By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The oldest standing building in Grand Valley is getting a new life as a restaurant, bakery and ice cream shop. Local resident Joshua Tuck is working to transform the historic 1870 structure into ...
By JAMES MATTHEWS Organizers of another, second round of Portuguese-style rodeos slated for this summer in Mono lobbied for an exemption from the municipal noise ...
Dufferin Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers, alongside local fire departments and emergency crews, are investigating a suspicious structure fire in Amaranth. On May 9, ...
By JAMES MATTHEWS Dufferin County will resurrect a transit stop in the Primrose area that was discontinued in 2024. The Grey County Transit Route 2 ...
By Sam Odrowski The 13th annual Compass Run for Food is returning on June 13 and organizers are hoping to raise $80,000 to combat hunger. ...
Police deploy spike belt to stop suspect vehicle before embarking on foot pursuit through wooded area Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating a ...
By Joshua Drakes Orangeville resident Terry Brooker has taken it upon himself to clean up Mill Creek, a defining waterway that helped shape the town, ...
By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Habitat for Humanity is displaying one of its tiny homes at the Orangeville ReStore to promote its new ...
By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new wellness-focused business is bringing a different kind of spa experience to downtown Orangeville following the recent ...
By JAMES MATTHEWS Orangeville Hydro continues to be rated among the industry’s top-tier by provincial regulators. Gia DeJulio, Hydro’s board of directors chairperson, said when ...
By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new community-driven awareness video is putting a spotlight on gender-based violence in Dufferin County and Caledon, using ...

The County of Dufferin recently announced that it will launch a Green Development Program later this year. During a county council meeting last week, the ...
By Sam Odrowski The Orangeville Ride for SPCA, originally started in 2022, will return on June 20. The annual fundraiser, which has generated close to ...
By Sam Odrowski Orangeville Councillor Joe Andrews announced on May 15 that he will seek re-election in the fall 2026 municipal race, aiming to serve ...
By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Orangeville’s roads staff have been busily repairing potholes now that the weather has turned for the better. Town ...
Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are warning residents about ongoing fraudulent activity affecting communities across Dufferin County and throughout Ontario. Fraudsters continue to use ...
By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Mulmur 175 Run for Honeywood delivered a strong turnout and community backing, even after an uncertain start ...
By Brian Lockhart Imagine looking up into the night sky, and for the first time, really seeing the stars. For kids growing up in downtown ...
The Well-Comm Network invites the community to experience a heart-centred day of wellness, connection, and inspiration at the upcoming Community Wellness Expo. The not-for-profit, community-focused ...
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month kicked off on May 1 across Ontario, and the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding all road ...
By Sam Odrowski Pathways Orangeville is holding its first annual Spring Fling Dance at the Tony Rose Arena on May 9. Running from 2 p.m. ...
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 ...
By Brian Lockhart After an outstanding regular season, the Orangeville District Secondary School Scarlett Bears varsity girls soccer team has entered the District 4/10 playoffs. ...
By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School (ODDS) Bears girls’ varsity rugby team are gaining momentum with two wins in their last two games. ...
By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School (ODSS) Scarlett Bears girls’ rugby team continues to put out a good effort this season, despite taking ...
By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior B Northmen are now 3-0 to start the season and are in first place in the West Division of ...
By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School (ODSS) Scarlett Bears girls’ varsity team is back on the field for this season and is looking ...
By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior B Northmen have started the regular season and picked up a win in their first game of the year. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...