Headline News – May 16, 2024
Former owner and publisher of the Shelburne Free Press passes away
Written By Sam Odrowski A community-focused woman who impacted countless lives in the region recently passed away. Pamela Anne Claridge, who led a life dedicated to her passion for music and enhancing the community, passed away at Headwaters Health Care ...
Tipsy Fox Pub and Grill wins Best Burger in the ‘Burne’ contest
Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The votes are in, and Shelburne residents have selected The Tipsy Fox as the restaurant with the ...
Primrose School students to stage musical, ‘Newsies Jr.’
Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Primrose Elementary School is proud to present the musical production of ...
Dufferin County council considers future Shelburne bypass
Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Plans for a bypass around the Town of Shelburne were an area of focus during Dufferin County ...
Shelburne pushes back against phasing out free well-water tests
Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Shelburne Town Council is joining forces to call on the provincial government to not phase out free ...
Sam Young leaves behind legacy teaching junior golfers
Written By BRIAN LOCKHART There are many golfers who remember Sam Young as the inspired teacher who taught them the nuances of the sport on ...
Family Transition Place hires new executive director
Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Family Transition Place (FTP) has named a new executive director. Family Transition Place’s board of directors announced ...
Special Olympics Dufferin fundraiser kicks offat Shelburne Foodland and Orangeville Sobeys
Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Special Olympics Dufferin is joining forces with a local grocer to raise funds to help athletes with ...
Yoga in the Park to return to Shelburne, offering free classes
Written By Paula Brown Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Shelburne residents will be able to stretch and move into the warmer seasons with the return of ...
District Youth Public Speaking Contest held at Shelburne Legion
Written By Debbie Freeman The Royal Canadian Legion Shelburne Branch 220 had the honour of hosting the organization’s District Youth Public Speaking Contest on Saturday, ...
Over $85,000 up for grabs with Ontario SPCA’s 50/50 Lottery
Written By Sam Odrowski More than $85,000 could be won through the Ontario SPCA Spring Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery. There’s only one week left ...
Sports
Mansfield Junior Cubs start the season with a win
Written By Brian Lockhart The Mansfield Junior Cubs are 1-1 after the first week of the North Dufferin Baseball League’s 2024 season. The season got ...
Shelburne Cricket Club kicks off 2024 season
Written By Brian Lockhart The Shelburne Cricket Club is getting ready to start the 2024 season with an exciting line-up of matches and other events ...
CDDHS Royals varsity rugby team wins first of season
Written By Brian Lockhart The Centre Dufferin District High School Royals boy’s varsity rugby team won their first game of the season when they hosted ...
Dufferin student-athletes prepare to compete in 20th Special Olympics Track and Field Day
Written By Sam Odrowski Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) students across Dufferin County will soon be participating in the 20th Anniversary of the Special ...
Trillium Grant helps Shelburne Curling Club fund needed repairs
Written By Brian Lockhart The Shelburne Curling Club will benefit from a $23,200 Capital Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation that will be used to ...
CDDHS girl’s rugby team wins home opener
Written By Brian Lockhart The Centre Dufferin District High School Royals girl’s rugby team started off the season with a win over St. James Catholic ...
Junior C Schmaltz Cup conference champions start playoffs this week
Written By Brian Lockhart Junior C Hockey in Ontario is moving one step closer to the Provincial Schmaltz Cup Championship as Conference champions start the ...
Shelburne Minor Hockey hosts awards night at rec centre
Written By Brian Lockhart The Shelburne Minor Hockey Association held its annual awards night on Tuesday, April 16. Held at the banquet hall at the ...
Centre Dufferin athletes medal in wrestling at OFSAA
Written By Brian Lockhart The Centre Dufferin District High School wrestling team did well in regional competition and several athletes qualified to compete at the ...
Junior C Conference championships underway
Written By Brian Lockhart With eight teams still in the running, the Provincial Junior Hockey Hockey League Conference championships are underway. In the North Conference ...
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