Sewcial Stitchers craft 120 quilts for Ukrainian orphans

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A local quilting group has stitched together a major donation for children in Ukrainian orphanages, producing 120 handmade quilts to be sent overseas as part of a shipment of supplies. The Sewcial Stitchers, ...

Headwaters Health Care Foundation raises $40,000 during Hike to Fight Cancer

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Headwaters Health Care Foundation’s Hike to Fight Cancer was a clear success, as the organization reports raising ...

St. Benedict School wins 2026 Thanks/Giving Food Drive Challenge

By Sam Odrowski St. Benedict Catholic Elementary School is the winner of the Orangeville Food Bank’s 2026 Thanks/Giving Food Drive Challenge. Eight Dufferin County schools ...

Theatre Orangeville’s double bill delivers two compelling solo performances: review

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Theatre Orangeville tried something new, and it worked. Theatre Orangeville has just kicked off its ‘Season of Discovery’ ...

Melancthon candidates outline key priorities at Watershed Guardians forum

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Watershed Guardians of Dufferin County hosted a municipal election candidate forum at Horning’s Mills Community Hall on ...

Medical student with Mono connection takes on Ironman world record

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter At 21, Thomas Baldauf has already travelled across the world, pursued a career in medicine and taken on ...

Council candidates propose ways to stretch Grand Valley’s tax dollars

By JAMES MATTHEWS The struggle of most families to thrive in these difficult economic years is shared by municipal councils. And the people who hope ...

Dufferin County council prospects make their pitches to voters

By JAMES MATTHEWS Dufferin County candidates had the opportunity to lay out some of their election platform planks during the Dufferin Board of Trade’s online ...

Council candidates weigh in on election sign interference

Ten candidates report having nearly 70 signs tampered with since start their campaigns in late August By Sam Odrowski At least 10 candidates in Orangeville’s ...

Council candidate Rob Woon-Fat aims to make local government more accessible

With the 2026 municipal election approaching, the Orangeville Citizen is introducing readers to the candidates seeking to represent the community at the local level. Below ...

Rick Stevens emphasizes affordability, seeks more debate before council decisions

With the Oct. 26 municipal election approaching, the Citizen has given all Orangeville council candidates the opportunity to share their background, priorities and approach to ...

Well-Comm Network’s Fall Wellness Expo to take over Monora Park Pavilion

THE Well-Comm Network (WCN) is returning to Monora Park Pavilion with an expanded Fall Wellness Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. ...

Orangeville Public Library welcomes author Allison Bothley on Oct. 23

Public libraries are an important part of their communities, and the Orangeville Public Library is no exception. Libraries extend beyond reading and resources, providing shared ...

Governance review will look at county council effectiveness

By JAMES MATTHEWS Sometimes you have to spend money to find ways to save money. That holds true for upper tier councils, too. Dufferin County ...

Orangeville man charged with aggravated assault following road rage incident

An Orangeville man has been arrested after a Brampton resident sustained life-threatening injuries following a road rage incident. Dufferin OPP said the dispute occurred on ...

Dufferin OPP lay close to 250 charges over Thanksgiving long weekend

By Sam Odrowski Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid nearly 250 traffic-related charges over the Thanksgiving long weekend. Between Oct. 9 and 12, officers conducted ...

Women’s Institute continues to thrive in Dufferin County

Horning’s Mills and Mansfield Branches of the Women’s Institute (WI) hosted the annual Central Ontario Area WI Convention at the Horning’s Mills Community Hall on ...

Share the Bounty to host free community meal in Orangeville

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Orangeville residents are invited to come together for a free, warm meal this month as Share the Bounty ...

Orangeville Fire receives donation to help purchase new grip hoist

Orangeville Fire received a $15,500 donation from Enbridge Gas Ontario on Oct. 1, helping to offset the cost of a new grip hoist. The specialized ...

Headwaters Arts celebrates 30th anniversary with annual Fall Festival

By Kathryn Fraser On Sept. 17, Headwater Arts celebrated its 30th anniversary with its Annual Fall Festival and the Opening Night Soiree of the Open ...

