Mono mayor urges county to bill province for traffic safety tools

By JAMES MATTHEWS Dufferin County will soon have a pair of portable radar speed signs to be moved around and used throughout its road network. Residents experience road safety concerns caused by motorists driving at excessive speeds, particularly within settlement ...

Dufferin OPP investigating sexual assault reports at Island Lake Conservation Area

The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating two separate reports of sexual assault that occurred at Island Lake Conservation Area in ...

Mono Pollinator Garden to host 10-year anniversary celebration

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Mono Pollinator Garden is marking a big milestone this month as volunteers and supporters celebrate the garden’s ...

County long-term waste strategy stops at needs, not solutions

By JAMES MATTHEWS Diverting Dufferin County’s garbage from landfills continues to be the best option. The county’s Long-Term Waste Management Strategy (LTWMS) update includes 10 ...

Celebrate Your Awesome returns this weekend with annual Pride festival

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Celebrate Your Awesome will return to downtown Orangeville on June 20, transforming Alexander Park and Second Street into ...

UGDSB and OPP respond to social media threat, 12-year-old student arrested

By Sam Odrowski The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say there was no immediate risk to student safety following ...

Two young adults from Grand Valley pronounced deceased following two-vehicle collision

The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision on County Road 109 in Amaranth. On Tuesday, June 16, at ...

Local high school band wins second regional battle of the bands competition in a row

By Joshua Drake Mazel, a student rock band from Westside Secondary School in Orangeville, has earned its second consecutive title at the Upper Grand District ...

Blues, jazz and 40,000 people pack downtown Orangeville for annual festival weekend

By Sam Odrowski About 40,000 people flowed through downtown Orangeville this past weekend as the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival once again turned the town ...

First-degree murder charge laid after Dufferin OPP officer during arrest attempt

By Sam Odrowski A Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer has died after being struck by a vehicle during an attempted arrest in northern Ontario. ...

Second Mrs. Roper Romp comes to Orangeville, draws large crowd in support of Alzheimer’s

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter More than 100 colourful caftans, red wigs and oversized glasses filled the streets of Orangeville as the community ...

Police recover thousands in stolen property after executing Melancthon search warrant

Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers have arrested seven individuals following the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Melancthon as part of ...

Thirteen-year-old comedian brings comedy to Orangeville’s Bar on Broadway in July

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initative Reporter A Barrie teen is looking to become Canada’s youngest comedian to secure professional bookings. Thirteen-year-old comedian Landyn Griffin ...

Voting underway for Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands Community Choice Grants

By Sam Odrowski Voting has opened for the annual Community Choice Grants offered by the Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands (RCOH). Voting opened on Monday, ...

Credit Valley Conservation launches detection program for invasive species with scent-trained Labrador Retriever

Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) launched the Conservation Detection Dog program on June 12, marking a first in Ontario innovation in early detection of invasive species. ...

Three ATV riders face handful of charges from OPP

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Central Region Snow Vehicle, All-Terrain Vehicle, and Vessel Enforcement/Education (SAVE) Unit laid several charges over the weekend following a dangerous ...

Boston Pizza supports local athlete’s journey to France for Special Olympics Unified World Cup

By Joshua Drakes Boston Pizza staff and supporters gathered earlier this week to hand over proceeds from a June 2 celebrity server event to Shelburne-athlete ...

Orangeville Canadian Tire donates six-burner BBQ to Shelburne Legion

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Orangeville Canadian Tire is stepping up to help the Shelburne branch of the Royal Canadian Legion prepare ...

Single motor vehicle collision claims life of 81-year-old Mono resident

Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with local EMS and fire services, responded to a serious single motor vehicle collision in Mono. On May 20, ...

Orangeville scleroderma awareness walk exceeds fundraising goal

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An inaugural fundraising walk in Orangeville has surpassed expectations, raising more than $12,000 to support scleroderma awareness and ...

Golf for Kids Sake returning to Shelburne with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dufferin

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dufferin and District is inviting local golfers to hit the links in support ...

Cauley, catalyzed by pair of miraculous back nine shots, captures 2026 RBC Canadian Open

Young Canadians Yellamarju and Anderson were in contention on Sunday at TPC Toronto By Jim Stewart Despite valiant efforts by a pair of rising home-grown ...

Annual Island Lake Fishing Derby to return with more than $7.500 in prizes

By Sam Odrowski Anglers are invited to reel in a big catch and compete for prizes at the annual Island Lake Bass Derby, taking place ...

Orangeville Junior B Northmen finish in second place in West Division

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior B Northmen have finished the regular season of the Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League with a second-place finish. The ...

Orangeville athletes do well at OFSAA West track and field

By Brian Lockhart Track and field athletes from Orangeville District Secondary School and Westside Secondary School competed at OFSAA West competition held at Jacob Hespeler ...

Orangeville Otters capture Team Challenge title at Huronia Region Long Course meet

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Otters Swim Club captured the Huronia Region Long Course Team Challenge title during competition held at Brock University in St. ...

Orangeville Blitz announces it is joining the Greater Metro Junior Hockey League

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Blitz Hockey Club has announced it will be joining the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League for the 2026/27 season. ...

Junior B Northmen move to third place after pair of weekend wins

By Brian Lockhart It was a busy and successful weekend for the Orangeville Junior B Northmen after they won two games in as many days, ...

Junior C Northmen lacrosse team struggles to get on the plus side this season

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior C Northmen are scoring; they just aren’t outscoring their opponents this season. The Northmen are struggling to get on ...

Westside Secondary School’s Ultimate Frisbee team competes at CWOSSA

By Brian Lockhart The Westside Secondary School Thunder Ultimate Frisbee team had a good season that culminated in a trip to the regional competition at ...

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 ...

Recognizing local accessibility advocates

I want to make honourable mention of a few people who have made significant contributions to our wonderful town especially during Volunteer Appreciation Month. As ...

Mono residents take their concerns to question period

Ford’s increasingly anti-democratic legislation, reduction of transparency, restricting Freedom of Information requests, and removal of environmental protection for our land, water and animals, plans to ...

Spring Economic Update falls short for Dufferin-Caledon families

Dear Editor, Canadians were hoping the Liberal government’s recent Spring Economic Update 2026 would deliver some much-needed relief for their wallets. It instead delivered a ...

Opinions

Sir, Gwynne Dyer, “Our World Today” on Speaking English Badly 4/30/26: All good stuff. I find it interesting to comprehend English spoken in various parts ...

Response to ‘Rumours’ column (April 23)

Dear Editor, Your April 23rd issue had a column by Brian Lockhart titled “Rumours.” I feel that the article is misleading at more than one ...

The system is broken

First, let me say that I often disagree with Premier Ford’s policies. However, I applaud much of the current progress being made in elementary and ...

Stepping away was never an option

Editor, When Ontario’s Minister of Education placed the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board under supervision in June 2025, my role as an elected trustee was ...

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 ...

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