Horning’s Mills community continues to mobilize against proposed mega quarry

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The fight against a proposed gravel pit in northern Dufferin County is entering a new phase, as residents packed the Horning Mills Community Hall this week for an update meeting with Melancthon Against ...

Spring Economic Update projects $66.9 billion deficit amid new spending initiative

Conservative MP for Dufferin–Caledon Kyle Seeback shares criticisms surrounding new spending plan By Sam Odrowski Canada’s finances came into focus last week with the release ...

Noise exemption decisions are about sound levels, not events’ merits: Mono mayor

By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Mono council granted an exemption from the town’s noise bylaw to four Portuguese-style rodeos with shortened hours of ...

Educators stage protests across Ontario to highlight education funding shortfalls

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The protests, running in the afternoon on April 29, were meant to challenge what the allied unions described ...

Dufferin paramedic service reduces time lost to offload delays

By JAMES MATTHEWS The Dufferin County Paramedic Service (DCPS) reached milestones over the last year that bode well for the service into the future. Gary ...

Dufferin fights dementia: Community gears up for annual Walk for Alzheimer’s at Island Lake

By Sam Odrowski At the end of the month, hundreds of people will gather at Island Lake Conservation Area in Orangeville for the Alzheimer Society ...

Orangeville and District Music Festival amplifies local musical talent

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Orangeville and District Music Festival (ODMF) has spent more than a quarter-century building a quiet but lasting ...

Ontario connecting over 7,000 people in Dufferin–Caledon to primary care

The Ontario government is taking the next step toward delivering its Primary Care Action Plan, which is on track to connect everyone in the province ...

Mono permits relocation of heritage Anderson Farm cottage

By JAMES MATTHEWS The 19th-century Anderson Cottage in Mono will be taken apart and moved to another part of town. The 150-year-old structure on Airport ...

First-degree murder charge laid in connection with the 2024 death of a Melancthon man

By Sam Odrowski Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers have charged one person in connection with the 2024 murder of 65-year-old Melancthon resident David Robson. ...

Inclusive baseball program gives Orangeville children with disabilities a place to belong

By Sam Odrowski Access to sports and recreation programs can be a challenge for children with disabilities — but a local baseball league is trying ...

Mulmur 175 Run for Honeywood raises funds, builds momentum for local arena

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Mulmur 175 Run for Honeywood delivered a strong turnout and community backing, even after an uncertain start ...

Friends of the Sheldon organize effort to save outdoor education centre

By Brian Lockhart Imagine looking up into the night sky, and for the first time, really seeing the stars. For kids growing up in downtown ...

Recharge your mind: Community Wellness Expo offers midweek escape and healing

The Well-Comm Network invites the community to experience a heart-centred day of wellness, connection, and inspiration at the upcoming Community Wellness Expo. The not-for-profit, community-focused ...

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month underway in Dufferin County

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month kicked off on May 1 across Ontario, and the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding all road ...

Get ready to dance: Tony Rose Arena welcomes Pathways’ first Spring Fling Dance

By Sam Odrowski Pathways Orangeville is holding its first annual Spring Fling Dance at the Tony Rose Arena on May 9. Running from 2 p.m. ...

Local family organizes Orangeville’s first community walk for scleroderma

Event honours organizer’s late father and family members who have been affected by the disease By Joshua Drakes A first-time community walk is set to ...

Friends of the Orangeville Public Library to host annual plant and book sale

By Joshua Drakes The Friends of the Orangeville Public Library are inviting residents to browse, shop and support local library services at their annual spring ...

Geranium fundraiser blooms into 30-year tradition for Lord Dufferin IODE

By Sam Odrowski This year marks a special anniversary for the IODE Lord Dufferin Chapter’s annual geranium sale. Soon, gardens across Dufferin County will be ...

Run for Honeywood event marks Mulmur 175 and brings attention to ageing arena

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Run for Honeywood will bring runners, walkers and families to the rolling hills of Mulmur for a ...

Province announces close to $300,000 for Orangeville in gas tax funding

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 to ...

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 ...

Orangeville Junior B Northmen move into first place after weekend wins

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior B Northmen are now 3-0 to start the season and are in first place in the West Division of ...

Orangeville District Secondary School girls rugby team wins season opener

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School (ODSS) Scarlett Bears girls’ varsity team is back on the field for this season and is looking ...

Junior B Orangeville Northmen open the season with a win over Hamilton Bengals

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior B Northmen have started the regular season and picked up a win in their first game of the year. ...

Stayner eliminated from PJHL playoffs after losing to Fergus in four-game sweep

By Brian Lockhart Three out of four conference finals have been decided in the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) after weekend play. Locally, the Stayner ...

Westside athletes compete at District 4 badminton championships

By Brian Lockhart Westside Secondary School Thunder athletes competed at the District 4 badminton championships on Wednesday, April 8. The junior championships were held at ...

Orangeville Otters represented at the 2026 World Para Swimming series in Italy

By Brian Lockhart Members of the Orangeville Otters swim team were represented at the 2026 World Para Swimming Series held in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy, in ...

It’s a rebuilding year for the Junior B Northmen

By Brian Lockhart Lacrosse season is almost here, and that means Orangeville, one of the most successful lacrosse centres in the country, will once again ...

Junior C hockey enters Schmalz Cup playoffs

By Brian Lockhart The Provincial Junior Hockey League has completed the Division championships, and there are now eight teams remaining in Junior C hockey who ...

Orangeville Otters have success at Ontario Age Group Championships

By Brian Lockhart Strong performances, multiple club records, and a growing team presence highlighted the Orangeville Otters’ showing at the Ontario Age Group Championships held ...

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 ...

Back patting

I agree with letters to the editor from Marion Herron and Sorin Schwimmer in the Jan. 29 edition of the Citizen. Highway 413 will solve ...

Property rights

Sir:Your report, “Attack on Agriculture: Orangeville supports Green leader’s bill to preserve prime farmland” (29 January) stated that Mark Schreiner, Green Party leader, supports Ontario ...

Reflecting on 2025

This year has been an exciting one for Dufferin-Caledon, with many important investments and community milestones that continue to strengthen our towns and enhance local ...

Re: Don’t tread on me—Bill C-9

The 11th of December was a brilliant issue. I particularly liked Gwynne Dyer’s geography lesson for our southern neighbours. Though it was a while ago, ...

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