August 2023 Archive

Three years after taking root, Lavender Festival returns this weekend

By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Who would’ve thought such peace could be found just 20 minutes outside Orangeville? It’s often said that lavender ...

Peculiar Place hosts meet and greet with content creator star Jessii Vee

By Brian Lockhart Internet sensation, Jessii Vee, greeted fans at her store, Peculiar Place in Orangeville, on Saturday, Aug. 5, and asked that fans bring ...

Group launches locally for women who love and own Jeeps

By Peter Richardson There’s a new club in town – the 519 Jeep Girls Club, comprised entirely of women who drive Jeep Wranglers. A large ...

Dufferin Wildlife Supplies offers seed mix for attracting wild birds

By Brian Lockhart If you are a nature lover and enjoy attracting wild birds to your property, a new Orangeville store has everything you need ...

Support the SickKids Foundation through Orangeville Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day

By Brian Lockhart Miracle Treat Day is returning to Orangeville today to continue the 21-year tradition of helping make miracles happen for children and their ...

Orangeville Minor Hockey hosting annual consignment sale

By Brian Lockhart Orangeville Minor Hockey will be hosting its annual consignment sale to help local families outfit their kids for the upcoming hockey season. ...

Junior Bengals eliminated from North Dufferin Baseball League playoffs in second round

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior Bengals are done for the season after losing both games of a second-round best-of-three series with the Creemore Padres. ...

Work progressing in pool replacement at Alder Recreation Centre

Another step in the Alder pool reconstruction has been completed as the project continues to progress. Welding is complete on the sides of both the ...

Fergus Scottish Festival to feature full slate of entertainment this weekend

By Constance Scrafield The annual Fergus Scottish Festival, the oldest festival of its kind in North America, opens this weekend from Friday August 11 to ...

Residents encouraged to participate in International Plowing Match 2023 Beautification Competition

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dufferin County residents have the chance to showcase local county spirit by participating in a beautification competition for ...

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