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Black Parents Council, school board at odds over group’s delegation refusal

2 days ago | citizen.on.ca | Sam Odrowski

June 5, 2025 · 0 Comments By Sam Odrowski A group of parents hoped to delegate about anti-Black racism at a recent Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) meeting but was denied the opportunity. Instead, 12 people with the Upper Grand Black Parents Council (BPC) sat in the gallery during the May 27 meeting, wearing shirts that said “keep Black kids safe.” The group, with members from Rockwood, Guelph and Orangeville, included parents, graduates and elementary and high school students. UGDSB...
Top Canadian talent takes over Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival for a weekend of beats in the streets

2 days ago | citizen.on.ca | Sam Odrowski

June 5, 2025 · 0 Comments By Sam Odrowski The sweet sounds of blues and jazz filled the streets of Orangeville over the weekend as the community gathered, danced, laughed and sang their hearts out. The 21st Annual Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival returned to the downtown core over the weekend, featuring more than 50 touring blues and jazz bands, who were mostly Canadian. Bands took over stages on Broadway, Alexandra Park and the Opera House, from May 30 to June 1. Some of the top brass...
Retired public health nurse Robin Berger recognized with national medal

2 days ago | citizen.on.ca | Sam Odrowski

June 5, 2025 · 0 Comments By Sam Odrowski A familiar face in the Dufferin County community recently received a prestigious medal on behalf of the British Monarchy. Robin Berger, who worked as a Wellington–Dufferin–Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) nurse for nearly 40 years and was the organization’s first-ever lactation consultant, received a King Charles III Coronation Medal last month for her dedication to the community. Dufferin–Caledon MPP Sylvia Jones presented Berger with the award on May 9....
Athletes compete at Dufferin & North Wellington Special Olympics track and field event

2 days ago | citizen.on.ca | Brian Lockhart

June 5, 2025 · 0 Comments By Brian Lockhart Around 260 athletes and an additional 260 peer helpers turned out to compete at the inaugural Dufferin & North Wellington Special Olympics event, hosted by the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB). The meet was held on the athletic field at Orangeville District Secondary School on Wednesday, May 21. Participating athletes came from elementary and high schools around the region and took part in several different events. Events included running,...
It’s a new record!

3 days ago | citizen.on.ca | Brian Lockhart

June 5, 2025 · 0 Comments By Brian LockhartThere’s an old saying: Records are made to be broken.
Knights of Columbus to host charity poker run for local chairites and family in need

3 days ago | citizen.on.ca | Sam Odrowski

June 5, 2025 · 0 Comments The local Chapter of the Knights of Columbus (#8851) is once again hosting its annual poker run in support of a local family in need and other local charities. This is the Knight’s 17th annual poker run The fun run will get started at the Orangeville Curling Club and head north to Collingwood, Ont. with stops along the way. There’s a new route this year but participants will see the stops on their playing cards when they pick them up from the curling club. The cards...
Open letter re: Bill 5

3 days ago | citizen.on.ca | Sam Odrowski

June 5, 2025 · 0 Comments Dear Premier Ford, We are writing on behalf of 39 citizens’ groups with 59,000 supporters to express our grave concerns with Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, (Bill 5) and its destructive impact on our environment and our democracy. First, we are deeply troubled by the immediate, mid and long-term impact of this bill on Ontario’s environment. It is clear that, in conjunction with Bill 212, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, Bill 5...
DNA testing brings biological family together after surprising discovery

3 days ago | citizen.on.ca | Sam Odrowski

June 5, 2025 · 0 Comments In August 2018, my husband Ronald Chidwick decided to get his DNA done because his mother was a Delorme and she came from northern Quebec. She always said she had a Canadian Indian background, so Ron decided to see if it was true. To his surprise, he found out that the man he thought was his father for 80 years was not. His real father was a man from Midland Ont. by the name of Stanley Playne, who had passed away. Ron also discovered that he had two stepbrothers and...
Highway 50 makes CAA’s Top 10 Worst Roads in Ontario list this year

3 days ago | citizen.on.ca | Sam Odrowski

June 5, 2025 · 0 Comments By Sam Odrowski A roadway that is commonly used by Orangeville residents travelling to Bolton, and vice-versa, has made CAA’s 2025 Top 10 Worst Roads in Ontario list this year. CAA announced this morning (June 5) that Highway 50, Caledon, ranks seventh, with the areas where it intersects Coleraine Drive and Albion Vaughn Road creating the most frustration for drivers. The top road issues plaguing Highway 50 are potholes, poor road maintenance and congestion. CAA...
Public input sought by UGDSB for Human Rights Review

1 week ago | citizen.on.ca | Sam Odrowski

May 30, 2025 · 0 Comments The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has initiated an independent Human Rights review of its services, which is being conducted by lawyers Pat Case and Julie Lassonde. This review looks to identify systemic barriers with the goal of promoting human rights centered actions. The appointed reviewers bring professional experience in advancing human rights and evaluating institutional policies. Members of the UGDSB community are invited to make written comments...