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Blues, jazz and 40,000 people pack downtown Orangeville for annual festival weekend

By Sam Odrowski About 40,000 people flowed through downtown Orangeville this past weekend as the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival once again turned the town ...

Headwaters Region gets a new tourism campaign centred on local breweries

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Headwaters region is introducing a new tourism initiative designed to showcase its growing craft beverage scene while ...

First-degree murder charge laid after Dufferin OPP officer during arrest attempt 

By Sam Odrowski A Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer has died after being struck by a vehicle during an attempted arrest in northern Ontario. ...

Second Mrs. Roper Romp comes to Orangeville, draws large crowd in support of Alzheimer’s

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter More than 100 colourful caftans, red wigs and oversized glasses filled the streets of Orangeville as the community ...

Dr. Raj Khanuja receives volunteer award for community leadership and access to care

By Brian Lockhart A local dentist has been honoured for his community leadership and commitment to providing oral health care for those facing financial and ...

Orangeville stays opted out of Ontario e-scooter pilot

By JAMES MATTHEWS The growing popularity of e-scooters in Orangeville has garnered much attention from residents. And some arguments about the conveyance’s use were broached ...

Council gives its nod for York Street heritage designation

By JAMES MATTHEWS Orangeville’s York Street neighbourhood is on its way to becoming a heritage conservation district. Council decided unanimously that the York Street corridor ...

Pump Track at Alder receives new name reflecting Orangeville Lions’ contributions

By JAMES MATTHEWS The Orangeville BMX park near the Alder Street arena is now the Orangeville Lions Club Pump Track. The name change came about ...

RAM Rodeo brings bull riding, family entertainment to Orangeville this weekend

By Sam Odrowski Cowboys, cowgirls and bucking bulls will soon ride back into town for the Headwaters stop on the annual RAM Rodeo Tour. Coming ...

Museum of Dufferin honours photographers in Home & Heritage exhibition

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Museum of Dufferin has announced the winners of its 2026 Home & Heritage Photography Exhibition, celebrating images ...