April 2023 Archive

County boosts bursary funding for early childhood educator program at Georgian College

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The County of Dufferin is continuing to invest in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) sector with additional funding ...

Hospice Dufferin receives provincial grant to strengthen volunteer base

Last Friday (Apr. 14), Dufferin–Caledon MPP Sylvia Jones held an event at Hospice Dufferin to thank local volunteers. The event also recognized a $45,900 Resilient ...

‘Dunk Drive’ coming to town for Earth Day, free collection of electronics

By Constance Scrafield It is almost long enough to be a tradition that the Dunkerley brothers, Cameron and Devon, with their crew, drive around the ...

Sound & Art Contest at Hear Well Be Well focuses on performers

By Brian Lockhart Many of the arts rely on sound to deliver their message or enhance a performance. Music, film, and theatre all rely on ...

Orangeville student heading to Queens Park Legislative Page Program

By Sam Odrowski A local Grade 8 student at Maples Academy in Amaranth is embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, providing her with a hands-on learning ...

Orangeville CAO Ed Brennan steps down, opening up search for permanent replacement

Town of Orangeville Provides Update on Chief Administrative Officer Role The Town of Orangeville’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Ed Brennan is stepping down from the ...

Nominations open for 2023 Dr. David Scott Award

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Headwaters Health Care Centre (HHCC) is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Dr. David Scott Award.  Named after ...

Catholic school students soothe the feet of Toronto’s homeless

By JAMES MATTHEWS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Do you have any luxuries you don’t realize you take for granted? You bet your socks you do. ...

Legion member honoured with Poppy Chair of the Year Award

Local Royal Canadian Legion member Chuck Simpson has been named Poppy Chair of the Year for the Legion’s District E. The award was presented at ...

Stayner leading 2-1 over Alliston in Junior C championship series

By Brian Lockhart  The Stayner Siskins are leading the Alliston Hornets 2-1 in their best-of-seven North Carruthers Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League championship ...

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