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Special Olympics Dufferin fundraiser kicks off at Shelburne Foodland and Orangeville Sobeys
By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Special Olympics Dufferin is joining forces with a local grocer to raise funds to help athletes with intellectual disabilities continue to participate in sports. Special Olympics Dufferin athletes – Kristoff, Christopher, Sarah and ...
Orangeville Wolves special needs hockey team competes in Boston tournament
Team helps players build confidence and skills out on the ice By Sam Odrowski While it can be difficult to find a sports program that accommodates individuals with special ...
Orangeville council weighs Broadway housing development
By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Orangeville council is trying to balance the town’s need for housing and its desire to protect a tree ...
Scheduled check-in phone calls for older adults now available in several languages
By Sam Odrowski A program aimed at supporting adults 55 and older in Dufferin–Caledon just became more accessible. The Telecheck program, which provides older adults with scheduled ...
Family Transition Place hires new executive director, following announcement of Norah Kennedy’s retirement
By Paula Brown Family Transition Place (FTP) has named a new executive director. Family Transition Place’s board of directors announced in a press release on April 26, that ...
Ten Rock Capital Mortgage clients share $25,000 after winning cash prize draw
By Joshua Drakes Rock Capital Mortgage, in collaboration with MCAN Financial, distributed funds to clients during their annual cash prize draw event held recently. Clients ...
Celebrate Opening Day of Orangeville Farmers Market on May 4 with family-friendly fun
By Sam Odrowski Enjoy fresh air, fresh food, and free family fun this Saturday when the Orangeville Farmers’ Market opens for its 33rd outdoor season. ...
Delayed development in Veteran’s Way area vexes residents’ group
By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A development in the Hansen Boulevard–Veteran’s Way area has been going on much longer than expected. Some residents ...
General News
MP Kyle Seeback slams Liberal decision to grant Russian Sanctions Waiver, says it harms allied efforts against Putin
Canada intends to allow Russian-sourced titanium into Canada to be used by Airbus, according to unnamed government sources, who spoke with the Globe and Mail. ...
Headwaters Health Care Centre announces Patient Experience Framework
By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Headwaters Health Care Centre (HHCC) has released its four-year guide to ensuring quality patient experience at the hospital. ...
‘Wind phones’ for people who are grieving coming to Orangeville
By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER There are few better ways to cope with the grief of losing a loved one than being able ...
Mono Pickleball Club donates to Orangeville Food Bank amid growing demand for food
By Peter Richardson After a member of the Mono Pickleball Club saw that the Orangeville Food Bank was holding a Spring Food Drive to help ...
Museum of Dufferin hosting several events through May
The Museum of Dufferin (MoD) collects and preserves the stories of the people, places and culture of Dufferin County — past and present — and ...
Cruisin’ on First Car Show returning to Orangeville, opening night upcoming
By Brian Lockhart Car enthusiasts in the region can bring out their special vehicles when the Cruisin’ on First Classic & Custom Car Show gets ...
United Way invests $1.5 million in 51 programs to address rising demand for services
With demand for community services at an all-time high, United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin is investing $1.5 million across 51 programs in the communities it ...
Sports
Orangeville goalie beats the odds with Rochester Knighthawks
By Brian Lockhart Rochester Knighthawks goalie, and Orangeville veteran, Rylan Hartley, is back between the pipes in the NNL after being out with an injury ...
Junior C Northmen win home opener with late game tie-breaker
By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior C Northmen won their season and home opener with a late game tiebreaker on Friday (Apr. 26) night on ...
The Northmen Way: Documentary features story behind the Orangeville Northmen
By Brian Lockhart From a small town beginning to being voted the #1 Lacrosse Town in the World, Orangeville is known worldwide thanks to lacrosse ...
Junior C Northmen home opener this Friday
By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Junior C Northmen regular season will get underway this Friday, April 26, when they face the Barrie Bombers on their ...
Local high school athletes training for spring track and field
By Brian Lockhart Students at local high schools have started early spring training for upcoming track and field meets and they have been on the ...
Dufferin-Peel Skating Club has successful competitive season
By Brian Lockhart The Dufferin-Peel Skating Club had a successful season on the ice this year with many skaters achieving their goals and earning medals ...
Provincial Junior Hockey League enters Conference championships
By Brian Lockhart Eight Junior C hockey teams from across the province are now heading into the conference championship series after completing the Division finals. ...
Big Brothers Big Sisters hosting pickleball tournament in Orangeville
By Brian Lockhart Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in North America with leagues springing up and tournaments becoming a very popular past-time. ...
Orangeville U13BB Tigers win gold in Brampton tournament
By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Tigers U13BB team came home with a gold medal after competing in the Brampton Canadettes 55th Annual Easter Tournament held ...
Junior C Divisions finals finish this week
Sixteen teams battling for championships By Brian Lockhart Junior C divisional playoffs will wrap up this week with eight teams winning across the province. Sixteen ...