Teddy Bear clinic brings smiles and health lessons to hundreds of children

Teddy bears and stuffies of all sizes received special care at Headwaters Health Care Centre (HHCC) on Saturday, Sept. 19, as the hospital welcomed hundreds ...

Orangeville flag football league celebrates another successful season

By Chris Perrotte The finals of the Orangeville Flag Football took place on Oct. 9 at the Lions Club Sports Park. Ten teams from their ...

Orangeville BJJ coach earns black belt, inspires young athletes

By Chris Perrotte Shawn Cox, instructor at the Orangeville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, was promoted to black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) on Oct. 7, in ...

ODSS Scarlet Bears blanked by Bishop Macdonell Celtics on soccer field

By Chris Perrotte At the home of the Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School Celtics, the Orangeville District Secondary School (ODSS) Scarlet Royals were defeated 7-0 ...

ODSS Scarlet Bears blanked by Bishop Macdonell Celtics on soccer field

By Chris Perrotte At the home of the Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School Celtics, the Orangeville District Secondary School (ODSS) Scarlet Royals were defeated 7-0 ...

Dirty Dawgs slow pitch team cements softball dynasty with seventh title in 11 years

By Chris Perrotte In the Orangeville Slow Pitch League, the team known as the Dirty Dawgs are cementing their legacy as a dynasty. The Dirty ...

Raiders advance to U10 Orangeville flag football championship against Texans

By Chris Perrotte With the sun beginning to set and a cool breeze that blew across the field, the scene was set for Orangeville Flag ...

Orangeville District Secondary School’s field hockey team takes first loss after five wins

By Chris Perrotte, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Orangeville District Secondary School (ODSS) Scarlet Bears opened their first home game with a 2-0 win over ...

Orangeville Minor Hockey hosts Annual Fall Classic to kick off season

By Chris Perrotte The 2026-27 season kicked off with the Orangeville Minor Hockey Annual Fall Classic at Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre and the Alder ...

Ladies Three Pitch team takes C Division Championship after winning one game all season

By Chris Perrotte “I’m going to tell you something. I had girls who had never played a game in their life this year. A young ...

New Lowell Knights claim back-to-back Strother Cup titles after defeating Bolton

The New Lowell Knights successfully defended their Strother Cup title in the North Dufferin Baseball League. The team defeated the Bolton Brewers in five games ...

Population signs

Dear editor, I am writing this about the two population signs on Highway 10 at the north and south ends of town. They are both looking like ...

Does Orangeville want to grow?

Dear Editor,Current council members have publicly acknowledged that they plan to expand Orangeville beyond its current borders. The intent is to increase the available commercial ...

An important program in our community

My purpose in writing this letter is to highlight the Shelburne adult day program ran by Dufferin County Community Support Services. I want everyone in ...

Homeless crisis

Dear editor at The Orangeville Citizen, Homelessness in Canada has doubled since 2018, driven by the shrinking supply of affordable rental units for the lowest-income Canadians. According to ...

Mill Creek crisis

Dear Editor:For five months, I have taken it upon myself to clean up garbage and debris from Mill Creek. I would like to give you ...

Op-ed: Orangeville’s Pollinator Protection Plan is about more than gardens

Our trees, wetlands, and parks are not just background scenery in Orangeville. They are part of what makes this town feel like home. Residents care ...

Op-ed: Canada Post and the shuttering of community newspapers

The shuttering of Winnipeg’s Community Review means 200,000 households will no longer get the benefit of a free community newspaper delivered to their door. It ...

The sun always comes up in the morning

by CONSTANCE SCRAFIELD Optimism is a funny thing – it keeps us sane and lets us face any troubles we may have with a steadier ...

Fretting at corners under an eerie orange sky

by JAMES MATTHEWS When the sky changes, people and birds and every other animal become wary that something’s happening. Portents in the sky have been ...

Recognizing local accessibility advocates

I want to make honourable mention of a few people who have made significant contributions to our wonderful town especially during Volunteer Appreciation Month. As ...

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