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Grand Valley’s oldest building poised for restoration in bid to boost downtown core

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The oldest standing building in Grand Valley is getting a new life as a restaurant, bakery and ice cream shop. Local resident Joshua Tuck is working to transform the historic 1870 structure into ...

More Portuguese-style rodeos coming to Mono

By JAMES MATTHEWS Organizers of another, second round of Portuguese-style rodeos slated for this summer in Mono lobbied for an exemption from the municipal noise ...

Police deem structure fire in Amaranth suspicious, up to $2 million in damages estimated

Dufferin Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers, alongside local fire departments and emergency crews, are investigating a suspicious structure fire in Amaranth. On May 9, ...

Dufferin County returns Shelburne bus top on a trial basis

By JAMES MATTHEWS Dufferin County will resurrect a transit stop in the Primrose area that was discontinued in 2024. The Grey County Transit Route 2 ...

Compass Run for Food looks to raise $80,000 to fight food insecurity

By Sam Odrowski The 13th annual Compass Run for Food is returning on June 13 and organizers are hoping to raise $80,000 to combat hunger. ...

Brampton man charged with striking gas station attendant after fleeing without paying

Police deploy spike belt to stop suspect vehicle before embarking on foot pursuit through wooded area Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating a ...

Local resident continues community cleaning mission in Mill Creek

By Joshua Drakes Orangeville resident Terry Brooker has taken it upon himself to clean up Mill Creek, a defining waterway that helped shape the town, ...

Habitat for Humanity launches tiny homes on the consumer market

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Habitat for Humanity is displaying one of its tiny homes at the Orangeville ReStore to promote its new ...

Relax Your Mind Head Spa holds grand opening in Orangeville

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new wellness-focused business is bringing a different kind of spa experience to downtown Orangeville following the recent ...

Orangeville Hydro focuses on clear value, cost discipline: CEO

By JAMES MATTHEWS Orangeville Hydro continues to be rated among the industry’s top-tier by provincial regulators. Gia DeJulio, Hydro’s board of directors chairperson, said when ...

Community-driven video sheds light on domestic and sexual violence in Dufferin-Caledon

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new community-driven awareness video is putting a spotlight on gender-based violence in Dufferin County and Caledon, using ...

General News

Dufferin County to launch Green Development Program

The County of Dufferin recently announced that it will launch a Green Development Program later this year. During a county council meeting last week, the ...

Orangeville Ride for SPCA to return in June

By Sam Odrowski The Orangeville Ride for SPCA, originally started in 2022, will return on June 20. The annual fundraiser, which has generated close to ...

Joe Andrews announces bid for re-election to Orangeville council

By Sam Odrowski Orangeville Councillor Joe Andrews announced on May 15 that he will seek re-election in the fall 2026 municipal race, aiming to serve ...

Orangeville residents can report damaged roads for repair

By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Orangeville’s roads staff have been busily repairing potholes now that the weather has turned for the better. Town ...

Dufferin OPP warns residents of current fraud trends

Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are warning residents about ongoing fraudulent activity affecting communities across Dufferin County and throughout Ontario. Fraudsters continue to use ...

Mulmur 175 Run for Honeywood raises funds, builds momentum for local arena

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Mulmur 175 Run for Honeywood delivered a strong turnout and community backing, even after an uncertain start ...

Friends of the Sheldon organize effort to save outdoor education centre

By Brian Lockhart Imagine looking up into the night sky, and for the first time, really seeing the stars. For kids growing up in downtown ...

Recharge your mind: Community Wellness Expo offers midweek escape and healing

The Well-Comm Network invites the community to experience a heart-centred day of wellness, connection, and inspiration at the upcoming Community Wellness Expo. The not-for-profit, community-focused ...

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month underway in Dufferin County

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month kicked off on May 1 across Ontario, and the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding all road ...

Get ready to dance: Tony Rose Arena welcomes Pathways’ first Spring Fling Dance

By Sam Odrowski Pathways Orangeville is holding its first annual Spring Fling Dance at the Tony Rose Arena on May 9. Running from 2 p.m. ...

Sports

Orangeville District Secondary School’s girls varsity rugby team completes 2026 season

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School Scarlett Bears varsity girls’ rugby team completed the regular season with a good showing this year. In ...

Orangeville District Secondary School’s girls varsity soccer team enters playoff mode

By Brian Lockhart After an outstanding regular season, the Orangeville District Secondary School Scarlett Bears varsity girls soccer team has entered the District 4/10 playoffs. ...

Orangeville District Secondary School varsity girls rugby team move into third place

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School (ODDS) Bears girls’ varsity rugby team are gaining momentum with two wins in their last two games. ...

Orangeville District Secondary School girls’ rugby team battles through the season

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School (ODSS) Scarlett Bears girls’ rugby team continues to put out a good effort this season, despite taking ...

Orangeville Junior B Northmen move into first place after weekend wins

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior B Northmen are now 3-0 to start the season and are in first place in the West Division of ...

Orangeville District Secondary School girls rugby team wins season opener

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School (ODSS) Scarlett Bears girls’ varsity team is back on the field for this season and is looking ...

Junior B Orangeville Northmen open the season with a win over Hamilton Bengals

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior B Northmen have started the regular season and picked up a win in their first game of the year. ...

Stayner eliminated from PJHL playoffs after losing to Fergus in four-game sweep

By Brian Lockhart Three out of four conference finals have been decided in the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) after weekend play. Locally, the Stayner ...

Westside athletes compete at District 4 badminton championships

By Brian Lockhart Westside Secondary School Thunder athletes competed at the District 4 badminton championships on Wednesday, April 8. The junior championships were held at ...

Orangeville Otters represented at the 2026 World Para Swimming series in Italy

By Brian Lockhart Members of the Orangeville Otters swim team were represented at the 2026 World Para Swimming Series held in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy, in ...

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