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Road closures, alerts, municipal announcements, and local news from across Dufferin County.

Active Alerts

Alert High Priority Orangeville, Mono

ALERT: Airport Road Closed Between Hwy 9 and 4th Line — June 16–20 #

June 14, 2026

Dufferin County has closed Airport Road between Highway 9 and 4th Line for emergency culvert replacement. Closure begins June 16 and is expected to last until June 20, 2026. Use alternate routes. Source: dufferincounty.ca.

Alert High Priority County-wide

OPP Warning: Fraud Targeting Dufferin County Residents #

June 16, 2026

Dufferin OPP is warning all county residents about ongoing fraud activity targeting communities across Dufferin County and Ontario. Be cautious of unsolicited calls, emails, or messages requesting personal or financial information. Report suspected fraud to the OPP non-emergency line: 1-888-310-1122 or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre: 1-888-495-8501 or antifraudcentre.ca.

Municipal Announcements

Announcement Shelburne, Melancthon, Mulmur

Transit Update: Primrose Bus Stop Returns July 2026 #

June 16, 2026

Starting July 2026, Grey County Transit Route 2 will restore its Primrose area stop on a six-month pilot basis, approved by Dufferin County Council on May 14. The route connects Primrose and Shelburne to GO Transit services in Orangeville. Cost to the county: $2,490, included in the 2026 budget. Source: citizen.on.ca.

Announcement Mono

Speed Limit Reduced on County Road 8 in Mono — Effective July 1 #

June 13, 2026

The Township of Mono is reducing the speed limit on County Road 8 between Hockley Road and Airport Road from 80 km/h to 60 km/h, effective July 1, 2026.

Announcement Orangeville

Dufferin County Council — Meeting Schedule, Summer 2026 #

June 16, 2026

Upcoming Dufferin County Council meetings (all 9:00–11:00 AM, Dufferin County Administration Office): June 25, July 23, August 27, September 24, 2026. Meetings are open to the public. Submit questions in advance to info@dufferincounty.ca or call 519-941-2816 ext. 2500 before 4:30 PM the day prior. Stream at dufferincounty.ca.

Local News

News Orangeville

Dufferin County CAO Sonya Pritchard Retiring After 15 Years #

March 20, 2026

After 15 years as Chief Administrative Officer, Sonya Pritchard is retiring from Dufferin County at the end of 2026. Warden Lisa Post praised her dedication to public service and her leadership through significant change and growth at the County. Pritchard first joined Dufferin County in 2001 as County Treasurer. Source: citizen.on.ca.

News Orangeville

Dufferin County to Launch Green Development Program in 2026 #

June 16, 2026

Dufferin County announced at a recent Council meeting that it will launch a Green Development Program later in 2026. Full program details are expected to be released through dufferincounty.ca. Source: citizen.on.ca, orangevilletoday.ca.

News Mono

Portuguese-Style Rodeos Coming to Mono This Summer #

June 16, 2026

Organizers of Portuguese-style rodeos planned for this summer in Mono have lobbied the Township for a noise bylaw exemption. The Orangeville Agricultural Society applied to have the exemption fee waived. A unique cultural event for Dufferin County — watch citizen.on.ca for confirmed dates and details.

News Orangeville

Regional Transit Study Shows Benefits of Unified Network Across Four Counties #

June 16, 2026

Preliminary findings from a study on a unified transit network across four counties including Dufferin show measurable benefits for residents. Dillon Consulting partner Dennis Kar presented findings to county stakeholders. Full details at citizen.on.ca.