Top Stories
Alder Recreation Centre pools to officially open to the public after three years of construction
After three years and several delays due to unexpected challenges during construction, the Alder Recreation Centre pools are set to open to the public next week. There’s a full slate of free swim programming scheduled at Alder, starting on May ...
Wastenot Farms: Creating something good from organic waste
By Brian Lockhart Many people see food and organic waste as garbage – Jocelyn Molyneux of Wastenot Farms in Mono sees solutions and possibilities. Wastenot ...
Former owner and publisher of the Orangeville Citizen, Pam Claridge, passes away at 80
By Sam Odrowski A community-focused woman who impacted countless lives in the region recently passed away. Pamela Anne Claridge, who led a life dedicated to ...
Credit Valley Conservation vehicle stolen at Island Lake
By Sam Odrowski Officers working out of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a theft of a Credit Valley ...
York St. residents want heritage status for neighbourhood, town says further consultation is needed
By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Orangeville council decided not to pursue heritage status for York Street area properties. Mayor Lisa Post said council ...
General News
Ride Don’t Hide: Cycling event to raise money and awareness about mental health
By Zachary Roman Caledon residents are invited to pedal for a good cause this June. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Peel Dufferin is now ...
MoD to mark Museum Month and International Museum Day with celebration
By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Take a trip back in time and learn how Dufferin County’s local museum is preserving history for the ...
Dufferin Child & Family Services receives accreditation for four more years
By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dufferin Child & Family Services (DCAFS) has been awarded with a recognition of their advocacy for children and ...
Orangeville council hears proposal for music venue on Town Line
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A local musician has an idea of how to bring the sounds of New Orleans every week to ...
Pizza Nova to fundraise for Orangeville Food Bank with upcoming grand opening
By Sam Odrowski Those looking to dine in Orangeville now have an additional option when searching for pizza. Pizza Nova has opened at 40 Broadway ...
Orangeville council partners with HCIA to evaluate community grants
By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Headwaters Communities in Action (HCIA) has had 20 years of bringing people together to shape a thriving community. ...
Credit Valley Conservation Celebrates 70-years of Conservation
May 13 marked Credit Valley Conservation’s 70th anniversary of conserving the Credit River Watershed. CVC Chair Micheal Palleschi, CVC Chief Administrative Officer Quentin Hanchard and ...
Over 450 attend annual Hike for Bethell Hospice
Community well on its way to meeting $245,000 fundraising goal By Zachary Roman Caledon residents weren’t daunted by a little rain and came out in ...
Orangeville Public Library hosting young adult fiction author for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.
Young Adult (YA) Fiction debut author Matteo L. Cerilli is set to host a special book talk at the Orangeville Public Library in celebration of ...
Local resident helps connect seniors with needed services
By Brian Lockhart An Orangeville resident is helping local seniors and caregivers connect with and understand services for older adults in Dufferin County. Joanne Jordan, ...
Sports
Junior C Northmen split the weekend with a win and a loss
By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Northmen started the weekend off strong, delivering a 16-7 win over Six Nations, but came up short when they were ...
Muddy Paw Canicross Race offers competition for dogs and their owners
By Brian Lockhart There were a lot of dogs running through the trails at Monora Park during the Muddy Paw Canicross Race on Saturday, May 11. ...
PJHL ready to start Schmalz Cup championship series
By Brian Lockhart Junior C hockey in Ontario is now moving into the provincial Schmalz Cup championship series as two teams will now battle it out for ...
Junior C Northmen leading conference after the weekend
By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior C Northmen have moved into first place in the Western Conference of the Ontario Junior C Lacrosse League after ...
Orangeville goalie beats the odds with Rochester Knighthawks
By Brian Lockhart Rochester Knighthawks goalie, and Orangeville veteran, Rylan Hartley, is back between the pipes in the NNL after being out with an injury ...
Junior C Northmen win home opener with late game tie-breaker
By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior C Northmen won their season and home opener with a late game tiebreaker on Friday (Apr. 26) night on ...
The Northmen Way: Documentary features story behind the Orangeville Northmen
By Brian Lockhart From a small town beginning to being voted the #1 Lacrosse Town in the World, Orangeville is known worldwide thanks to lacrosse ...
Junior C Northmen home opener this Friday
By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior C Northmen regular season will get underway this Friday, April 26, when they face the Barrie Bombers on their ...
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 ...
