August 2021 Archive

Local employment resources could prove to be vital for Orangeville businesses

Now more than ever, employers have found themselves facing a shortage of employees. COVID-19 has fundamentally impacted the acquisition and retention of a skilled labour ...

Local Back to School Drive in need of community support

By Sam Odrowski Branching Out Support Services, which is a local organization that supports individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, is holding a Back ...

DCCBA scholarship awards distributed

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Dufferin County Canadian Black Association (DCCBA) held their inaugural scholarship award ceremony on July 27, recognizing numerous ...

Province-wide staffing crisis reaches Headwaters

By Sam Odrowski A staffing crisis impacting hospitals across the province became increasingly apparent at Headwaters Health Care Centre over the August long weekend. To ...

Ontario releases back-to school plan

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Ontario students returning to in-person learning this school year will see themselves in an environment close to that ...

Dufferin OPP investigating Amaranth gathering with over 1,500 guests

The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a gathering with over 1,500 people in attendance that took place on a ...

Orangeville electrical supply business broken into

Officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter at an electrical supply business in the Town ...

Legislation aimed at addressing housing affordability being proposed

By Sam Odrowski Dufferin–Caledon MP Kyle Seeback recently raised the issue of housing affordability in House of Commons and is currently working on passing legislation ...

Volunteer firefighter recognized with federal award

By Sam Odrowski A Dufferin County resident recently received a special award from the region’s member of parliament for his selfless acts of kindness and ...

Legendary Sikh Riders stop in Mono during cross-Canada voyage

By Sam Odrowski The sound of motorcycles filled the streets of Mono as the Legendary Sikh Riders, who travelled there from British Columbia, joined the ...

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