Community meeting demonstrates disconnect between Strada Aggregates and Melancthon residents

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A local expert sounded the alarm about the proposed Strada Melancthon quarry project during a meeting at Horning Mills Community Hall on Nov. 4, warning a group of about 40 residents of the ...

Dufferin–Caledon MP criticizes 2025 federal budget, claiming it falls short for workers and families

By Sam Odrowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Government of Canada, under Prime Minister Mark Carney, tabled its 2025 budget on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The ...

Ice storm shows service gaps in rural, urban Dufferin County

By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Dufferin County has requested assistance through the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance Program. The provincial government program was announced ...

Coats for Dufferin returns for the 2025 winter season

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Recognizing the growing need for warm, dependable outdoor apparel in the community, Coats for Dufferin is preparing for ...

Mono opposes aggregate operation’s proposal to extract below water table

By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Mono council recently shared its concerns about an aggregate company’s plans to extract material and water from below ...

Concerns about Choices Shelter’s impact on neighbouring residents shared at community meeting

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A community meeting with local residents, Choices Shelter staff, and local leaders was held on Oct. 28 to ...

Volunteer Dufferin showcases local opportunities at annual volunteer fair

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Local charities and community groups are always looking for volunteers, and on Oct 22, they gathered at the Edlebrock ...

County considers roundabouts to improve road safety

By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Dufferin County thoroughfares may benefit from roundabouts at certain intersections and stretches of road. A September Road Safety ...

Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County hosts Caregiver Retreat Day

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Caregivers dedicate countless hours to care for loved ones, taking careful time to provide the necessary support and ...

Chris Hadfield touches down in Orangeville to talk space and writing career

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Theatre Orangeville brought Canadian space icon Chris Hadfield to the Opera House on Sunday (Oct. 26) to talk ...

Orangeville asks for Highway 10 speed limit consistency

By JAMES MATTHEWS Orangeville council will ask the Ministry of Transportation to reduce the posted speed limit along a piece of Highway 10. The section ...

The Ontario SPCA rolls out Neuter Scooter in Dufferin County to reduce pet overpopulation

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Neuter Scooter has hit the road in Dufferin County, transporting pets to spay/neuter appointments to make the service more ...

Local partnership supports parents in discussing screen time, substance use

By Sam Odrowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new partnership between Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH), the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB), and the Wellington ...

Calling all animal lovers: Procyon Wildlife to host action-packed fundraising gala

By Sam Odrowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Procyon Wildlife, a not-for-profit organization that cares for wild animals in the region, is holding its third annual ...

‘Respect YOUR Rec’ campaign launches, discouraging further vandalism, theft

The Town of Orangeville is home to parks, libraries, and recreation centres that provide essential recreational and sporting opportunities for local residents. “They are a ...

Mono’s updated noise bylaw gets another reading

By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Mono’s proposed bylaw to regulate noise aims to ensure that the interests of event organizers and residents are ...

Mono leaves question of fire permit fee to smoulder, decision set for future date

By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER In the face of a new fire permit fee, Mono residents should take solace in the years when ...

Information sessions coming to Orangeville Library for Make a Will Month

By Sam Odrowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November is Make A Will Month, and an upcoming event at the Orangeville Public Library’s Mill Street Branch ...

Credit Valley Conservation Board of Directors Announces New CAO

The not-for-profit organization responsible for the care and protection of Island Lake Conservation Area and the Credit River Watershed, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), has a ...

Local athlete receives grant funding to prepare for 2028 Summer Paralympics

By Sam Odrowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The 2025 recipients of Petro-Canada’s Fuelling Athlete and Coaching Excellence (FACE) Grants were announced earlier this month, and ...

While gunshot victim receives care at local hospital, police lay prohibited firearm charges

Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers have charged three individuals with firearm-related offences while a man was receiving care for gunshot wounds at the community’s ...

Westside boys’ volleyball teams compete in District championships

By Brian Lockhart The Westside Secondary School Thunder boys’ volleyball teams both had good seasons this year and represented the school at the District 4 ...

Orangeville Blitz hockey team remains undefeated in the North Division

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Blitz are currently in first place in the North Division of the Northern Premier Hockey League with a 6-0 record ...

ODSS senior girls advance through basketball playoffs

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School Scarlett Bears senior girls’ basketball team continues to steamroll through the season and has advanced to the ...

Westside Thunder senior girls going to District 4 championship

By Brian Lockhart The Westside Secondary School Thunder senior girls basketball team is going to the District 4 championships after winning their semi-final game over ...

Sledge hockey comes to Orangeville

By Brian Lockhart It is a sport that allows people with disabilities to get out on the ice and play some hockey. Sledge hockey has ...

ODSS athletes compete at District 4/10 cross country championships

By Brian Lockhart It was a crisp fall day and just about perfect for the District 4/10 Cross Country Championships held at the Island Lake ...

ODSS senior girls maintain first place in District 10 basketball standings

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School Scarlett Bears senior girls’ basketball team is still in first place in the District 10 standings with ...

Orangeville Curling Club receives grant funding to repair leaky roof

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Curling Club has been around since members arrived for a match in a horse-drawn carriage to play their game on ...

Kala’s Wings Softball Tournament raises awareness and funds for suicide prevention

By Brian Lockhart The annual Kala’s Wings Softball Tournament took place at Rotary Park and other local ball diamonds in Orangeville on Saturday, Oct. 4, ...

Westside senior girls are undefeated in District 4 basketball

By Brian Lockhart The Westside Secondary School Thunder senior girls’ basketball team is having a stellar season, going undefeated after four games into the District ...

Crime newsletter concerns

Dear Editor, I am writing to thank Isabel Carey for her thoughtful letter of October 9th regarding the Conservative Party’s proposed “Stand On Guard” legislation. ...

Seeback issues open letter to Strada Aggregates Inc.

To the representatives of Strada Aggregates, Following my Oct. 14 Community Town Hall in Honeywood and numerous conversations with residents, local organizations, and grassroots advocacy ...

Seeback’s response to letter on ‘Stand on Guard legislation’

Dear Ms. Carey, Thanks for your Oct. 9, 2025 Letter to the Editor in response to my support of our Conservative Stand on Guard principle: ...

Open letter from resident on Strada Aggregates’ quarry application

This matters to me because of the following: Blasting below the water table produces incalculable risks to the supply of pure local water that is ...

The food bank needs our support

Dear Editor: The community of Orangeville must prioritize supporting the food bank. The recent article titled “Orangeville Food Bank shares Monthly Community Update for September” ...

Paving issue

Hi there, I live on Dufferin Street in Orangeville, where the City is carrying out a water-main and road reconstruction project. As part of this ...

Giving thanks

We thank thee, Lord, for all your grace, your love, and comfort too.But most of all, we thank thee, Lord, for riches loaned by you.Not ...

Affordable for who?

Sir, Oh my, oh my … after being told over a few years that the residential properties established in the development off Hansen would be ...

Stand on Guard legislation

I moved to Canada two years ago, in part to raise my family away from the danger of gun violence in the United States, where ...

Proposed redevelopment of Chipwoods Park

Dear editor, I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding the proposed redevelopment of Chipwoods Park on 3rd Line in Melancthon. As someone who ...

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