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Dufferin-Caledon Drug Strategy Committee to host community event for Overdose Awareness Day

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Dufferin-Caledon Drug Strategy Committee is inviting members of the community to learn more about how overdoses are impacting the community, as they prepare to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD). The Dufferin-Caledon Drug Strategy Committee will be hosting its 8th annual Overdose Awareness Day event on Aug. 28 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, located …See the Story

Act of Remembrance: Local veteran provides Highway of Heroes sticker to emergency services

By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For nearly 20 years, Dufferin County veteran Chris Skalozub has run a local initiative to have Highway of Heroes stickers on every emergency service vehicle in the community. “As a legionnaire and a veteran, I want to keep remembrance around. When people ask me why I do this, I say it’s my way of saying thank you,” explained Skalozub, who currently serves as Branch Service Officer for Veterans…Orangeville, Ontario · Orangeville Read Article

County of Dufferin awarded for excellence in economic development

Local swimmer returns from Canada Games with four medals

By Brian Lockhart Local competitive swimmer Matthew Blackwell attended the Canada Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and achieved some stellar results, including winning two gold medals. Swimming events at the games took place from Aug. 8 to 16. On Aug. 12, Matthew won gold in the men’s 100m butterfly with a time of 55.84. He won by 1/100 of a second over a swimmer from Alberta in the highly competitive field. His second gold medal of the games …Orangeville, Ontario · Orangeville Read Article

Veterans, first responder groups ask for noise leniency for fairgrounds event

By JAMES MATTHEWS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER When the system says “no,” the group Veterans and Everyday Heroes says “Yes.” And that organization hopes council and residents will say “yes” to allow one of their planned events to go ahead despite any reservations in light of Mono’s proposed noise bylaw. Greg Wing is a 13-year Canadian Forces veteran who did two tours in Afghanistan. He’s now the communications and marketing director for…Veterans · Orangeville Read Article

Dufferin-Caledon Drug Strategy Committee to host community event for Overdose Awareness Day

Museum of Dufferin’s Silo Gallery features local photographer in new exhibit

Written By PAULA BROWN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Hockley Valley-based photographer Peter Dusek is opening the communities’ eyes to the spaces between rural architecture and nature, with a new exhibit at the Museum of Dufferin (MoD). The exhibit, titled “Field Work,” features 13 pieces of photography from Dusek’s collection that capture the connection of rural architecture, such as barns, silos, and country buildings, with the surround…Shelburne, Ontario · Shelburne Read Article

Local motorcycle racer claims historic double class championships

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART A local motorcycle racer has achieved a historic milestone in racing. Cole Alexander competed in the Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship Series and claimed two championships at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville on Sunday, Aug. 10. Cole is one of only four riders in the history of the series to claim a championship in both the EBC Brakes Amateur Supersport 600cc and AIM Insurance Amateur Superbike …Shelburne, Ontario · Shelburne Read Article

Monthly Message: FTP to host free Community Appreciation Open House in honour of 40th anniversary

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Teddy Bear Clinic returns to Headwaters next month

By Sam Odrowski Headwaters Health Care Centre (HHCC) would like to remind the community of an upcoming event it’s hosting, geared towards children. Kids and their favourite stuffed toys are invited to the hospital’s annual Teddy Bear Clinic on Saturday, September 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event takes place at HHCC (100 Rolling Hills Drive, Orangeville). “This free, carnival-style event turns a trip to the hospital into a playful adventure,…Orangeville, Ontario · Orangeville Read Article

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Terry Fox Run returns to Island Lake Conservation Area next month

County of Dufferin awarded for excellence in economic development

Dufferin-Caledon Drug Strategy Committee to host community event for Overdose Awareness Day

Act of Remembrance: Local veteran provides Highway of Heroes sticker to emergency services

County of Dufferin awarded for excellence in economic development

Local swimmer returns from Canada Games with four medals

Veterans, first responder groups ask for noise leniency for fairgrounds event

Dufferin-Caledon Drug Strategy Committee to host community event for Overdose Awareness Day

Museum of Dufferin’s Silo Gallery features local photographer in new exhibit

Local motorcycle racer claims historic double class championships

Monthly Message: FTP to host free Community Appreciation Open House in honour of 40th anniversary

Africa: The cartographic and demographic

Teddy Bear Clinic returns to Headwaters next month

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Act of Remembrance: Local veteran provides Highway of Heroes sticker to emergency services

County of Dufferin awarded for excellence in economic development

Local swimmer returns from Canada Games with four medals

Veterans, first responder groups ask for noise leniency for fairgrounds event

Dufferin-Caledon Drug Strategy Committee to host community event for Overdose Awareness Day

Museum of Dufferin’s Silo Gallery features local photographer in new exhibit

Local motorcycle racer claims historic double class championships

Monthly Message: FTP to host free Community Appreciation Open House in honour of 40th anniversary

Africa: The cartographic and demographic

Teddy Bear Clinic returns to Headwaters next month