Theatre Orangeville puts community support in the Spotlight at Hockley Valley Resort

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Theatre Orangeville is putting a fresh spin on its annual fundraising event this year, bringing supporters together for an afternoon of entertainment, food and fundraising at Hockley Valley Resort. The fundraiser takes place ...

County of Dufferin seeking public input on 10-Year Housing Plan

Dufferin County is calling on the community to help inform its next 10-Year Housing Plan. Residents are being asked to take the County’s 10-Year Housing ...

Orangeville dentist marks decade of excellence

An Orangeville dentist has reached a professional milestone of excellence. Dr. Raj Khanuja and his R. Khanuja Dentistry Professional Corporation, which includes Headwaters Dental in ...

Theatre Orangeville pledges continued accountability amid financial recovery

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Theatre Orangeville is pledging continued financial accountability and cooperation with the town as the organization works to stabilize ...

CVC investing in Island Lake Conservation Area infrastructure improvements

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is undertaking a multi-year infrastructure improvement program at Island Lake Conservation Area in Orangeville, ...

Community encouraged to show support during Woman Abuse Prevention Month

By Sam Odrowski Family Transition Place (FTP) is looking to turn Dufferin County purple this November to show solidarity and raise awareness for Woman Abuse ...

Eight new councils elected across Dufferin County

By Sam Odrowski The Oct. 26 municipal election has concluded, and residents have spoken. New councils have been elected across Dufferin County’s eight municipalities. The ...

Primary care expansion aims to reach thousands in Dufferin, Caledon

By Sam Odrowski The Hills of Headwaters Collaborative Ontario Health Team (HOHC OHT) and the Dufferin Area Family Health Team (DAFHT) are expanding primary care ...

Orangeville elects two newcomers, returns three incumbents

By Sam Odrowski The results are in, and Orangeville voters have spoken. Incumbent Mayor Lisa has been returned to office by a wide margin, receiving ...

Theatre Orangeville’s double bill delivers two compelling solo performances: review

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Theatre Orangeville tried something new, and it worked. Theatre Orangeville has just kicked off its ‘Season of Discovery’ ...

Melancthon candidates outline key priorities at Watershed Guardians forum

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Watershed Guardians of Dufferin County hosted a municipal election candidate forum at Horning’s Mills Community Hall on ...

Dufferin County recognizes sustainable housing through Green Development Program

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dufferin County is encouraging more sustainable residential development through a regional program recognizing homes and communities designed to ...

Three new designs featured in Orangeville’s growing utility box art collection

A walk through Orangeville now offers four new opportunities to experience local creativity. The town has unveiled four utility box art installations featuring three original ...

Sanoh Canada expands its Orangeville facility to support future growth

Sanoh Canada Ltd. has completed a 15,700-square-foot expansion at its Orangeville facility, increasing its total footprint to 109,000 square feet. The additional space will accommodate ...

Orangeville Hallowe’en Haunt Patrol announces 2026 winners

By Sam Odrowski With spooky season in full swing, the results of the Orangeville Hallowe’en Haunt Patrol’s annual decorating contest are in. Judging took place ...

‘Postcards from the Heart’ brings music and storytelling to Westminster United Church

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Orangeville Show Chorus will bring music and storytelling together for Postcards from the Heart on Nov. 7, ...

Well-Comm Network’s Fall Wellness Expo to take over Monora Park Pavilion

THE Well-Comm Network (WCN) is returning to Monora Park Pavilion with an expanded Fall Wellness Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. ...

Orangeville Public Library welcomes author Allison Bothley on Oct. 23

Public libraries are an important part of their communities, and the Orangeville Public Library is no exception. Libraries extend beyond reading and resources, providing shared ...

Governance review will look at county council effectiveness

By JAMES MATTHEWS Sometimes you have to spend money to find ways to save money. That holds true for upper tier councils, too. Dufferin County ...

