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Study looks at Broadway’s destination potential

By JAMES MATTHEWS Town of Orangeville staff are moving toward a clearer understanding of the redevelopment potential of two sections along the Broadway corridor. The ...

Dufferin OPP’s 2026 Polar Plunge to bring Canadian spirit to local ice rink

Special Olympian and seasoned plunger Ryan MacBean shares words of wisdom for first-time plungers By Sam Odrowski “Don’t think, just jump.” Those are the instructions ...

Fifth Annual Shelburne, Dufferin and Area Job Fair coming to Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex

By Joshua Drakes The Town of Shelburne will host its fifth annual Shelburne, Dufferin and Area Job Fair on April 23, bringing together employers and ...

Inter-county transit system routes take shape

By JAMES MATTHEWS Preliminary findings show a number of benefits of a unified transit network across four counties. Dennis Kar, a partner at Dillon Consulting ...

Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival to feature top-tier roster of Canadian talent

By Sam Odrowski The 22nd Annual Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival is taking over Orangeville from June 5 to 7, featuring over 40 acts performing ...

Mono gives first reading of election sign rules

By JAMES MATTHEWS Mono’s town staff have kicked into gear the preparations for this fall’s municipal elections. Fred Simpson, the town’s clerk, told council during ...

Revitalized Grand Valley Community Centre reopens as modern community hub

By Joshua Drakes The Grand Valley and District Community Centre has officially reopened following a major multi-year expansion and rehabilitation project, marking a significant milestone ...

Orangeville aims to cultivate pollinator garden

By JAMES MATTHEWS Orangeville’s Centre Street will soon be abuzz with activity. The municipality and Dufferin County have agreed to a partnership to establish a ...

General News

CVC plans controlled grass burn at Upper Credit Conservation Area in Alton

The Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) recently issued a notice, notifying the community that grassland burning will be taking place at the Upper Credit Conservation Area ...

Province opening HOV lanes to more drivers on provincial highways

By Brian Lockhart The Ontario government is proposing a regulatory amendment to the Highway Traffic Act that would allow single-occupant vehicles to use High Occupancy ...

Province to permit ‘bring-your-own’ alcoholic beverages at municipally approved public events

By Brian Lockhart The Ontario government is expanding ‘bring-your-own’ event permits for municipally designated cultural or community outdoor public events, including farmer’s markets, movie screenings, ...

Dufferin County CAO announces retirement

Dufferin County announces that after 15 years of dedicated service as the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Sonya Pritchard is retiring from the organization at the ...

Making Orangeville a space for all: nominations open for Accessibility Champion Awards

Creating an accessible community is a goal achieved by having people and organizations who actively work to find innovative and existing ways to make spaces ...

Branching Out Support Services organizes community sock drive to support those in need

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new community sock drive organized by Branching Out Support Services (BOSS) is set to launch on March ...

New high-tech indoor golf track brings advanced training tools to Broadway

By Joshua Drakes A new high-tech golf experience has arrived in Orangeville: Ace Track Golf recently opened its latest fully automated indoor facility, bringing advanced ...

Bill C-22 embraced by law enforcement

By Mark Pavilons Law enforcement officials across the province are welcoming changes contained in Bill C-22 (Part 2), that focus on electronic service providers (ESPs). ...

Yard waste season begins in Dufferin County!

Yard waste is collected seasonally between April and November in Dufferin County. As the beginning of yard waste season approaches, the county would like to ...

Applications open for Dufferin County’s 2026 Experimental Acres Program

By Sam Odrowski The County of Dufferin is encouraging farmers to apply to the 2025 Experimental Acres Program by March 27. “Experimental Acres provides Dufferin ...

Sports

Orangeville Blitz done for the season after semi-final loss to Six Nations Ironmen

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Blitz are done for the season after taking a loss in Game 6 of their best-of-seven semi-final series against the ...

Orangeville Blitz tied with Six Nations Ironmen in semi-final series

By Brian Lockhart A loss in Game 4 on Sunday, March 16, leaves the Orangeville Blitz tied in their semi-final series against the Six Nations ...

Provincial Junior Hockey League moves to semi-final round of playoffs

By Brian Lockhart The Provincial Junior Hockey League has eliminated half of the teams in the league after completing the quarter-final round of the 2026 ...

Local axe thrower going to World Championships

By Brian Lockhart A local competitive axe thrower will be heading to Tulsa, Oklahoma, from April 15 to 19 to compete in the Axe Throwing ...

Hornets win first round with four-game sweep over Huntsville

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets have advanced to the second round of the North Carruthers Division after a four-game sweep over the Huntsville Otters ...

Orangeville Otters swim team host Short Course Championships

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Otters hosted the Huronia Region Short Course Championships at the Alder Street Recreation Centre pool from Feb. 6 to 8, ...

ODSS Nordic Ski Team has successful season, winning the CWOSSA title

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School (ODSS) Nordic Ski team has had a successful season, winning a team championship with several athletes bringing ...

Orangeville Otters break club records at Ontario Junior International swim meet

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Otters Swim Club, led by head coach Sam Kuntz, delivered a standout performance at the 2025 Ontario Junior International (OJI) ...

Westside boys’ basketball teams get ready for playoffs

By Brian Lockhart With one game left in the regular season schedule, the Westside Secondary School Thunder boys’ basketball team is getting ready for the ...

PJHL finishes regular season schedule, playoffs now underway

By Brian Lockhart The Provincial Junior Hockey League has finished its regular season schedule and will now move into the playoffs, with the first Junior ...

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