February 2026 Archive

Orangeville tightens pedestrian safety near downtown high school

By JAMES MATTHEWS Orangeville council recently adopted measures to improve intersection safety. And Councillor Joe Andrews said a three-way stop, included among those measures in ...

Businesses cash in on Orangeville façade program grants

By JAMES MATTHEWS A report to Orangeville council shows that community improvement grants need an increase in dollars to keep up with higher construction costs. ...

OPP staff changes alters Mono police service agreement

By JAMES MATTHEWS Mono’s OPP service agreement will be altered starting in March, and the change won’t mean extra costs. Mono pays for policing above ...

PJHL finishes regular season schedule, playoffs now underway

By Brian Lockhart The Provincial Junior Hockey League has finished its regular season schedule and will now move into the playoffs, with the first Junior ...

Heritage Orangeville expands Historic Awareness Plaque Program, encourages homeowners to participate

Heritage Orangeville has expanded the Historic Awareness Plaque Program, relaunching with the inclusion of buildings constructed prior to 1950. The program offers property owners the ...

Community raises $60,000 in one week to support grieving family

By Joshua Drakes A fundraising campaign launched through GoFundMe is drawing strong community support for the children of a local mother whose family is now ...

Meet Roslyn Levin: Sumi-e artist and Orangeville tai chi instructor unveils ancient practice

By Constance Scrafield Perhaps it makes sense that a multi-award-winning, Orangeville-based Sumi-e artist also teaches tai chi. Although meeting Roslyn Levin in her mini studio ...

Superstar

By Brian Lockhart She had a beautiful three-octave contralto voice that was easily recognizable and well-suited to the style of music she performed. Karen Carpenter ...

Winter zipper rant

By Anthony Carnovale “I mean, what else is it supposed to be?” This is how a local merchant responded to me after I complained about ...

Monthly Message: DBOT encourages involvement during Nonprofit Appreciation Week

Every day across Ontario, non-profit organizations are quietly doing work that keeps communities strong by supporting families, feeding neighbours, creating spaces for connection, and stepping ...

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