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 ...

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 ...

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 Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Family Transition Place (FTP) is raising awareness of the continued existence of gender-based violence within the community, as they recognize ...

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 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 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 ...

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 JAMES MATTHEWS Properly repairing the pool at the Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre is too costly an investment, according to Orangeville council. The facility’s pool was closed earlier this ...

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 Mono council encourages residents’ unlimited participation in town hall meetings. The issue of regular open town hall meetings, as opposed to town council meetings, was broached ...