Tickets on sale now for 20th Annual Jim Cuddy Jamboree in support of local hospital

By Paula Brown Juno-award-winning musician Jim Cuddy will be helping raise funds for health care in Dufferin County as he takes the stage in Mulmur for the 20th Annual Jim Cuddy Jamboree. The intimate outdoor concert will take place at ...

Council says no gas tax money for Townline pavement

By JAMES MATTHEWS Continuing to lobby for pavement on Mono-Adjala Townline will not influence when the road will get asphalt, according to Mono’s mayor. Mono ...

Orangeville grandmother requests community’s help finding missing granddaughter

Jillianne, 15, reported missing on April 28, family suspects she’s in Brampton, GTA or Southern Ontario By Sam Odrowski An Orangeville grandmother is encouraging the ...

Smile Cookie Campaign sets record with $50,000 donation to Headwaters

By Sam Odrowski The recent Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Campaign raised a record amount of money for Headwaters Health Care Foundation (HHCF). In partnership with ...

Dufferin County food banks each receive $10,000 in food donations from Kraft Hockeyville

By Paula Brown North Dufferin residents who rallied to support Honeywood Arena during the 2025 Kraft Hockeyville Competition have done more than help raise funds ...

Dufferin Arts Council launching bursary, scholarship programs to support artists in the region

By Sam Odrowski The Dufferin Arts Council will distribute $15,000 to aspiring and semi-established artists through its annual programs later this year. Submissions for the ...

Lord Dufferin IODE’s 30th Annual Geranium Sale accepting pre-orders

By Sam Odrowski Spring is here! And a local women-led not-for-profit organization is kicking off its yearly geranium sale to help people freshen up their ...

Orangeville and District Animal Centre receive 500 cat cabins amidst kitten season

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Ontario SPCA Orangeville and District Animal Centre will soon be able to provide a more comfortable stay ...

Headwaters Dental provides free dental care during special clinic day

By Brian Lockhart Headwaters Dental in Orangeville held its annual day of free dentistry at its Orangeville clinic on Monday, May 5. The special day ...

Picture This: Orangeville Citizen to hold Father’s Day Photo Contest

Prize package valued at over $700 up for grabs By Sam Odrowski Daddy, papa bear, father, pop-pop, da-da or daddy-O – no matter what you ...

Outdoor Orangeville Farmers’ Market to open for the season this weekend

By Sam Odrowski With warmer weather comes the return of outdoor events in Orangeville. On Saturday, May 3, the outdoor Orangeville Farmers’ Market will return ...

Orangeville District Secondary School to host over 500 athletes for Special Olympics Track and Field Day

Special Olympics Track and Field Day is coming to Orangeville next week for students at schools across Dufferin County and North Wellington. Approximately 500 athletes ...

Police ask drivers to be mindful of farming equipment through planting seasons

As planting season kicks into full gear across the county this spring, the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reminds motorists that agricultural ...

Orangeville mayor (for a day) says we all need to laugh more

By JAMES MATTHEWS Monday was Unleash Your Inner Child Day in Orangeville. In his capacity as the town’s mayor for a day, David Nairn, the ...

Orangeville man brings hockey rink remnants to council

By JAMES MATTHEWS Aspects of a hockey arena’s ice surface linger after it has been dumped outside and melted. The ice surfaces at many Canadian ...

Orangeville Public Library introduces summer hours at Alder Recreation Centre branch

Summer hours begin Tuesday, May 20 The Orangeville Public Library is introducing summer hours at one of its branches this year. The revised hours are ...

Used book sale coming to Grand Valley Public Library

Readers rejoice! The Grand Valley Public Library is hosting a large used book sale, with literature for all ages. There will be a wide selection ...

More than a game: How Hockley Valley Resort’s Ladies Night is redefining women’s golf

Every month this summer, as the sun dips behind the rolling hills of Hockley Valley Resort, a vibrant community of women gathers on the first ...

Enjoy free fishing over Mother’s Day weekend

Looking to fish this weekend? You can do so free of charge, as the Ontario government announced it is waiving the requirement for a fishing ...

