October 2021 Archive

Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month recognized locally

By Peter Richardson October is a special month for the Hispanic and Latin American citizens of Canada. The month has been Federally recognized as Hispanic ...

Headwaters hospital now requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for visitors

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Headwaters Health Care Centre has announced they will be requiring proof of vaccination to visit patients. The local ...

Open letter re: new restrictions to recreational facilities

To: Sylvia Jones and Nicola Mercer,  I am writing to you both with a number of concerns regarding both the Province’s adoption of a vaccine ...

Compass Run For Food reaches $65,000 fundraising goal

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Compass Run for Food, an annual initiative which raises money for local food support programs in Dufferin County, ...

Bethell Hospice marks 10-year anniversary with cheque donation

By Rob Paul, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter To commemorate the 10-year anniversary of Bethell Hospice, Caledon Mayor Allan Thompson and members of Caledon Town Council ...

Choices men’s homeless shelter closing Oct. 15

By Sam Odrowski Orangeville’s very first homeless shelter for men will be closing down tomorrow (Oct. 15) due to a lack of funding. The shelter ...

Town to look at addressing graffiti problems

By Sam Odrowski Orangeville Council will be discussing a Notice of Motion with respect to graffiti, brought forward by Mayor Sandy Brown, at their Oct. ...

Hospice Dufferin’s first annual Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt fast approaching

By Sam Odrowski Halloween is around the corner and the spirit of the season can be felt throughout Dufferin County with carved pumpkins popping up ...

Local health unit opting in to provincial rapid antigen testing program in schools

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDG) Public Health is opting to participate in the province’s new rapid antigen testing program in schools. The Ontario government announced on Tuesday (Oct. ...

2021 Virtual Economic Outlook Summit will offer economic insights and local business perspective

The Town of Orangeville, in partnership with TD Bank Group, will hold its annual Economic Outlook Summit on Tuesday, November 2 from 8:30-10 a.m. This ...

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