Dan Needles appointed to Order of Canada

Dan Needles was appointed to the Order of Canada on Boxing Day. The Nottawa playwright was among 95 people in a wide range of fields appointed by Governor General of Canada David Johnston. As a member of the Order of Canada, Needles is recognized for celebrating...

Crime Stoppers helps clear 139 cases in 2014

Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka received 1,896 new tips and 2,609 follow-up tips in 2014, a combination of calls to the tip line, web tips and mobile text tips. Tips assisted police in clearing 139 cases resulting in 108 arrests and 306 charges being laid...

Local woman saved by Mother Teresa

Sara denBok has been telling a story of salvation. Since penning Saved by Mother Teresa last year, the Collingwood woman has had more than 40 speaking engagements and has sold more than 1,000 copies of the booklet that tells the story of how she was rescued from the...

Boogie down at Dufferin Dance Weekend

The Dufferin Dance Network will present Dufferin Dance Weekend ’15 in conjunction with Dance Ontario’s Dance Weekend ‘15. The dance celebration will begin with opening night performances on Friday, Jan. 16 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with a Q&A to follow, at the...