By Doug Harkness I submitted my last “official” column to these hallowed pages on June 2, 2016. My task then was to write an opinion piece that usually centered around politics while now it ...

By Brian Lockhart “How ya Gonna Keep ‘em Down on the Farm, After They’ve Seen Paree?” That’s an old song from the First World War. It suggests that someone who has the opportunity to travel and ...

Is Intimate Partner Violence, formerly referred to as Domestic Violence/Domestic Abuse, an epidemic? Or not? And what is classified as an epidemic? Bill 173 is a Bill being put forth now ...

Orangeville-based business marks 100 years in the community By Brian Lockhart Being in business for 20 years is quite an accomplishment. Staying in business for 30 years is rare and means someone ...

By Paula Brown The Ontario SPCA Orangeville and District Animal Centre is using the gift of a smile to help in their efforts of supporting the animals in their care this holiday season. The local ...

By Sam Odrowski Toys for Tots will be back at the Orangeville Walmart (95 First St.) from Friday, Nov. 22 to Sunday, Nov. 24. The annual fundraiser is run by the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario ...

By Constance Scrafield There is such joy in Theatre Orangeville’s upcoming Sleeping Beauty – a Fairy’s Tale, the second Panto co-written by artistic director David Nairn and ...

I’m confused. Like, really. I mean, I don’t know. Maybe I’m just tired. Actually, it’s more than that – I think. Or maybe not? Well, who ...

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School Scarlett Bears senior girls basketball team went to the District 10 championship held at the University of Guelph on Nov. 9. The Bears ...

By JAMES MATTHEWS Rate increases recommended in a study of Orangeville’s water and wastewater are going to hit some residents hard. That’s a fear expressed by Councillor Debbie Sherwood during ...

Old Saint Nick to make appearance at Dufferin Detachment By Sam Odrowski Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police Officers have located Santa Claus and are bringing him in. Fear not – Kris Kringle ...

By Sam Odrowski The first-ever Dufferin Christmas Market is coming to the Orangeville Fairgrounds this weekend, featuring over 150 vendors selling a wide array of handcrafted items. The Dufferin ...