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New nationwide program redefining retirement for local teacher
By Marni Walsh Launching the national digital history program “Defining Moments Canada” has radically redefined retirement for former history teacher Neil Orford. “I jumped in with both feet,” Mr. Orford said. “People often ask me how retirement is going, and ...
New ‘Join in Dufferin’ portal targets more community involvement at County level
By Mike Baker The County of Dufferin will today launch a new online portal designed to increase community involvement in the development of regional policies ...
Mono Council opts out of hosting cannabis stores in community
By Jasen Obermeyer Faced with making a decision on cannabis retail stores, Mono council has unanimously decided to opt out of allowing them in the ...
Ford government cutting $15 million from grants to Trillium Foundation
The Ontario government has withdrawn a promised $15 million to Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF); money the foundation would have granted out to community projects this ...
Community News
‘Love is in the Air’ theme set for 2nd pride, diversity fundraiser
By Mike Baker “Love is in the Air” as a special fundraiser designed to support Dufferin County’s second annual pride and diversity event prepares to ...
OMT starts year with Beauty and the Beast & Mary Poppins
By Constance Scrafield Orangeville Music Theatre, the town’s long-running community theatre, is opening the New Year with two shows: the adult group is doing Beauty ...
Local society recognizing Alzheimer Awareness Month
By Jasen Obermeyer With Christmas behind us, and January being the month when everyone catches their breath from the busy holiday time, it also the ...
100 Kids Who Care Dufferin to meet at Mel Lloyd Centre
By Mike Baker Following a successful launch back in October, 100 Kids Who Care Dufferin is hoping to maintain the momentum as the organization prepares ...
Orangeville Library to feature Storytelling Series
By Mike Baker The Orangeville Public Library has developed a new literary program designed to bring the community together over a shared love and appreciation ...
Mono to establish policing task force
By Jasen Obermeyer Mono Council has supported a motion by Deputy Mayor John Creelman to establish a task force to investigate the current police resources ...
New Saputo Health and Lifestyle Centre nearing completion at Alder
The Saputo Health and Lifestyle Centre, located at the Alder Recreation Centre, is nearing completion and will offer an exciting new variety of programs for ...
Sports
Orangeville Tigers gear up for annual Sweetheart Tournament
By Brian Lockhart With only a few games left on the regular season schedule, the Orangeville Tigers are also getting ready for their annual Sweetheart ...
Muskies move up in standings
By Brian Lockhart The Shelburne senior Muskies finished off the year on a high note winning four in a row before getting back in action ...
Close battle in Junior C playoff run
By Brian Lockhart With only a few games left on the regular season schedule the Provincial Junior Hockey League is gearing up for what should ...
