Shelburne and Orangeville host flag-raising ceremonies for Sikh Heritage Month

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The flag raisings, held throughout the day on April 15, are meant to recognize and celebrate Sikh history and contributions to Canadian history. In 2013, April was first recognized in Ontario as Sikh ...

Big Brothers Big Sisters raises $25,000 at annual bowling fundraiser

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Supporters of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dufferin and District gathered at the Best Western on April 10 ...

Local advocate calls on Orangeville council to remove ‘procedural barriers’

By JAMES MATTHEWS At least one Orangeville resident feels the process by which people can request time to be a delegation before council is unfair. ...

Dufferin Oaks Long Term Care earns highest level of accreditation

By JAMES MATTHEWS Dufferin Oaks has earned the highest level of accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Dufferin Oaks and Dufferin ...

Dufferin Child and Family Services to hold open house for Autism Acceptance Month

By Joshua Drakes An upcoming community event aims to bring families together while promoting greater understanding and acceptance of autism. Dufferin Child and Family Services ...

Dufferin County council considers extending warden term length to two years

By JAMES MATTHEWS Dufferin County council tweaked some aspects of its procedures and practices.A revamped procedural bylaw was accepted when council met on March 26. ...

SIU invokes mandate after Dufferin OPP arrest individual requiring medical attention

The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an arrest in Orangeville. On Thursday, April 9, shortly after 4 p.m., Dufferin Ontario ...

Parking issues remain with accessible spaces, says local advocate

By JAMES MATTHEWS The quality of accessible parking makes the difference between people with mobility challenges participating in the community and being excluded. Tamara Limebeer, ...

Orangeville Fire to host immersive female firefighting camp, exploring firefighting careers

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Camp Molly is set to bring an intensive, hands-on firefighting experience to girls and non-binary individuals aged 15 ...

New shawarma restaurant in Orangeville hosts grand opening

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Shawarma Alley hosted its grand opening celebration on April 2, inviting town council and residents to come out ...

Autism Awareness Day flag raisings take place across Dufferin ahead of 10th annual fundraising walk

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Several town hall buildings throughout Dufferin County recently held flag raisings to recognize Autism Awareness Day on April ...

Museum of Dufferin to host Canadian author Antonio Michael Downing

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An upcoming literary event at the Museum of Dufferin will bring one of Canada’s emerging voices in fiction ...

School Board Trustee positions return with limited power following provincial announcement

By Riley Murphy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In an April 13 announcement, Minister of Education Paul Calandra announced major changes coming to Ontario’s education system. ...

Dufferin County invites residents to Kickoff Open House for Official Plan amendment

Dufferin County is inviting residents to get involved as it updates its Official Plan to guide how local communities grow and evolve over the coming ...

As bears exit hibernation, OPP and province urge caution during encounters

By Sam Odrowski As the seasons change and bears emerge from hibernation, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is working with the provincial government to inform ...

CDVS partners with OPP to create safe space for crime victims to give statements

Caledon Dufferin Victim Services (CDVS) has partnered with the Caledon detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to launch a dedicated safe space for individuals ...

Heavy rainfall causes unsafe road conditions for drivers throughout the region: OPP

As heavy rainfall continues across the region, the Central Region Headquarters of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding drivers that safety starts behind the ...

Caledon author publishes imagination-fuelled adventure, ‘Alice and the Blue Ghost’

By Riley Murphy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Many may know local author Stacey Fokas from her longstanding Caledon business, Cowhide Promotional Wear Inc., which she ...

International Women’s Day event raises $80,000 for local women’s shelter

Nearly 300 people gathered for Family Transition Place’s annual International Women’s Day event, a morning focused on community, connection, and celebration. While International Women’s Day ...

Counties seek resident feedback on regional transit priorities

Residents across Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, and Wellington Counties are invited to share more feedback on the Joint Regional Transit Study and share their thoughts on ...

Ontario SPCA partners with Meals on Wheels for pilot pet food delivery program

By Sam Odrowski A new partnership between theOntario Community Support Association (OCSA) and the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society (Ontario SPCA) is supporting seniors and ...

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 ...

It’s a rebuilding year for the Junior B Northmen

By Brian Lockhart Lacrosse season is almost here, and that means Orangeville, one of the most successful lacrosse centres in the country, will once again ...

Junior C hockey enters Schmalz Cup playoffs

By Brian Lockhart The Provincial Junior Hockey League has completed the Division championships, and there are now eight teams remaining in Junior C hockey who ...

Orangeville Otters have success at Ontario Age Group Championships

By Brian Lockhart Strong performances, multiple club records, and a growing team presence highlighted the Orangeville Otters’ showing at the Ontario Age Group Championships held ...

Orangeville Otters have success at Ontario Age Group Championships

By Brian Lockhart Strong performances, multiple club records, and a growing team presence highlighted the Orangeville Otters’ showing at the Ontario Age Group Championships held ...

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

By Brian Lockhart The Dufferin-Peel Skating Club finished the winter season at the Teen Ranch Ice Corral with an Ice Rodeo on Sunday, March 30. ...

ODSS senior girls volleyball team win CWOSSA compete at OFSAA

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School Scarlett Bears senior girls volleyball team has completed a stellar season that saw them win the District ...

Local hockey player inducted into Old Timers Hockey Hall of Fame

By Brian Lockhart Local hockey player Mark Bates is proof that if you never slow down, you can keep physically active and enjoy playing your ...

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 ...

Back patting

I agree with letters to the editor from Marion Herron and Sorin Schwimmer in the Jan. 29 edition of the Citizen. Highway 413 will solve ...

Property rights

Sir:Your report, “Attack on Agriculture: Orangeville supports Green leader’s bill to preserve prime farmland” (29 January) stated that Mark Schreiner, Green Party leader, supports Ontario ...

Reflecting on 2025

This year has been an exciting one for Dufferin-Caledon, with many important investments and community milestones that continue to strengthen our towns and enhance local ...

Re: Don’t tread on me—Bill C-9

The 11th of December was a brilliant issue. I particularly liked Gwynne Dyer’s geography lesson for our southern neighbours. Though it was a while ago, ...

Tax dollars at work?

Auditor General Shelley Spence began her 10-year term on Jan. 8, 2024. She is appointed to a 10-year term by the Ontario Legislative Assembly after ...

Tree-cutting bylaw

Sir: According to two reports in the Orangeville Citizen (11 December), a tree-cutting bylaw (TCB) is being proposed again – and by the same proponent ...

Tree-cutting bylaw

Sir: According to two reports in the Orangeville Citizen (11 December), a tree-cutting bylaw (TCB) is being proposed again – and by the same proponent ...

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