Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub launches in Orangeville

By Sam Odrowski Orangeville has been selected as one of 28 new Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hubs in Ontario. The provincial government announced $550 million to open the 28 new hubs in March, and on Jan. 23, a ...

Attack on agriculture: Orangeville supports Green leader’s bill to preserve prime farmland

By JAMES MATTHEWS Ontario’s food security is threatened. Mike Schreiner, leader of the Green Party of Ontario, said during Orangeville council’s Jan. 26 meeting that ...

Orangeville council joins CVC in opposing province’s proposal for amalgamation

By JAMES MATTHEWS Credit Valley watershed growth brings opportunities to communities, but also increases pressure on green spaces. Terri Leroux, the CAO at Credit Valley ...

County fears provincial housing legislation may disadvantage renters

By JAMES MATTHEWS Provincial legislation to spur housing development affects the relationship between landlords and their tenants. Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, ...

County of Dufferin needs more money to remedy homelessness

By JAMES MATTHEWS More federal and provincial money is required to address homelessness and housing needs in Dufferin County. County staff presented a report to ...

Theatre Orangeville presents ‘Common Ground,’ an 80s romantic comedy

By Joshua Drakes Theatre Orangeville is going back in time with Common Ground, a romantic comedy premiering Feb. 6 that blends heartbreak, humour and hope against ...

Orangeville Food Bank to hold annual Coldest Night of the Year walk fundraiser

By Joshua Drakes The Orangeville Food Bank is preparing to host its annual Coldest Night of the Year walk, a community fundraiser that shines a ...

Parked transport trucks are not welcome on Mono residential properties: mayor

By JAMES MATTHEWS Transport trucks parked on residential properties are becoming a blight to the Mono landscape. Mayor John Creelman said during council’s Jan. 13 ...

New executive director Teresa Waldner takes helm at Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County

By Joshua Drakes The Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County is a local nonprofit organization that supports people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, as ...

Two Headwaters MCRT nurses awarded for exemplary service

By Joshua Drakes The impact of community Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRTs) in only a few years of operation has already left a lasting effect ...

Mono man asks council to consider ward system of municipal government

By JAMES MATTHEWS A question from one resident could result in a drastic change to Mono’s municipal governance. It has been said that change starts ...

Headwaters announces lineup of fundraising events through 2026

Headwaters Health Care Foundation (HHCF) has released its official lineup of events in 2026 to fundraise for essential equipment and facility upgrades not funded by ...

Dufferin County accepting applications for BetterHomes Program

By Sam Odrowski Applications are now being accepted for Dufferin County’s BetterHomes Program. The $11.25 million program provides up to $40,000 in financing for qualifying ...

Dufferin OPP to face off against Orangeville Fire in annual charity hockey game

By Sam Odrowski Nothing connects Canadians quite like hockey, and on March 21, an annual game will bring the community together in support of a ...

Orangeville launches Community Recognition Awards to celebrate local excellence

The Town of Orangeville is launching the Community Recognition Awards, a new program created to celebrate the people who make Orangeville a better place to ...

Provincial funding for fire departments in Dufferin–Caledon doubles to $20 million

Ontario’s Fire Protection Grant is providing twice as much money to the five departments across Dufferin–Caledon this year. The grant has doubled from $10 million ...

Mono council finalizes backyard chicken coop rules

By JAMES MATTHEWS Mono residents can avail of licences to keep backyard chickens in town areas other than rural areas. Allowing backyard chickens became an ...

Credit Valley Conservation encourages nominations for Environmental Awards

Nominations for the 40th annual Friends of the Credit Conservation Awards are officially open. Through the awards program, Credit Valley Conservation celebrates people and groups ...

Dufferin County’s interfaith community to host potluck at Westminster United Church

The Dufferin Interfaith community is inviting the community to a potluck dinner on Saturday Feb. 7 at 5:30 p.m. at Westminster United Church, Orangeville (247 ...

Orangeville Public Library celebrates Family Literacy Day with food literacy workshop

By Joshua Drakes Enjoy some fun direction in food making on Jan. 25 as the Orangeville Public Library recognizes Family Literacy Day 2026. In celebration ...

Local entrepreneur finds niche market in modular, affordable holiday signs

By JOSH DRAKES Recognizing a growing interest in affordable, reusable signage, the proprietor of Orangeville’s Pop Marquee has carved out a place in the market. ...

Orangeville Tigers Sweetheart Tournament brings 135 teams to town

By Brian Lockhart It was a big hockey week in Orangeville as the 46th annual Orangeville Tigers Sweetheart Tournament took over local arenas and ice ...

Mono Nordic Ski Club hosts annual cross-country race

By Brian Lockhart The Mono Nordic Ski Club hosted its annual cross-country race along the trails at Monora Park in Mono on Saturday, Jan. 24. ...

Over $2,500 in prizes await at Island Lake’s Annual Ice Fishing Derby

Winter anglers, get ready to drop a line at the Annual Island Lake Ice Fishing Derby, running Feb. 7 to 16, at Island Lake Conservation ...

Westside seniors move to second place in District 4 basketball standings

By Brian Lockhart The Westside Secondary School Thunder boys’ senior basketball team is having a good season and is currently in second place in the ...

Orangeville Blitz maintains second place after a shutout over Halton Hills Coyotes

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Blitz are in second place in the North Division of the Metropolitan League after a 5-0 shutout over the Halton ...

Muskies to host charity game for Headwaters Health Care Centre

They are Shelburne’s Senior hockey team who deliver a lot of hard-hitting fast action for local fans when they host home games at the Centre ...

Orangeville Otters have good results at double December meets

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Otters had a busy and successful weekend of competition on Dec. 12-14, competing in two swim meets with good results. ...

Orangeville Curling Club holding 50/50 draw to support junior programs

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Curling Club is holding a 50/50 draw to raise funds in support of its junior programs. This is a chance ...

Girls’ varsity teams battle it out for glory in District 4 hockey

By Brian Lockhart Local varsity girls’ high school hockey teams are showing a lot of talent on the ice this year as teams battle their ...

Orangeville District Secondary School’s senior girls tied for first in District 10 volleyball

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School Scarlett Bears senior girls volleyball team is in a three-way tie for first place in the District ...

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, ...

Tax dollars at work?

Auditor General Shelley Spence began her 10-year term on Jan. 8, 2024. She is appointed to a 10-year term by the Ontario Legislative Assembly after ...

Tree-cutting bylaw

Sir: According to two reports in the Orangeville Citizen (11 December), a tree-cutting bylaw (TCB) is being proposed again – and by the same proponent ...

Tree-cutting bylaw

Sir: According to two reports in the Orangeville Citizen (11 December), a tree-cutting bylaw (TCB) is being proposed again – and by the same proponent ...

Tax dollars at work?

Auditor General Shelley Spence began her 10-year term on Jan. 8, 2024. She is appointed to a 10-year term by the Ontario Legislative Assembly after ...

The recognition of gender-based violence

While I have spoken out about this very serious and also very private but dangerous issue of Gender Based Violence (GBV) or, as it is ...

Open letter to Strada Aggregates

Good morning, As a resident of Melancthon Township, I oppose the Strada Aggregates application for a below water table blasting quarry. Here in Melancthon, we ...

Crime newsletter concerns

Dear Editor, I am writing to thank Isabel Carey for her thoughtful letter of October 9th regarding the Conservative Party’s proposed “Stand On Guard” legislation. ...

Seeback issues open letter to Strada Aggregates Inc.

To the representatives of Strada Aggregates, Following my Oct. 14 Community Town Hall in Honeywood and numerous conversations with residents, local organizations, and grassroots advocacy ...

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