Theatre Orangeville’s Young Company set to premiere production of Into the Woods

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Theatre Orangeville’s Young Company is heading Into the Woods this summer, bringing fairy tales and their consequences to life on the stage as they explore classic tales through song. Running July 24 to ...

Mono considers options to improve drinking water system, reduce arsenic

By JAMES MATTHEWS Mono has identified a need to re-evaluate its water supply in relation to changes in provincial standards for arsenic concentrations in potable ...

Grand Valley Lions Club hosts annual Memorial Butterfly Release program

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Over the weekend on June 27, the Grand Valley Lions Club hosted a memorial butterfly release, offering local ...

Nashville Takeover bringing three-day songwriter experience to Orangeville

By Sam Odrowski The Nashville Takeover is coming to Orangeville this weekend, providing a three-day town-wide music experience bringing original songwriting, storytelling and intimate performances. ...

Camp Molly inspires future firefighters through hands-on experience

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Camp Molly finished up in Orangeville with strong participation, high engagement and a growing number of young people ...

Orangeville Rotary Ribfest closing in on $1 million raised for community projects since 2010

By Sam Odrowski After nearly 17 years of serving up barbecue and community spirit, Orangeville Rotary Ribfest is closing in on a major milestone: raising ...

Headwaters breaks record: Over $700,000 raised at 2026 Headwaters Golf Classic

By Sam Odrowski The 2026 Headwaters Golf Classic raised $703,500 following a record-setting year in which the tournament expanded to two courses and nearly doubled ...

Grand Valley honours crossing guard Sandra Crane as 2026 Senior of the Year

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Town of Grand Valley has named Sandra Crane its 2026 Senior of the Year, recognizing nearly four ...

Dufferin County paramedics extend contract with local hospital

By JAMES MATTHEWS The Dufferin County Paramedic Service added two additional months to its contract with Headwaters Health Care Centre. The land ambulance service delivery ...

Proposed bylaw changes aim to allow pollinator gardens amid concerns about maintenance

By JAMES MATTHEWS Certain municipal bylaws should be tweaked to better work for their intended purposes while supporting Orangeville’s Pollinator Protection Plan and Bee City ...

YFC Highlands bringing back free summer day camps for local youth

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Youth Unlimited YFC Highlands is preparing to welcome kids back to its free summer day camp program this ...

Grand Valley Public Library receives $20,000 for programs, initiatives

Trillium grant recognized by Deputy Premier and Dufferin–Caledon MPP Sylvia Jones at the library on July 2 By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Inititive Reporter The ...

Dufferin Child and Family Services urgently seeking foster families

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dufferin Child and Family Services (DCAFS) is encouraging more local residents to consider becoming foster families, as the ...

Essa man dies following single-vehicle collision in Orangeville

Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers, along with local EMS and fire services, responded to a serious single motor vehicle collision in Orangeville, involving an ...

Mono man questions arsenic problem in town water

By JAMES MATTHEWS Mono’s arsenic level in drinking water has been fairly stable over the years. The municipality is considering means to address arsenic, but ...

DCAFS to host virtual workshop for autistic children to prepare for summer camp

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dufferin Child and Family Services (DCAFS) is helping autistic children get ready for a successful summer camp experience ...

Take precautions during hot weather says local health unit

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph region currently under Orange-level alert for high temperatures Residents across the region are being reminded to take precautions, as Environment and Climate Change Canada ...

Town of Orangeville’s Block Box is on a roll for another season of summer fun

The Block Box is on a roll for another season of summer fun The Orangeville Recreation Neighbourhood Block Box is back for its fifth season of summer fun. Chalked full of hands-on games ...

Local Orangeville student wins Tim Hortons post-secondary scholarship

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A local Orangeville Tim Hortons employee is getting a boost to their study plans, thanks to the national ...

Registration opens for TD Reading Club

The Orangeville Public Library invites families to set sail for a summer of reading, fun and prizes with the TD Summer Reading Club. Children ...

Ontario SPCA urges pet owners to take precautions during heat warnings

With a heat warning issued for parts of the province, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society recently issued a statement reminding pet parents to take ...

Local athlete to play collegiate rugby at Aquinas College in Michigan this fall

By Brian Lockhart Orangeville athlete Lilian Beattie is preparing for the next chapter in her athletic career after earning the opportunity to attend Aquinas College ...

Pickleball is coming to Amaranth: Courts to be installed on municipal office property

By Brian Lockhart The Town of Amaranth has announced that its new pickleball court project is underway. With the growing popularity of the sport, the ...

Junior C Northmen done for the season after qualifier loss

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior C Northmen are done for the season after losing their pre-playoffs qualifier series to the West Grey Rampage. Orangeville had ...

Junior B Northmen trail after one game in series against Guelph

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior B Northmen are now in the second round of the Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League (OJBLL) playoffs and are ...

Heroes emerge as Canada moves on to the next round at the World Cup

By Chris Broom Canadian soccer fans in Orangeville will remember where they were on Sunday afternoon for a very long time. Whether they attended a ...

Junior C Northmen to face Durham in first round of playoffs

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior C Northmen are getting ready for playoff mode and will be up against the West Grey Rampage in the ...

Junior B Northmen tied in first round series with Hamilton

By Brian Lockhart The Junior B Northmen are tied at one with the Hamilton Bengals in their first-round Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League playoff series. ...

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 ...

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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