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Local man recognized for rescuing elderly neighbour from fire
By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Grand Valley resident is being recognized for his heroic actions that helped save the life of a neighbour last March. Alan Mackie was presented with the prestigious Carnegie Hero Medal on Sunday ...
SHIP celebrates opening of 27 supportive housing units in Orangeville with ribbon-cutting
By Sam Odrowski A beacon of hope for homeless or precariously housed individuals in Dufferin County recently opened. Dignitaries, community leaders and members of the ...
Brave Canoe working to revitalize Indigenous culture in Dufferin
By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Brave Canoe, an Indigenous-led not-for-profit, is beginning its journey to revitalizing Indigenous culture within Dufferin County with ...
Volunteer Week recognizes contributions of Dufferin’s volunteers
By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Volunteers are often considered the backbone of a community, and this week organizations across Dufferin County are recognizing ...
General News
Orangeville’s 2024 Accessibility Champion Awards open for nominations
A Town of Orangeville committee with a focus on enhancing accessibility for all residents and visitors to the area is accepting nominations. Access Orangeville has ...
Ontario Queen of the Furrow honoured at Orangeville Fairgrounds
By Brian Lockhart Friends and family gathered at the Orangeville Fairgrounds on April 17 to honour Mel Karpenko – this year’s Ontario Queen of the ...
New boutique shines with love and light on Mill Street
By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Orangeville’s downtown business community is imbued with a new shine. That is, Love & Light Jewels Boutique has ...
Marketplace, craft workshop in May to support hospice care
By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Sparkle and Sass and Let’s Be Crafty are working together to drum up community support for Hospice Dufferin. ...
Lord Dufferin IODE shares plans for replacement of vandalized nurse
By Sam Odrowski A charitable women’s group that’s existed in the community for over 115 years is working hard to replace a chainsaw-carved wooden statue ...
Lord Dufferin IODE to host Orangeville mayor as guest speaker
By Sam Odrowski The not-for-profit women’s group, Lord Dufferin IODE, is hosting Orangeville Mayor Lisa Post at their upcoming meeting . The meeting starts at ...
Open call to artists issued for ‘Tapestry of Art and Music’ fundraiser
By Zachary Roman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An arts non-profit is looking for local artists to participate in an upcoming event. On April 12, Headwaters ...
Caledon artist Patty Maher debuts solo exhibition ‘Cadence’
By Zachary Roman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A local photographer and painter launched a solo art exhibition last weekend. On April 6, Patty Maher held ...
Credit Valley Conservation invites public to open house
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is inviting the members of the community to attend its Pits to Parks Open House on April 18. The event runs ...
Mulmur Citizens’ Coalition to feature Mkomose at Monora Park Pavilion
By Constance Scrafield Call him Dr. Andrew Judge PhD or his Spirit name, Mkomose, his focus is, in part, on Indigenous land-based practices. On Sunday, ...
Sports
Local high school athletes training for spring track and field
By Brian Lockhart Students at local high schools have started early spring training for upcoming track and field meets and they have been on the ...
Dufferin-Peel Skating Club has successful competitive season
By Brian Lockhart The Dufferin-Peel Skating Club had a successful season on the ice this year with many skaters achieving their goals and earning medals ...
Provincial Junior Hockey League enters Conference championships
By Brian Lockhart Eight Junior C hockey teams from across the province are now heading into the conference championship series after completing the Division finals. ...
Big Brothers Big Sisters hosting pickleball tournament in Orangeville
By Brian Lockhart Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in North America with leagues springing up and tournaments becoming a very popular past-time. ...
Orangeville U13BB Tigers win gold in Brampton tournament
By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Tigers U13BB team came home with a gold medal after competing in the Brampton Canadettes 55th Annual Easter Tournament held ...
Junior C Divisions finals finish this week
Sixteen teams battling for championships By Brian Lockhart Junior C divisional playoffs will wrap up this week with eight teams winning across the province. Sixteen ...
Local residents compete in the 95 km long Vasaloppet cross-country ski race in Sweden
By Brian Lockhart Two local residents travelled to Sweden in early March to participate in the 100th edition of the Vasaloppet cross-country ski race. John ...
Huge fight coming up for Orangeville’s Josh Wagner in April
By Brian Lockhart Local boxer Josh Wagner will be back in the ring for an IBF International Welterweight title fight in Toronto on April 27. ...
Minor hockey in full playoff mode
By Brian Lockhart The hockey season is winding down, with minor hockey teams now in full playoff mode. Orangeville Flyers hockey has 44 teams on ...
Junior C hockey starts semi-final round this week
Brian Lockhart Small-town Junior hockey is now moving into the semi-final round of playoffs after a quarter-final round that produced no surprises. In fact, none ...
