February 2023 Archive

Dufferin–Caledon MP holding town hall meeting to discuss controversial firearms legislation

By Brian Lockhart Legal firearms owners will have their chance to voice an opinion about the controversial federal Bill C-21 during a town hall meeting ...

Beneath Springhill brings terror, truth and joy to Theatre Orangeville

By Constance Scrafield The stage is all in darkness, with the lighting so skillfully crafted that the depths seem real and we are almost in ...

Honouring Black History Month with Theatre Orangeville’s StageTOScreen

By Constance Scrafield Over the last 18 months, including Beneath Springhill, currently playing at Theatre Orangeville, there are three shows centring on Black stories or, ...

Shelburne Mayor responds to alleged racism at the fire department

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter  Shelburne Mayor Wade Mills has released a statement in response to allegations of racism and discrimination within the ...

Volunteer Dufferin encourages residents to get involved during Non-profit Appreciation Week

By: Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As the Dufferin County community gives appreciation and recognition to non-profit employees this week, there’s no better time ...

Amaranth barn fire leads to death of livestock

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A fire that broke out at an Amaranth barn has resulted in the deaths of several animals.  Dufferin ...

Tractor trailer containing $50,000 of cereal stolen in Mono

Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a stolen tractor trailer from a parking lot in Mono. On ...

Winterfest returns after pandemic hiatus with record turnout

By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A record number of revellers embraced the season’s chill during Mono’s Winterfest 2023. Kim Heaton, Mono’s recreation director, ...

Orangeville business group launches new brand for downtown

By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Downtown Orangeville has a new brand. It consists of those two words in a stylized font: downtown Orangeville ...

Five local businesses get $10,000 boost in funding

The main streets of any city or town play an essential role in growing the Canadian economy and supporting local communities. The Town of Orangeville ...

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