September 2023 Archive
Orangeville Banner ceases printed paper as Metroland Media attempts to restructure under Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act
The final print version of the Orangeville Banner hit Dufferin County’s doorsteps on Sept. 15. The Banner and 70 other Metroland Media community newspapers are ...
Terry Fox Run completes 43rd event with huge success
By Brian Lockhart The annual Terry Fox run was held on Sunday, September 17, at locations across the country and around the world to raise ...
Procyon Wildlife Rehabilitation to host gala fundraiser
By Brian Lockhart Procyon Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre will be hosting a fundraising gala to help fund its operation over the coming year. Procyon ...
Royal Chevrolet donates $100,000 to Smart Headwaters campaign
Headwaters Health Care Foundation recently received $100,000 towards its Smart Headwaters Campaign. Todd and Devon McKay of Royal Chevrolet in Orangeville made the sizeable donation. ...
Dufferin Men’s Shelter in crisis: Urgent funding requested to keep doors open
By Paula Brown Dufferin County Council has declared the Dufferin Men’s Shelter a ‘project in difficulty’ after receiving a request for emergency funding to keep ...
Dufferin County approves first Equity Strategic Plan
By Paula Brown Dufferin County Council has officially approved the County’s first-ever Equity Strategic Plan. “Dufferin County is privileged to have a diverse staff of ...
Westside Thunder girls varsity basketball team wins season opener
By Brian Lockhart The District 4 girls’ high school basketball season is underway, and the Westside Secondary School Thunder girls’ varsity team left the court ...
Feedback sought regarding tree protection on private properties in Orangeville
As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, the Town of Orangeville is welcoming community feedback around tree protection on private properties. The Town ...
Tampon dispensers installed in public access washrooms throughout Orangeville at request of council
Menstrual products are now available for free at public access washrooms throughout Orangeville. Dispensers have been installed in an effort to reduce “period poverty” within ...
Mono aims to outlaw airborne litter after kite fighting festival
By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNlISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Somebody flying a fighting kite in Mono isn’t necessarily a problem. Deputy Mayor Fred Nix said during town ...
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