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Three deceased after head-on collision between vehicle and pickup truck on Tottenham Road
The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing investigations into a fatal collision in New Tecumseth. On Feb. 14, 2025, at approximately 5:57 a.m., officers, New ...
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Stay away from bodies of water while snow melts, says Dufferin OPP
Written By SAM ODROWSKI Warmer temperatures have swept across Dufferin County, melting portions of the large swaths of snow the region’s received through a colder and snowier than usual winter.
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Burma* on the brink
GWYNNE DYER In classical civilizations, there was a continuing, unresolved debate about whether history moved forward or just went around in circles: was it linear or was it cyclical? But that ...
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Museum of Dufferin’s juried photography exhibit to feature scenes of rural living
Written By PAULA BROWN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Museum of Dufferin (MoD) is sharing the beauty of rural life through a new juried photography exhibit. The new exhibit titled, ...
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Dufferin police issue warning: Snow forts and roadways do not mix
Written By SAM ODROWSKI The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding residents that while building snow tunnels and forts is a fun winter activity, it can quickly ...
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Family Transition Place recruiting volunteer board members
Written By ZACHARY ROMAN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A local non-profit that provides shelter, counselling and support services to those experiencing gender-based violence is recruiting ...
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Provincial election candidates square off at second debate held in Shelburne
Written By ZACHARY ROMAN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Provincial election candidates for the Liberal, NDP and Green parties, and an independent candidate, attended a recent debate in ...
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Residents to voice concerns over proposed mega quarry at community meeting
Written By PAULA BROWN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Some Melancthon residents are hoping to put a stop to a proposed mega quarry. Concerned members of the community will be hosting a ...
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Orangeville Art Group presents ‘Shared Visions’ exhibit at Gibson Centre in Alliston
Written By BRIAN LOCKHART The Orangeville Art Group currently has an exhibit on display at the Gibson Centre in Alliston. The art group held an opening reception on Sunday, Feb. 23, with an ...
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Local author reads her children’s book exploring Canadian Black history
Written By PAULA BROWN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Dufferin County residents had the opportunity to learn about a commonly forgotten story in Canadian Black History from a local author, ...
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This will only take a month
BRIAN LOCKHART On April 12, 1861, Confederate forces opened fire on the Union-held Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina. Those were the first shots fired in the American Civil War, and ...
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Shelburne Public Library shares upcoming events, recommended read
Break is just around the corner, and we have great entertainment planned for you! Fireside Munsch: Wednesday, March 12, 2 p.m. at Grace Tipling Hall. Tickets cost $4 each.