an emergency shelter and crisis support. While these services remain a vital part ...
Orangeville Junior A Northmen advance in playoffs after overtime win against Six Nations
Written By BRIAN LOCKHART The Orangeville Junior Northmen have advanced to the second round of the Ontario Junior A Lacrosse League playoffs after an overtime ...
Orangeville Otters close the season with Summer Splash Invitational
Written By BRIAN LOCKHART The Orangeville Otters Swim Club closed out the 2025/26 season with an outstanding week at the Summer Splash Invitational, hosted by ...
Junor appointed to Federal committee on anti-Black racism
Written By Kathryn Fraser LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Caledon’s very own Kevin Junor is among eight Canadians appointed to the Federal Government’s External Ministerial Advisory ...
Rhythm and Reason hosts debut Mystical Magical Music Day this Saturday
Written By Kathryn Fraser LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Rhythm and Reason will host its very first event “Mystical Magical Music Day” on July 25, connecting ...
Baker takes technique to a whole new level on Parisian baking trip
Written By Kathryn Fraser LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER While some may try to improve their skills by researching online, others go to the next level ...
Lights, Camera, Orangeville: Dufferin Film Festival returns for year three
Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Dufferin Film Festival will return to Orangeville this summer for its third annual celebration of independent ...
Anne Laurier Scholarship recipients share their artistic aspirations
Written By Constance Scrafield The three winners of Dufferin Arts Council’s $3,000 Anne Laurier Scholarships were announced earlier this month, and the Citizen had the ...
