Posts By Sam Odrowski

Dufferin County’s recycling program to be managed by not-for-profit producer Circular Materials

Beginning July 1, 2023, Dufferin County’s residential recycling program will be managed by Circular Materials, a not-for-profit producer responsibility organization committed to building efficient and ...

Orangeville’s Alder pool replacement cost rise by additional $3 million

By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Over $3 million is needed to complete work at the Alder Street arena swimming pool in Orangeville. So ...

Leisa Way and Friends are bringing ‘Happy Days Are Here Again’ to Theatre Orangeville

By Constance Scrafield Leisa Way and Friends are coming to Theatre Orangeville with a concert from the Great American Song Book. Four performances will take ...

Nathan Smith joins ‘Happy Days are Here Again’ concert with Leisa Way

By Constance Scrafield Violinist/fiddler, Nathan Smith has recently returned from a tour of Europe with his band, Vinta. Nathan Smith’s recent story caught our attention ...

Local school board looking for feedback on revised smoking and vaping policy

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is seeking public feedback on a revised board policy regarding a ...

Local athlete wins gold in 200 metre race at Special Olympics

By Brian Lockhart Despite one disaster after another at this year’s Special Olympics School Championships in Kingston, local athlete Yazmine Wilson-Daponte managed to win gold ...

RAM Rodeo taking over Orangeville Fairgrounds this weekend

By Sam Odrowski Giddy up cowboys and cowgirls. Headwaters RAM Rodeo is returning to the Orangeville Fairgrounds this weekend. Spectators will see bull riding, barrel ...

Dufferin Parent Support Network celebrates 25 years of helping families

By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Dufferin Parent Support Network looks forward to a fruitful continuation of a quarter century of service. And ...

Recipients announced for 2023 Bill Hill Scholarships

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Six local students have been awarded a scholarship for post-secondary education from the County of Dufferin.  Dufferin County ...

Local student returns from Legislative Page in Queen Park

By Sam Odrowski A Grade 8 student at Maple Academy in Amaranth recently returned from the Queen’s Park Legislative Page Program, where she met with ...

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