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21/12/2023

Orangeville property owners will add an extra $145 to the cheque to cover their 2024 municipal tax bill.

03/12/2023

Watch out for slippery roads and sidewalks as Orangeville is under a freezing rain warning this morning.

Officials are warning of potentially slippery roads and sidewalks amid a freezing rain warning for Caledon and Orangeville.

02/09/2023

Heat warning for GTA: Temps to soar above 30 C for ‘atypical’ early September

Area expecting a hot airmass beginning Sunday, Environment Canada warns.

20/08/2023

AVOID THE AREA: Ontario Provincial Police is warning motorists that Highway 10 is closed following a collision.

OPP have closed Highway 10 in Orangeville following a collision around noon on August 20.

20/08/2023

A six-per-cent tip has reignited the debate on tipping expectations, and pair of youngsters are crushing it with their summer business. These stories from our network are among those you may have missed this week.

The weekend’s here, and hopefully, you have a bit more time on your hands to relax, sip on a coffee — or other favourite beverage — and perhaps catch up

18/08/2023

James Bartleman, who made history as the first Indigenous lieutenant-governor of Ontario, has died.

James Bartleman, who made history as the first Indigenous lieutenant-governor of Ontario, has died. Born in Orillia, he grew up in Port Carling and was a member of the Chippewas

18/08/2023

What do you do if you are expecting about 70,000 guests? You get ready for company, that’s what!
And that’s exactly what the communities within Dufferin County are doing as they gear up in anticipation of the large crowds coming to the International Plowing Match & Rural Expo (IPM) mid-September.

Entries sought for plowing match-related visual display contest.

17/08/2023

The Town of Orangeville has announced the hiring of a new treasurer.
Patrick Kelly has nearly 20 years of public sector experience in finance, having served in the Township of Wilmot in Waterloo region since 2005.

Patrick Kelly previously served in Township of Wilmot.

17/08/2023

FROM OUR NETWORK: Kite fighting has been officially banned throughout Oakville.

OAKVILLE- Kite fighting has been officially banned throughout the Town Oakville.

17/08/2023

Saddle bronc riding, barrel racing and bull riding will add yet another reason to go the International Plowing Match.
The RAM Rodeo Tour will once again be opening its chutes to showcase the live action-packed sport of rodeo at the annual International Plowing Match & Rural Expo (IPM) this September.

Rodeo performances run Thursday-Saturday during plowing match week.

16/08/2023

Dufferin police say they have removed two drivers from the roads in Orangeville who were allegedly operating their vehicles while impaired.

Traffic stops occurred in Orangeville Aug. 14, 15.

16/08/2023

When Terry Lim was planning this year’s Caledon Music Festival, he wanted to make it youthful, highlight beautiful sites in the community and bring energy and appreciation for classical music.
This year’s event, which runs from Sept. 1 to 3, does just that, featuring several young performers and being held at both the historic Alton Mill Arts Centre and a Mono Mills estate winery.

When Terry Lim was planning this year’s Caledon Music Festival, he wanted to make it youthful, highlight beautiful sites in the community and bring energy and appreciation for classical music.

15/08/2023

Getting ready for another season on the ice and need to update your equipment?
The annual Orangeville Minor Hockey consignment sale is back for the upcoming season and it’s time to get donating.

Getting ready for another season on the ice and need to update your equipment?

14/08/2023

Two people were sent to the hospital — one with life-threatening injuries — after a vehicle collision on Highway 89 in Shelburne.

Vehicle leaves roadway, ends up in wooded area.

14/08/2023

Drivers are being alerted to major recalls on vehicles from Ford, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Hyundai and Volvo.

Drivers are being alerted to major recalls on vehicles from Ford, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Hyundai and Volvo

14/08/2023

After what had been a fantastic run, the Orangeville junior-A Northmen’s season came to an end Saturday night.

Burlington Blaze win 9-6 at Saturday’s Game 6 match.

14/08/2023

Get dirt under your tires at Hockley Valley Resort.
The resort's mountain bike trails, which opened last fall and have since built up a steady following of dedicated pedal pushers, "was designed with the intention of providing a premier recreational facility for guests and members of the surrounding communities,” says resort marketing director Shannon Smith.

Get dirt under your tires at Hockley Valley Resort.

13/08/2023

A young driver gets in trouble — in part for making a rude gesture to the police — and a Timmies on the water. These stories from our network are among that you may have missed this week.

The weekend’s here, and hopefully, you have a bit more time on your hands to relax, sip on a coffee — or other favourite beverage — and perhaps catch up

12/08/2023

The TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley is being expanded to include new amenities that will allow guests to "play and stay."

11/08/2023

The Town of Orangeville will be working on Broadway through the downtown core next month, a project that will involve reducing the flow of traffic to one lane over one of the weekends.

Project to be completed over two phases

11/08/2023

Since the Let’s Get Hillsburgh Growing committee didn’t let a global pandemic entirely stop their annual Family Fun Day, they’re definitely not going to let a little construction stop them.
They will, however, have to change the location.

Event Aug. 19 at Erin town hall

11/08/2023

The summer is halfway done, and while we might not want to think about it, fall and back-to-school season are just around the corner.

10/08/2023

The final round of voting is open; help decide which becomes the ultimate ice cream flavour.

We’re looking for our readers’ input to decide the best ice cream flavour in our Sizzlin’ Summer Playdown.

10/08/2023

Thunderstorms, high winds and up to nickel-sized hail could be on its way later today.
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Dufferin and Wellington counties, noting “conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, damaging hail and heavy rain”

10/08/2023

Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police continue to investigate after three Chevrolet Tahoes were stolen from a dealership in Mono.

Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate after three Chevrolet Tahoes were stolen from a dealership in Mono.

10/08/2023

For the first time in more than 160 years, a Canadian Indigenous delegation had an audience with a sitting monarch.

09/08/2023

Dufferin OPP is investigating a serious collision involving an all-terrain vehicle carrying four passengers on private property.

09/08/2023

Dufferin police say some drivers are still not getting the message after officers laid three charges for impaired driving over the last few days.

Charges laid between Aug. 5-8

09/08/2023

Public health organizations are keeping an eye on the rapid emergence of a new variant of COVID-19, though experts say it’s not a cause for alarm.

Public health organizations are keeping an eye on the rapid emergence of a new variant ofCOVID-19, though experts say it’s not a cause for alarm.

09/08/2023

Certain jewelry and hair products are being pulled from shelves at some of Canada's more well-known grocery stores.

Items pulled from shelves but customers can get a full refund