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Monthly Message: Coldest Night of the Year fuels momentum for upcoming fundraisers

March 5, 2026   ·   0 Comments

If there’s one thing I can say with absolute certainty, it’s this: there is never a dull moment at the Orangeville Food Bank or Dufferin ...

Don’t celebrate Canada’s falling unemployment rate just yet

By Dr. Roslyn Kunin Canada’s falling unemployment rate is being read as good news. It isn’t. The decline reflects fewer Canadians working because fewer people ...

Cuba: It’s a matter of time

By Gwynne Dyer Fidel Castro and his Communist band of brothers have had a good long run in power (66 years), but they have run ...

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 ...

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 ...

Anyone can apply

By Constance Scrafield My daughter Patricia says, “I will die on the hill to say that anyone can play music – one way or another ...

Monthly Message: Building confidence, independence, and responsibility among youth

By WonderTree The pre-teen and young adult years are times of significant growth and change. Young people are learning more about who they are, how ...

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