Explore the life of a local public health nurse at upcoming Orangeville Library event

Nurses play a vital role in our healthcare system, leaving a positive impact on Canadians through their dedication, work, and compassion. To celebrate National Nursing ...

Mono supports county program for energy-efficient homes

By JAMES MATTHEWS Mono has gotten behind Dufferin County’s BetterHomes energy retrofit program. BetterHomes Dufferin is a residential energy retrofit program designed to support homeowners ...

Hanover blanks Essex to win 2025 provincial Schmalz Cup

By Brian Lockhart The Hanover Barons have captured the 2025 provincial Junior C Schmalz Cup after winning the final series in a four-game sweep over ...

Orangeville athletes perform well on opening day of track and field competition

By Brian Lockhart Athletes from 15 schools around the region competed on the first day of District 4/10 high school track and field championships on ...

Hanover Barons leading provincial Junior C Schmalz Cup championship series

By Brian Lockhart After a long season that started back on Sept. 11, 2024, the final battle for the provincial Junior C Schmalz Cup is ...

Local hockey player approved for induction into 80-plus Hockey Hall of Fame

By Brian Lockhart A lot of Canadians play hockey and some enjoy it as a recreational sport well into adulthood. Then there are some that ...

One series remaining on the road to provincial Junior C Schmalz Cup

By Brian Lockhart There is one series left to be decided to see who will play for the 2025 provincial Junior C Schmalz Cup. The ...

No clear winners determined in Schmalz Cup playoffs

By Brian Lockhart It’s too early in the provincial Junior C hockey Schmalz Cup playoffs semi-final round to see any clear winners emerging. Two best-of-seven ...

Dufferin-Peel Skating Club wraps up winter season with Ice Rodeo

By Brian Lockhart The Dufferin-Peel Skating Club finished the winter season with the Ice Rodeo performance at the Ice Corral at Teen Ranch on Sunday, ...

Orangeville Curling Club hosts final bonspiel of the season

By Brian Lockhart It’s that time of year when most ice pads are being removed for the summer. For the season’s end, the Orangeville Curling ...

Challenger baseball offers the opportunity for everyone to enjoy the sport

By Brian Lockhart Not everyone is cut out to play competitive baseball. For those with physical or cognitive disabilities, the sport may be too challenging. ...

Track and field athletes start training for spring meet

By Brian Lockhart Track and field athletes at Centre Dufferin District High School (CDDHS) have started training for upcoming District 4/10 meets that will start ...

Response to Orangeville’s proposed changes for businesses on designated holidays

This letter is in reply to the article published on May 1st, 2025 –– “Holiday Changes” in the Orangeville Citizen. In the article some of the ...

Anonymous thank you letter

A heartfelt thank you to the residents who provided help and support to my son after a recent wheelchair incident. Your kindness will always be ...

Coyotes

Sir: I fully agree with letter writer Terry Brooker, who disagrees with the conversion of Ontario Place from parkland to spa. My managed forest farm ...

Increased coyote presence

There have been a lot of recent news reports about an increased coyote presence in downtown Toronto’s Liberty Village. These news reports started to appear ...

Lessons from aggregate companies

To the Editor, As president Trump’s 25% tariffs kick in today, Canadians are learning what can happen when our neighbours no longer act in a ...

Open letter to Orangeville council on fire hall

In the Feb. 13, 2025, edition of the Orangeville Citizen, there was an update regarding the new proposed Fire Hall for the Town of Orangeville. ...

Hiding behind locked doors

I’ve lived here more than 10 years and I have yet to be given the courtesy of a meeting with my MPP, Sylvia Jones, despite ...

Calling the election in Ontario in 2025

Brian Lockhart, in his Feb. 13 opinion piece, mused about how many people “at the protest” actually vote. This backhanded attack on free speech is ...

Health care in Ontario

Dear Sir, Health Care issues are always pertinent in Ontario elections. They should be top of mind for this election. Having been in primary care ...

Forever grateful

On Jan. 17, a letter signed by 160 Leaders of Faith was sent to Doug Ford. The group, including Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and Unitarian organizations ...

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