Orangeville man charged with aggravated assault following road rage incident

An Orangeville man has been arrested after a Brampton resident sustained life-threatening injuries following a road rage incident. Dufferin OPP said the dispute occurred on ...

Dufferin OPP lay close to 250 charges over Thanksgiving long weekend

By Sam Odrowski Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid nearly 250 traffic-related charges over the Thanksgiving long weekend. Between Oct. 9 and 12, officers conducted ...

ODSS senior boys soccer season concludes after loss to Bishop Macdonnell

By Chris Perrotte On Oct. 15, the Orangeville District Secondary School (ODSS) Scarlet Bears lost 6-4 in a high-scoring affair against Bishop Macdonnell Catholic High ...

Former Orangeville Otter receives $10,000 grant to support Olympic aspirations

By Chris Perrotte Alyssa Smyth, a Swimming Canada athlete and former Orangeville Otters swimmer, found out she won the 2026 Petro-Canada FACE Grant, totalling $10,000, ...

Orangeville flag football league celebrates another successful season

By Chris Perrotte The finals of the Orangeville Flag Football took place on Oct. 9 at the Lions Club Sports Park. Ten teams from their ...

Orangeville BJJ coach earns black belt, inspires young athletes

By Chris Perrotte Shawn Cox, instructor at the Orangeville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, was promoted to black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) on Oct. 7, in ...

ODSS Scarlet Bears blanked by Bishop Macdonell Celtics on soccer field

By Chris Perrotte At the home of the Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School Celtics, the Orangeville District Secondary School (ODSS) Scarlet Royals were defeated 7-0 ...

ODSS Scarlet Bears blanked by Bishop Macdonell Celtics on soccer field

By Chris Perrotte At the home of the Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School Celtics, the Orangeville District Secondary School (ODSS) Scarlet Royals were defeated 7-0 ...

Dirty Dawgs slow pitch team cements softball dynasty with seventh title in 11 years

By Chris Perrotte In the Orangeville Slow Pitch League, the team known as the Dirty Dawgs are cementing their legacy as a dynasty. The Dirty ...

Raiders advance to U10 Orangeville flag football championship against Texans

By Chris Perrotte With the sun beginning to set and a cool breeze that blew across the field, the scene was set for Orangeville Flag ...

Orangeville District Secondary School’s field hockey team takes first loss after five wins

By Chris Perrotte, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Orangeville District Secondary School (ODSS) Scarlet Bears opened their first home game with a 2-0 win over ...

Orangeville Minor Hockey hosts Annual Fall Classic to kick off season

By Chris Perrotte The 2026-27 season kicked off with the Orangeville Minor Hockey Annual Fall Classic at Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre and the Alder ...

Three new designs featured in Orangeville’s growing utility box art collection

A walk through Orangeville now offers four new opportunities to experience local creativity. The town has unveiled four utility box art installations featuring three original ...

‘Postcards from the Heart’ brings music and storytelling to Westminster United Church

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Orangeville Show Chorus will bring music and storytelling together for Postcards from the Heart on Nov. 7, ...

Diamonds and clever twists bring comedy to the Caledon Town Hall Players stage

By Constance Scrafield Jack of Diamonds by Marcia Kash and Douglas E. Hughes is next up at the Caledon Town Hall Players (CTHP), opening Nov. ...

Former Orangeville teacher shares her approach and passion for creating art

By Constance Scrafield Artist Patricia MacDonald has a history of teaching art at Orangeville District Secondary School, but it was some years ago. She taught ...

Readers’ Choice owner shares approach to stocking shelves with over 50,000 books

By Constance Scrafield There is a week called Banned Books Week in the U.S. that is a protest against the banning of books. Canada protects ...

Review: How We Got to Jersey is a heartwarming and hilarious story of how two small-town Canadians captured Frankie Valli

Theatre Orangeville continues to outdo itself in every season I catch, and recently, this has not been more accurate. Coming in like a blast from ...

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