YFC Highlands bringing back free summer day camps for local youth

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Youth Unlimited YFC Highlands is preparing to welcome kids back to its free summer day camp program this July, offering six weeks of activities designed to keep young people active, engaged and connected ...

Dufferin Community Foundation raises $60,000 at annual gala

By Sam Odrowski and Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter More than 220 guests gathered in Mono on June 18 for the Dufferin Community Foundation’s ...

Orangeville residents have their say on housing project

By JAMES MATTHEWS Inadequate parking and a feared erosion of privacy are among shared concerns about a housing development proposed for Orangeville. The proposed development ...

Community gathers to celebrate 10-year anniversary of Mono Pollinator Garden

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The patch of land that is now the home of the Mono Pollinator Garden started as a barren ...

Ahead of Canada Day, veteran shares importance of sharing history with younger generations

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For Shelburne resident and veteran John Flannery, Canada Day represents the most significant national celebration on the calendar. ...

Headwaters announces inaugural Tony Pringle Memorial Award recipients

By Sam Odrowski A new scholarship program created at the local hospital honours the legacy of a dedicated community leader and champion of health care ...

BMX riders bring high-flying action to Orangeville’s Alder Recreation Centre on Canada Day

Celebrate Canada Day with a full day of family-friendly fun, including an inflatable zone, free swimming, soccer activities, a photo booth, face painting, airbrush tattoos ...

Orangeville takes further steps toward modernized sign bylaw

By JAMES MATTHEWS Change that happens over time demands tweaks and, well, changes in legislation to accommodate that growth. It’s the same for some municipal ...

Builder aims for residential and commercial units in Orangeville

By JAMES MATTHEWS A proposed residential development in Orangeville aims to create a balanced community. That’s according to Jim Hughes of Hughes Management, who provided ...

Nashville Takeover to continue as planned after three venue withdrawals, says organizer

By Sam Odrowski A downtown Orangeville music event is set to proceed next week, with organizers and participating businesses confirming adjustments to the venue lineup ...

Mono mayor urges county to bill province for traffic safety tools

By JAMES MATTHEWS Dufferin County will soon have a pair of portable radar speed signs to be moved around and used throughout its road network. ...

Orangeville Canadian Tire hosts silent auction and fundraiser for Jumpstart charity initiative

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Orangeville Canadian Tire is running a June fundraising campaign and locally sourced silent auction in support of its ...

Credit Valley Conservation, Trees for Life partner to plant 24,000 trees across watershed

Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has partnered with Trees for Life to plant and maintain approximately 24,000 native trees and shrubs across the Credit River Watershed, ...

Police recover thousands in stolen property after executing Melancthon search warrant

Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers have arrested seven individuals following the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Melancthon as part of ...

Thirteen-year-old comedian brings comedy to Orangeville’s Bar on Broadway in July

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initative Reporter A Barrie teen is looking to become Canada’s youngest comedian to secure professional bookings. Thirteen-year-old comedian Landyn Griffin ...

Voting underway for Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands Community Choice Grants

By Sam Odrowski Voting has opened for the annual Community Choice Grants offered by the Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands (RCOH). Voting opened on Monday, ...

Credit Valley Conservation launches detection program for invasive species with scent-trained Labrador Retriever

Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) launched the Conservation Detection Dog program on June 12, marking a first in Ontario innovation in early detection of invasive species. ...

Three ATV riders face handful of charges from OPP

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Central Region Snow Vehicle, All-Terrain Vehicle, and Vessel Enforcement/Education (SAVE) Unit laid several charges over the weekend following a dangerous ...

Boston Pizza supports local athlete’s journey to France for Special Olympics Unified World Cup

By Joshua Drakes Boston Pizza staff and supporters gathered earlier this week to hand over proceeds from a June 2 celebrity server event to Shelburne-athlete ...

Orangeville Canadian Tire donates six-burner BBQ to Shelburne Legion

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Orangeville Canadian Tire is stepping up to help the Shelburne branch of the Royal Canadian Legion prepare ...

Single motor vehicle collision claims life of 81-year-old Mono resident

Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with local EMS and fire services, responded to a serious single motor vehicle collision in Mono. On May 20, ...

Junior C Northmen to face Durham in first round of playoffs

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior C Northmen are getting ready for playoff mode and will be up against the West Grey Rampage in the ...

Junior B Northmen tied in first round series with Hamilton

By Brian Lockhart The Junior B Northmen are tied at one with the Hamilton Bengals in their first-round Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League playoff series. ...

Cauley, catalyzed by pair of miraculous back nine shots, captures 2026 RBC Canadian Open

Young Canadians Yellamarju and Anderson were in contention on Sunday at TPC Toronto By Jim Stewart Despite valiant efforts by a pair of rising home-grown ...

Annual Island Lake Fishing Derby to return with more than $7.500 in prizes

By Sam Odrowski Anglers are invited to reel in a big catch and compete for prizes at the annual Island Lake Bass Derby, taking place ...

Orangeville Junior B Northmen finish in second place in West Division

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior B Northmen have finished the regular season of the Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League with a second-place finish. The ...

Orangeville athletes do well at OFSAA West track and field

By Brian Lockhart Track and field athletes from Orangeville District Secondary School and Westside Secondary School competed at OFSAA West competition held at Jacob Hespeler ...

Orangeville Otters capture Team Challenge title at Huronia Region Long Course meet

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Otters Swim Club captured the Huronia Region Long Course Team Challenge title during competition held at Brock University in St. ...

Orangeville Blitz announces it is joining the Greater Metro Junior Hockey League

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Blitz Hockey Club has announced it will be joining the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League for the 2026/27 season. ...

Junior B Northmen move to third place after pair of weekend wins

By Brian Lockhart It was a busy and successful weekend for the Orangeville Junior B Northmen after they won two games in as many days, ...

Junior C Northmen lacrosse team struggles to get on the plus side this season

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior C Northmen are scoring; they just aren’t outscoring their opponents this season. The Northmen are struggling to get on ...

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 ...

Mono residents take their concerns to question period

Ford’s increasingly anti-democratic legislation, reduction of transparency, restricting Freedom of Information requests, and removal of environmental protection for our land, water and animals, plans to ...

Spring Economic Update falls short for Dufferin-Caledon families

Dear Editor, Canadians were hoping the Liberal government’s recent Spring Economic Update 2026 would deliver some much-needed relief for their wallets. It instead delivered a ...

Opinions

Sir, Gwynne Dyer, “Our World Today” on Speaking English Badly 4/30/26: All good stuff. I find it interesting to comprehend English spoken in various parts ...

Response to ‘Rumours’ column (April 23)

Dear Editor, Your April 23rd issue had a column by Brian Lockhart titled “Rumours.” I feel that the article is misleading at more than one ...

The system is broken

First, let me say that I often disagree with Premier Ford’s policies. However, I applaud much of the current progress being made in elementary and ...

Stepping away was never an option

Editor, When Ontario’s Minister of Education placed the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board under supervision in June 2025, my role as an elected trustee was ...

Creating a crisis

Dear Editor, I can no longer remain silent. The Ford government, with Minister Callandra leading the way, has gone over the edge in its moves ...

Many thanks!

I was at McDonald’s at the Orangeville Walmart on Thursday, March 12, around 5 p.m. I saw they had Playmobil figures with the Happy Meal. ...

Losing farmland every day

Dear Editor: Given the rising cost of food and Ontario’s commitment to increase our population, one would think that preserving farmland would be a priority ...

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