January 2026 Archive

Alton Mill’s 16th annual Fire and Ice Festival to return with ice carving, fire dancers

By Joshua Drakes The vibrant Fire and Ice Festival will return on Jan. 31 and will run through Feb. 1 at the Alton Mill Arts ...

Local author’s dog rescue becomes symbol of hope in her debut children’s book

By Joshua Drakes A new children’s book inspired by a true story of kindness and community is finding readers far beyond Orangeville. Written by local ...

A story worth telling: Roger Murray inspired by landscapes around county

By Constance Scrafield Born in the UK in Essex County, Roger Murray loved making art as far back as he can remember. “Even as a ...

Monthly Message: How to help neurodivergent teens navigate sleep challenges

For many families, the end of the holidays brings a familiar challenge… getting sleep schedules back on track. Late nights, relaxed routines, and special events ...

The anthem that lost its home

By Keith Schell I was reading a social media post a while back from a gentleman who was in his local Tim Hortons one evening, ...

It is up to Canadians to remain free

Freedom – it’s something we take for granted in this country. Have you ever been afraid of going on a trip or travelling across the ...

Muskies to host charity game for Headwaters Health Care Centre

They are Shelburne’s Senior hockey team who deliver a lot of hard-hitting fast action for local fans when they host home games at the Centre ...

Orangeville Otters have good results at double December meets

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Otters had a busy and successful weekend of competition on Dec. 12-14, competing in two swim meets with good results. ...

Orangeville Curling Club holding 50/50 draw to support junior programs

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Curling Club is holding a 50/50 draw to raise funds in support of its junior programs. This is a chance ...

Girls’ varsity teams battle it out for glory in District 4 hockey

By Brian Lockhart Local varsity girls’ high school hockey teams are showing a lot of talent on the ice this year as teams battle their ...

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