Orangeville Horticultural Society partners with Branching Out to teach neurodivergent adults how to grow microgreens

By Sam Odrowski A not-for-profit organization and a social enterprise are teaming up to teach people with disabilities how to grow food from the comfort of their homes. The Orangeville Horticultural Society is partnering with Branching Out Support Services, which ...

Ticketing for one-sided parking starts today in Orangeville

After several months of an education-based campaign, the Town of Orangeville will begin issuing tickets to vehicles in violation of one-sided parking regulations on June ...

Walk for Alzheimer’s returns to Island Lake, raising close to $30,000

By Sam Odrowski Nearly $30,000 has been raised for the Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County through its annual Walk for Alzheimer’s event at Island Lake ...

Awareness, education and advocacy in focus for being Brain Injury Awareness Month

By Sam Odrowski June is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and a not-for-profit organization that supports Dufferin residents impacted by the “invisible illness” is working to ...

County to host educational public event for National Indigenous History Month

By Paula Brown The County of Dufferin is commemorating National Indigenous History Month, recognized annually throughout June, with a public engagement event. The educational public ...

Orangeville District Secondary school student wins national poem contest for Truth and Reconciliation

By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Gabby Thompson is counted among a distinguished dozen. The Orangeville District Secondary School student penned a poem chosen ...

‘The Market on Mill Street’ set for return at Orangeville Blues and Jazz

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Hometown Market is bringing a pop-up event known as The Market on Mill Street back to the ...

Hydro One upgrades critical infrastructure in Dufferin-Caledon

By Brian Lockhart Hydro One is halfway through the renewal of critical infrastructure at its Orangeville Transmission Station. The project will improve power reliability and ...

Duck Day raises around $30,000 for Grand Valley Lions

By Sam Odrowski The Grand Valley Lions 26th Annual Duck Day took over Hereward Park on Saturday (May 27), featuring live music, delicious food, kids’ ...

Lord Dufferin IODE raises roughly $6,500 through geranium sale

By Sam Odrowski The Lord Dufferin IODE‘s 28th Annual Geranium Sale saw great success, with the not-for-profit women’s group selling 3,500 plants, generating roughly $6,500. ...

Volunteers needed for 2023 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo

By Paula Brown The 2023 International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo is rapidly approaching, and the call is out for volunteers to help with ...

Fentanyl and cocaine seized by police during traffic stop in Mono

Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers have laid multiple charges as a result of a traffic stop in the Town of Mono. ...

Construction to start soon on new Orangeville Transit Hub

The Town of Orangeville and the County of Dufferin have been working to develop a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize use of lands at the ...

Free shuttle service to run after Orangeville Transit closes for Blues and Jazz Festival weekend

A free means of transportation to and from the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival is coming to town next weekend thanks to the Orangeville Business ...

Mono official says 250-unit townhouse development needs more detail

By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Mono council is weighing a developer’s proposal to build as many as 220 townhouse units. Town council and ...

Dufferin County to host free electric vehicle test drive event

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dufferin County residents will soon have the opportunity to get behind the wheel and experience what it’s like ...

Orangeville Bengals deliver a solid win over Mansfield

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior Bengals had a late start in the North Dufferin Baseball League season schedule this season. They have played only ...

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo students from Orangeville achieve success in provincial competitions

By Brian Lockhart A local martial arts school has recently had success when competing in tournaments around the province. The school, Orangeville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ...

Junior C Northmen snap six game losing streak with pair of wins

By Brian Lockhart After opening the season with a couple of wins, the Orangeville Junior C North was plagued with injuries that affected the team ...

Northmen host inaugural season for women’s box lacrosse

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Northmen have expanded this season with the addition of women’s box lacrosse in their organization. While women have traditionally played ...

Optimist Club’s Bike Roadeo teaches kids cycling safety

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Optimist Club will be hosting the finals of its annual Bike Roadeo at the Alder Street arena on Saturday, May ...

PJHL season ends with Schmalz Cup final tournament

By Brian Lockhart For the first time in the club’s history, the Wellesley Applejacks have won the provincial Junior C champion Schmalz Cup. The Provincial ...

Junior C Northmen host Six Nations this Friday

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior C Northmen will host the Six Nations Stealth on May 19 at Tony Rose Arena. The Northmen are the ...

Lawn Bowling Club open house provided new players a taste of the game

By Brian Lockhart With the warmer weather now here, you may be looking for a new outdoor activity that is both challenging and, at the ...

Orangeville boxer Josh Wagner fighting for a second title

By Brian Lockhart Local boxer, Josh Wagner, will be fighting for his second title when he steps into the ring in Barrie in July. Wagner, ...

Orangeville U11 BB Tigers win PWHA Provincial Championship

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Tigers U11 BB team are champions, having won the 2023 Ontario Women’s Hockey Association provincial championship on Sunday, April 16. ...

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