February 2026 Archive

I remember when…

By Brian Lockhart A hug is a rather personal thing. Generally speaking, you only embrace someone you know rather well or are very familiar with. ...

Family Transition Place: A comprehensive guide to the services and support we offer

Family Transition Place (FTP) is a vital community resource based in Orangeville, Ontario, serving women, children, and individuals impacted by gender-based violence, abuse, trauma, housing ...

United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin raises $2.4 million through annual campaign

United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin celebrated the wrap-up of the 85th annual United Way Campaign on Feb. 24, joined by the workplaces, donors, volunteers and community ...

Mulmur Community Fund to launch in 2027

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Mulmur Community Fund is ready to bring lasting benefits to residents by supporting local recreation and cultural ...

Local nonprofits across the region unite to celebrate Nonprofit Appreciation Week

Nonprofit Appreciation Week is underway, and more than 100 not-for-profit organizations in Guelph, Wellington, Waterloo and Dufferin County are coming together to celebrate. Running from ...

County approves $52.7 million budget with nearly 4 per cent levy increase

By JAMES MATTHEWS Dufferin County officials believe this year’s budget will stay the course toward its objectives even as it puts fiscal responsibility at the ...

From millwright to Alton Mill artist: Stuart Curtis brings his work to Headwaters Arts show

By Constance Scrafield Shelburne–based artist Stuart Curtis has seen a lot of change in his life over the last couple of years. Recently retired from ...

OPP snowmobile patrol units check nearly 140 riders over Family Day weekend result over

Enhanced joint snowmobile patrols were conducted by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers across several trails over the Family Day long weekend (Feb. 13-16). The Central ...

Trenton man arrested for attempted murder following stabbing of two people in Orangeville

A 31-year-old man from Trenton, Ont. has been arrested for attempted murder, among other violent charges, following an incident in Orangeville late last week. Dufferin ...

Westside boys’ basketball teams get ready for playoffs

By Brian Lockhart With one game left in the regular season schedule, the Westside Secondary School Thunder boys’ basketball team is getting ready for the ...

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