February 2021 Archive

No ice for Junior teams this year

With no ice, no practices, and no games at all, local junior hockey players have changed their focus to preparing for the start of the ...

Local Facebook group inspiring folks to get outdoors

By Sam Odrowski Screen time for children has soared during the COVID-19 pandemic. With everyone being asked to stay home and unable to meet in ...

Mono entering into agreement with Olympus K9

By Peter Richardson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Mono Council passed a motion during its Tuesday (Feb. 9) meeting, entering the Town into an agreement with ...

Council to decide future of minor hockey season on Feb. 17

By Sam Odrowski After significant deliberations, Orangeville Council has decided to wait until a Special Council Meeting on Feb. 17 to decide the fate of ...

Coldest Night of the Year returns for 4th year

By Sam Odrowski The devastating impacts of COVID-19 restrictions on jobs and the economy is being felt across the country and Orangeville is no exception. ...

Alzheimer Society kicks off “Quest” fundraiser

By Sam Odrowski The Alzheimer Society Dufferin County is calling on residents in the region to join their first virtual fundraiser in support of dedicated ...

Museum of Dufferin unveils new exhibit for Black History Month

By: Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Museum of Dufferin (MOD) launched a new digital exhibit this week in celebration of Black History Month. ...

Wedding planners working around challenges with COVID-19 restrictions

By Fatima Baig With the COVID-19 pandemic cancelling most in-person events since March of last year, many wedding planners are facing the challenge of planning ...

Rotary Highlands Community Choice awards seek voters

By Brian Lockhart The Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands is choosing a new way to give to the community, that allows residents to help them ...

Long lost village of Stanton almost known by a different name

By Brian Lockhart Many Ontario towns were named after the original settlers who first staked a claim on the land, cleared the area for farming, ...

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