May 2024 Archive
Jim Shaw Youth Volunteer Award goes to student of Shelburne high school
By Sam Odrowski A student of Centre Dufferin District High School (CDDHS) has been named as the recipient of this year’s Jim Shaw Youth Volunteer Award. Hudson Krysa, 14, was announced ...
Girl Guides hosting spaghetti dinner in support of Montreal trip
By Brian Lockhart The 1st Upper Grand Rangers Girl Guide Troupe, based out of Orangeville, is heading to Montreal for a fun-filled excursion as a ...
Dining in Dufferin: Plant.ed Cafe helps Orangeville residents embrace plant-based living
By Gail Powell A new cafe with fresh plant-forward West Coast energy has opened up beside independent bookstore BookLore on Orangeville’s First Street. Plant.ed Cafe, ...
Local musician Nicholas Mustapha discusses role in Theatre Orangeville’s latest play
By Constance Scrafield Multi-award-winning musician Nicholas Mustapha is the music director for The Darktown Strutters’ Ball, Theatre Orangeville’s brilliant new show, on now until May 12. Given that, he is ...
Walk for Alzheimer’s returning to Island Lake Conservation Area with family-friendly activities
By Sam Odrowski An annual fundraiser in support of the Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County is returning to the Island Lake Conservation Area later this month, with ...
10 and 10 Driving Range opens first 18 holes of outdoor mini-putt course
By Sam Odrowski Dufferin County residents who enjoy a challenging game of mini putt can now do so close to home. The 10 and 10 ...
Residents share passion for improving Orangeville at quarterly Town Hall meetings
In 2023, Mayor Lisa Post established the quarterly Town Hall meetings, aiming to bridge the gap that often exists between a municipality and its residents ...
Free expression under attack
By Mark Milke Americans may wish to look up north to see how the latest attacks on free thought and expression are proceeding. In Canada, ...
Phones in the classroom
By Brian Lockhart If you have ever been in a conversation with someone and their phone rings, and they answer it, you know what an ...
Small business is bleeding
By Frank Stronach Everyone knows you don’t kick someone when they’re down. But that’s what the federal government’s recent budget did to many small business ...
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