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Orangeville Banner ceases printed paper as Metroland Media attempts to restructure under Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act
The final print version of the Orangeville Banner hit Dufferin County’s doorsteps on Sept. 15. The Banner and 70 other Metroland Media community newspapers are moving to a digital-only model as the parent company seeks protection and attempts a restructuring ...
Mono aims to outlaw airborne litter after kite fighting festival
By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNlISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Somebody flying a fighting kite in Mono isn’t necessarily a problem. Deputy Mayor Fred Nix said during town ...
Mel Karpenko shines as Ontario’s newly crowned Queen of the Furrow
In a celebratory evening that saw the top competitive plowmen awards handed out, it was also the night when the new Ontario Queen of the ...
Royal Chevrolet donates $100,000 to Smart Headwaters campaign
Headwaters Health Care Foundation recently received $100,000 towards its Smart Headwaters Campaign. Todd and Devon McKay of Royal Chevrolet in Orangeville made the sizeable donation. ...
Dufferin Men’s Shelter in crisis: Urgent funding requested to keep doors open
By Paula Brown Dufferin County Council has declared the Dufferin Men’s Shelter a ‘project in difficulty’ after receiving a request for emergency funding to keep ...
Tampon dispensers installed in public access washrooms throughout Orangeville at request of council
Menstrual products are now available for free at public access washrooms throughout Orangeville. Dispensers have been installed in an effort to reduce “period poverty” within ...
Mono questions fee structure for Orangeville Fire services
By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Mono council doesn’t look keenly on the new fee structure proposed in the offered Orangeville Fire Protection Services ...
Top plowmen named following four days of fierce competition
After four days of focused-concentration and attention to detail in the fiercely-competitive plowing competition, the judges’ scores were tallied and the winners announced at last ...
General News
Procyon Wildlife Rehabilitation to host gala fundraiser
By Brian Lockhart Procyon Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre will be hosting a fundraising gala to help fund its operation over the coming year. Procyon ...
Dufferin County approves first Equity Strategic Plan
By Paula Brown Dufferin County Council has officially approved the County’s first-ever Equity Strategic Plan. “Dufferin County is privileged to have a diverse staff of ...
Feedback sought regarding tree protection on private properties in Orangeville
As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, the Town of Orangeville is welcoming community feedback around tree protection on private properties. The Town ...
Orangeville clock tower: 40 years in the making
By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER For at least one Orangeville resident, it’s never too late to see the town’s clock tower be correct ...
Theatre Orangeville receives provincial grant to support annual summer arts festival
By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Theatre Orangeville has been granted tens of thousands of dollars in funding from the provincial government to support ...
Young Orangeville resident leading the charge for annual Autism Speaks Canada Walk
By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The autism community in Dufferin County will be coming together once again to take part in the annual ...
Residents tell Orangeville council to maintain Question Period
By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Democracy is messy. But removing a citizen’s easy access to elected council or hindering the public’s ability to ...
Tow operators feel shortchanged by complying with short-lived bylaw
By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER At least one Orangeville towing service operator is upset at the way bylaws are arrived at that govern ...
Smart Headwaters Campaign raises $825,000 at annual fundraising gala
The 24th Annual Headwaters Foundation Gala was a resounding success, raising a historic $825,000 (NET) in one evening for Smart Headwaters, the campaign to bring ...
Orangeville is at the higher end of expenses, says consultant
By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER It’s hoped Orangeville’s organizational review will help the town best evolve with changing times into the future. John ...
Sports
Terry Fox Run completes 43rd event with huge success
By Brian Lockhart The annual Terry Fox run was held on Sunday, September 17, at locations across the country and around the world to raise ...
Westside Thunder girls varsity basketball team wins season opener
By Brian Lockhart The District 4 girls’ high school basketball season is underway, and the Westside Secondary School Thunder girls’ varsity team left the court ...
Orangeville Hawks hosting tryouts for rep teams
By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Hawks Basketball Club is going into its 29th year of providing basketball to the kids of Orangeville and the surrounding ...
Masters SloPitch honours Bob Luffman’s 10 years serving as president
By Brian Lockhart After 10 years as League president of the Orangeville Wednesday Masters SloPitch League, Bob Luffman, is retiring from the position at the ...
Local competitor does well at international Jiu-Jitsu competition
By Brian Lockhart A local man who trains in Jiu Jitsu has returned from Las Vegas with a silver medal after competing in the IBJJF ...
North Dufferin Baseball League Senior Division Championship Seriestied at two
By Brian Lockhart The North Dufferin Baseball League Senior Division Championship Series is well underway, with both teams winning one game over the weekend. The ...
Orangeville team competes for Dufferin Cup cricket
By Brian Lockhart A cricket team from Orangeville is competing in the first annual Dufferin Cup Cricket Tournament at KTH Park in Shelburne through the ...
Orangeville Bengals host fall baseball tryouts for rep teams
By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville & Headwaters Minor Baseball Association will host fall tryouts for rep teams to prepare for the 2024 season. The organization ...
Bolton to face New Lowell in North Dufferin Baseball League Senior Championship
By Brian Lockhart After a successful regular season and two rounds of playoffs, the North Dufferin Baseball League Senior championship final got underway with the ...
Senior hockey returning to Orangeville this season
By Brian Lockhart It has been a few years since the last junior hockey club called Orangeville home. The Orangeville Junior A Flyers were in ...
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