June 2023 Archive
International Plowing Match and Rural Expo coming to Dufferin County, bringing 60,000 people over five days
Watch history come alive with a showcase on agriculture. Savour a taste of Ontario’s Heartland right at your doorstep. The International Plowing Match and Rural ...
Ontario lowering minimum age requirement to be a lifeguard
By Brian Lockhart Pools across the country have seen a shortage of lifeguards this year due to a lack of training during the pandemic. To ...
Headwaters Health Care Centre hosts 2023 Annual Awards Meeting, celebrating achievements of staff, volunteers
During Headwaters Health Care Centre’s 2023 Annual Awards Meeting on Tuesday (June 21), it celebrated the hospital’s achievements and recognized teams and departments who made ...
Dufferin County’s fire ban lifted following rainfall
By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dufferin County Fire Chiefs have lifted a county-wide fire ban following a significant amount of rainfall in the ...
Dufferin County’s recycling program to be managed by not-for-profit producer Circular Materials
Beginning July 1, 2023, Dufferin County’s residential recycling program will be managed by Circular Materials, a not-for-profit producer responsibility organization committed to building efficient and ...
Orangeville’s Alder pool replacement cost rise by additional $3 million
By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Over $3 million is needed to complete work at the Alder Street arena swimming pool in Orangeville. So ...
Leisa Way and Friends are bringing ‘Happy Days Are Here Again’ to Theatre Orangeville
By Constance Scrafield Leisa Way and Friends are coming to Theatre Orangeville with a concert from the Great American Song Book. Four performances will take ...
Nathan Smith joins ‘Happy Days are Here Again’ concert with Leisa Way
By Constance Scrafield Violinist/fiddler, Nathan Smith has recently returned from a tour of Europe with his band, Vinta. Nathan Smith’s recent story caught our attention ...
Local school board looking for feedback on revised smoking and vaping policy
By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is seeking public feedback on a revised board policy regarding a ...
Local athlete wins gold in 200 metre race at Special Olympics
By Brian Lockhart Despite one disaster after another at this year’s Special Olympics School Championships in Kingston, local athlete Yazmine Wilson-Daponte managed to win gold ...
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