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Three area restaurants broken into overnight, investigation remains ongoing

By Sam Odrowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Three restaurants in the region were broken into between the late hours of Oct. 2 and the early hours of Oct. 3. Barley Vine Rail (BVR) Co. and Déjà vu Diner in Orangeville ...

Mono committee quits in protest to council denying heritage designation

By James Matthews, Local Mono’s heritage advisory committee members resigned as a whole in protest of town council’s decision regarding a local historical farmstead property. ...

Community Living Dufferin holds inaugural fundraiser, featuring Campfire Poets

By Joshua Drakes Community Living Dufferin (CLD) held an inaugural fundraiser over the weekend, bringing together residents, local businesses, and volunteers to support people with ...

Headwaters celebrates opening of MRI suite

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Headwaters Health Care Centre (HHCC) has officially opened Dufferin-Caledon’s first-ever magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suite after years of ...

Headwaters Health Care Foundation hosts 2nd Annual Headwaters Hike to Fight Cancer to support local cancer care

By Riley Murphy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Headwaters Health Care Foundation held its second annual Hike to Fight Cancer at the Caledon Ski Club last ...

Consultant urges 37 per cent pay raise for Orangeville council

By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A consultant hired by the town recommends a pay raise for Orangeville’s elected officials. Marianne Love of Marianne ...

Lord Dufferin IODE to host fourth annual Fashion Show fundraiser at Tratoria Semplice

By Sam Odrowski A local not-for-profit group is hosting an annual fundraiser, where several women will dress to impress with fall and winter fashions. The ...

Headwaters invites women to a 12-hour mammogram marathon during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Sam Odrowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A marathon of mammograms is coming to Headwaters Health Care Centre (HHCC). The hospital is inviting women ages ...

Celebrating local wilderness: Dufferin’s Bruce Trail Day sees record turnout

By Joshua Drakes The Dufferin Hi-Land Bruce Trail Club celebrated Bruce Trail Day with true outdoor spirit, bringing in nearly 170 visitors to explore the ...

Mono voters will mark municipal election ballots online in 2026

By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER There can be few procedural excuses for Mono residents not to vote in the municipal election next year. ...

Orangeville mayor’s #RootedInCommunity Fall Food Drive brings community together to combat food insecurity

By Sam Odrowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Orangeville Mayor Lisa Post’s #RootedInCommunity Fall Food Drive generated 6,063 pounds and $8,172 in monetary donations over the ...

General News

Animals from Northern Ontario welcomed at Orangeville and District Animal Centre

By Sam Odrowski Over 40 dogs and cats from Northern Ontario arrived at several Ontario SPCA animal centres this week, including the one in Orangeville. ...

Ontario allocates $83,200 for upgrades to infrastructure at Family Transition Place

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Family Transition Place (FTP) is set to upgrade its facility in Orangeville with funding from the provincial government. ...

Orangeville’s utility boxes get a splash of colour from local artists

Orangeville is once again showcasing its vibrant arts scene with the unveiling of four new utility box art installations, bringing a fresh burst of creativity ...

Float registration opens for Orangeville’s 2025 Santa Claus Parade

Get your engines ready, marching shoes on and check that those festive lights are still twinkling, because the 2025 Santa Claus Parade is just around ...

Caledon East resident Lydia Adams receives Order of Canada

By Riley Murphy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Conductor Lydia Adams was appointed to the Order of Canada for her “dedication and leadership in enriching the ...

Ontario Public Library Week to celebrate retirement of CEO Darla Fraser

Libraries play a valuable role in every community, and the Orangeville Public Library is excited to invite its patrons to celebrate with them. This year’s ...

Theatre Orangeville’s ‘The Wonder of It All’ opens the season with laughter, heart and honesty

The Wonder of It All returned to Theatre Orangeville last week with a resounding success, kicking off the 2025 season with a full house. Originally ...

Canoe North Adventures gears up busy year of exploration in Canada’s far north

By Constance Scrafield Canoe North Adventures (CNA), based out of Hockley Valley, is booking unusually large numbers for their 2026 list of canoe trips in ...

Ontario SPCA’s Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery with guaranteed jackpot of $75,000 up for grabs

A lottery in support of animals runs now until Nov. 18. The Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery, hosted by the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, ...

Southern Ontario Visual Artists return to Shelburne Art Gallery for ‘As the Artists View It II’

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Artwork created by several southern Ontario professional artists, some of whom live in Dufferin County, will once again ...

Sports

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 ...

Orangeville District Secondary School senior girls’ basketball team tied for first place

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School Scarlett Bears senior girls’ basketball team is having a stellar season, going undefeated after the first five ...

Alliston Hornets start new season strong, remaining undefeated after four games

By Brian Lockhart The Provincial Junior Hockey League’s Alliston Hornets remain undefeated for the 2025/26 season after a win over the Huntsville Otters on the ...

Local resident wins gold at 2025 IFMA Youth World Championships

By Brian Lockhart A local resident competed at the 2025 IFMA Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and won gold on the world stage ...

North Dufferin Baseball League senior championship will be decided in the final game

By Brian Lockhart The North Dufferin Baseball League senior division championship series will go to a deciding Game 7 after the New Lowell Knights and ...

Westside Thunder girls teams start 2025 basketball season

By Brian Lockhart The Westside Secondary School Thunder girls basketball teams have started the 2025 District 4 season. Westside has seen some very competitive, well ...

Orangeville Blitz returns but in a different league for 2025/26

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Blitz will return to the ice at the Alder Street arena this coming hockey season, but they will be in ...

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