Climate change from an Indigenous perspective event held at MoD

By Brian Lockhart Most people are aware of the potential of climate change on our environment, but for indigenous people, a changing climate can mean an entirely different set of issues. This is especially true for many people living in ...

Mono passes budget with 4.7% tax increase

By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Mono property owners will see this year’s tax bill 4.7 per cent higher than last year. Town council ...

Date set for inquest into death of women who killed Orangeville teen

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A date has been set for a coroner’s inquest into the death of Terry Baker, an inmate serving ...

Alton Mill featuring area artists in spring exhibition

By Zachary Roman Local artists were recently tasked with expressing their interpretation of the words wild and free. This resulted in many interesting pieces on ...

Museum of Dufferin puts out call for artists in upcoming multicultural art show

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A call is out inviting artists to submit a piece of work representing their heritage, culture or the ...

Food poisoning impacts one third of attendees at annual luncheon

Outbreak didn’t waver support from attendees, raising $50,000 for Family Transition Place By Sam Odrowski Family Transition Place (FTP) recently celebrated the accomplishments of women ...

Dufferin Arts Council opens submissions for post-secondary scholarships

By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Aspiring artists have until June to apply for an Ann Laurier Scholarship. Applications to the Dufferin Arts Council ...

Dufferin County calls on province to address homelessness

By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Dufferin County has called on the provincial government to collaborate with municipalities to address homelessness in Ontario. The ...

Government of Ontario announces 2023 budget

By Brian Lockhart Ontario’s Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy, has released the province’s 2023 budget. “Ontario’s economy remains resilient, but the road ahead continues to ...

Sustainable Orangeville and Credit Valley Conservation hosting tree planting event

Spring has sprung and with Earth Day just around the corner, Sustainable Orangeville and Credit Valley Conservation are partnering to plant more trees locally. On ...

Seniors learn about local opportunities at health and wellness fair

By Brian Lockhart An event hosted by the Orangeville & District Seniors Centre educated seniors about services in the community and shared tips to help ...

Steps identified to ensure Mono forest longevity

By JAMES MATTHEWS Mono has a plan to ensure the health of its forests. Town council adopted the 2022-2041 Forest Management Plan when it met ...

Home improvement in focus for Orangeville Lions 24th Annual Home and Garden Show

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Orangeville Lions Club is celebrating the arrival of spring by helping give inspiration for renovations and gardening ...

Orangeville District Secondary School Bears hockey team competes at provincial level

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School Bears boy’s hockey team had a good showing at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) ...

Local Junior C league down to semi-final round of playoffs

By Brian Lockhart The semi-final round of competition in the North Carruthers Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey is underway as four teams remain in ...

PJHL moves to semi-final round of playoffs with four teams remaining

By Brian Lockhart The Provincial Junior Hockey League is now moving into the semi-final round of playoffs after four teams were eliminated during the quarter-final ...

OMHA announces non-body checking option for players

By Brian Lockhart The Ontario Minor Hockey Association has announced plans to revise its body-checking policy and will offer non-contact hockey to players U14 and ...

Minor hockey struggling to retain referees

By Brian Lockhart At the end of the day, it’s just a game. Hockey won’t take place without qualified referees controlling the game. Unfortunately, sometimes ...

Orangeville District Secondary School’s boys hockey team wins CWOSSA championship

Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School (ODSS) Bears are regional champions after winning the Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association (CWOSSA) AAA hockey championship ...

Junior C hockey starts playoffs across the province

By Brian Lockhart Eight teams in the North Carruthers Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League are battling in the quarter-final round of playoffs. Across ...

Orangeville District Secondary School girls curling team compete at CWOSSA

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School girls curling team competed at the regional level at the Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association (CWOSSA) ...

ODSS Bears hockey team wins regional championship

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School Bears boys hockey team captured the District 10 championship with a 1-0 win over Norwell District Secondary ...

Josh Wagner wins unanimous decision in 10-round bout

By Brian Lockhart Orangeville boxer, Josh Wagner, won a unanimous decision in his Saturday (Feb. 25) night fight at the CAA Centre in Brampton over ...

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