By JAMES MATTHEWS Once in a while, you find something shiny and bright through the murk. The Bancroft Times and Bancroft This Week, sister papers to the Citizen and Free Press, told the story ...

By Constance Scrafield One evening, quite some time ago, Patricia had a boyfriend named Rick. That year, they had recently brought a puppy into their lives, and they were keen to introduce her to ...

For the past six years, visitors have come to Hereward Farms for the lavender, the sunflowers, the photos, and occasionally to find out where Gordie the farm cat is hiding.But their $10 ...

By Sam Odrowskia The Orangeville Community Band has been making music in the community for 20 years, even as president Rose Haskell says many residents still don’t realize the ensemble exists. As ...

Hikers, runners and cyclists in Orangeville will soon have a fresh two-kilometre stretch of trail to explore, as phase two of the Rail Trail nears completion between Broadway and Town Line. The ...

By Sam Odrowski Twenty-five candidates have been certified to run in Orangeville’s municipal election, including five mayoral candidates and 18 people seeking one of five council seats. Former ...

By Sam Odrowski The Orangeville Food Bank’s community vending machine program has grown to three locations across Dufferin County, distributing more than 25,000 meals since its 2023 launch ...

By Sam Odrowski Three serious collisions in Mulmur and Melancthon over the weekend sent 10 people to hospital, including several with serious or life-threatening injuries. The collisions occurred ...

Behind every meal served at Family Transition Place (FTP) is a story of compassion, community, and care. For individuals and families arriving at the shelter, a warm meal often represents far more ...

For families navigating a new dementia diagnosis, knowing where to turn can make all the difference — and in Dufferin County, that place is the Alzheimer’s Society. This September, the Alzheimer ...

By Sam Odrowski The Orangeville Fall Fair is back for its 2026 edition, running Friday, Sept. 4 through Sunday, Sept. 6 at the Orangeville Agricultural Society fairgrounds, with organizers ...

By JAMES MATTHEWS As municipalities grow and change, so too must their Official Plans evolve with them. Michael Matthys, the principal at WW+P Architects and Planners, told Orangeville council ...