Posts By Sam Odrowski

Always pay attention to the dog

By Keith Schell Like most dogs, our dog was a smart dog. In her own way, she was a very good communicator and could make ...

Hot push-back

By Constance Scrafield Imagine this: a beautiful room, everything the best: all of it costing more, much more than such furniture, such lamps, carpets, glasses ...

South Korea: Hyper-competitive and childless

By Gwynne DyerThere are enough people to go around: eight billion now, compared to two billion less than a hundred years ago. Fifty-one million in ...

‘I’ve always had a really strong drive to make a difference’: Norah Kennedy to retire from executive director role at Family Transition Place

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter When Family Transition Place is brought up in conversation, the name of their executive director, Norah Kennedy, doesn’t ...

County calls on property owners to help combat Oak Wilt

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The County of Dufferin is calling on residents to help maintain the health of local forests by assisting ...

Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney passes away, local leaders remember his legacy

By Sam Odrowski Brian Mulroney, who served as Canada’s 18th Prime Minister for nine years under the Conservative Party of Canada, passed away late last ...

Applications now open for Dufferin County’s 2024 Bill Hill Scholarship Program

Cost can be a major barrier for high school graduates seeking to further their education.  To assist Dufferin residents in overcoming financial barriers, the County ...

Ramadan Food Drive to return in support of Orangeville Food Bank

By Sam Odrowski The Holy Month of Ramadan runs from March 10 to April 9, and in keeping with her faith, a local Muslim woman ...

Orangeville high school’s ski team performs well at OFSAA

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School Scarlett Bears ski team competed at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) Nordic ski meet ...

PJHL quarter-final playoffs underway across the province

By Brian Lockhart The Provincial Junior Hockey League has started quarter-final playoff competition as divisions around the province start battling for championships. Division winners will ...

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