January 2025 Archive

Bring in the new recruit

By Brian Lockhart Every few years I’m required to renew my firearms license. It’s not a big deal. You fill out a form and submit ...

The Middle East: Where next?

By Gwynne Dyer In the 80 hours between Wednesday, Jan. 15, when the Gaza ceasefire agreement was announced, and Sunday, Jan. 19, when it went ...

Trust and respect are keys to successful dog training: AgapiK9

By Mark Pavilons Our canine family members love us unconditionally. We want them to “behave,” and act, well, like a family member. That takes training, ...

Big Brothers Big Sisters to bring back Bowl For Kids Sake fundraiser

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dufferin and District are giving Dufferin residents the opportunity to help give local ...

Dufferin County Council selecting members of Homelessness Task Force

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dufferin County Council has appointed two Councillors to the Homelessness Task Force. During their council meeting on Jan. ...

Westside Thunder senior girls’ volleyball team undefeated for the season

By Brian Lockhart The Westside Secondary School Thunder girls’ senior volleyball team are undefeated with one tournament day left in the regular season. District 4 ...

Alzheimer’s Society of Dufferin County educates community for annual awareness month

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alzheimer’s Society of Dufferin County is making sure those diagnosed with dementia-causing illnesses are not forgotten as ...

Mulmur encourages participation in 2025 Kraft Hockeyville Competitions

By Paula Brown The Township of Mulmur is calling on the support of community members as they join the 2025 Kraft Hockeyville Competition. In a ...

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board’s flag protocol receives minor update

By Zachary Roman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A local school board recently made a small update to its flag protocol.  On Jan. 21, the Dufferin-Peel ...

ODSS basketball teams having a good season but can’t get on the plus side

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School Scarlett Bears have a history of doing well in basketball. This year, both the junior and senior ...

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