Community
David Nairn
Under David’s leadership, Theatre Orangeville has been recognized for the original Canadian works it stages and its important role in the community.
Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson
This Shelburne resident is an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in her community.
Linda Banks
This volunteer extraordinaire gives her time and energy to seniors groups, festivals and events, the library, the local theatre and more.
Norah Kennedy
After 17 years as executive director of Family Transition Place, Norah Kennedy believes her career has taught her “courage, hope and resilience.”
Barbara Karasiuk
This 79-year-old challenged herself to her first cancer fundraiser walk in 2003 and has participated in 19 more since then.
Alysha Newman
Winning an Olympic medal in pole vaulting has propelled this Caledon resident to new heights in her career.
Making It to the Big League
Caledon’s Zoe Boyd grew up on the ice, but even as an exceptional player her career options in women’s hockey were limited. Then she got drafted by the brand new Professional Women’s Hockey League.
Dog’s Best Friend
Orangeville dog trainer Melanie Chin’s days include private lessons for canines who need help staying calm in public, and group sessions for current and future service dogs on how to help their humans.
Wrapping Up Memories
Christmas has a way of bringing up childhood memories of family time with parents who are long gone, but not forgotten.
Meet a Community Elder: Fred Dyke
Whether at the pulpit or on the mats at judo club, Pastor Fred strives to live life with purpose.
Dutch Dreams
To build their one-of-a-kind Erin home, John and Cheryl Leenders leaned on the work of a Netherlands-based architect, their passion for both industrial and handcrafted elements, and their own hard work.
Things Are Getting Better
Is a cut in interest rates coming? Will house prices come down? Only the chicken knows for sure, and he isn’t talking.



