Community Well-Being News
April 2021
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(Individual responses will be kept anonymous.) |
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What aspect of "life under lockdown" do appreciate most? (Select one.)
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family at home or keeping in touch with friends
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rituals (e.g. coffee, happy hour, daily walk)
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Last month we asked you, What has been your experience with purchasing food during the pandemic? Here are the results:
- 14% - I use online grocery ordering and express pickup more
- 14% - I buy direct from local food producers more often now
- 13% - I cook more meals from scratch now
- 27% - I shop for food less often
- 24% - I have been supporting my local restaurants that offer take-out
- 8% - My food buying habits have not changed
A community member reached out following the March poll to share appreciation for their local grocery store, which has been excellent during this crazy year. Shout out to Foodland Shelburne and all of our heroic and essential grocery store workers across the region!
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Dufferin County
Climate Action in Dufferin
Join the Earth Month Ecochallenge
Dates: April 1-30
Looking for something to keep busy with during this month's stay-at-home order? Keen to take action on climate change? Or do you simply enjoy a good friendly competition, with a side of greater good?
If you answered YES to any of the above, The Earth Month Ecochallenge is for YOU!
There are two Ecochallenge teams in Headwaters and they are locked in a head-to-head challenge for points this month.
Join your home team and take action to create more environmental and social good!
Here are today's standings:
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Ontario Headwaters Institute
Growing the Greenbelt Webinars
Dates: March 31 - April 18, 2021
In addition to supporting the inclusion of the Paris Galt Moraine and more Urban River Valleys in the Greenbelt, Regional Resilience suggests that this consultation is a once in a generation opportunity to extend the Greenbelt into the broader Greater Golden Horseshoe, safeguarding the region’s long-term ecological integrity, social wellbeing, and economic prosperity.
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Volunteer Dufferin
National Volunteer Week 2021
April 18-24
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The National Volunteer Week theme for 2021, The Value of One, The Power of Many, reflects on the awe-inspiring acts of kindness by millions of individuals AND the magic that happens when we work together towards a common purpose. This past year, we have seen people supporting family, friends, neighbours, and strangers, people standing up to systemic racism, and people sharing insights on how to create a more just and equitable society.
We recognize the value of the caring and compassion that each one has shown another, and we recognize the power of people, organizations, and sectors working together.
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We thank volunteers for all that you do! |
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New Volunteer Opportunities |
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United Way
Board of Directors & Committees
Apply by: April 15th
United Way is committed to having their Board and committees represent the community. They are looking for representatives from Dufferin County to join their Board of Directors.
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Farm to Cafeteria Canada
Advisory Council Members
Apply by: April 30th at 5PM
Farm to Cafeteria Canada (F2CC) is a pan-Canadian organization whose vision is vibrant and sustainable regional food systems that support the health of people, place and planet.
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TeleCheck
Support for daily check-in calls
Deliver the daily scheduled telephone calls to adults aged 55+ ensuring their well-being, safety, and linking them with support when required.
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Alzheimer Society of Dufferin
Board Member
Help improve the lives of those living with dementia, their families and their care partners.
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Headwaters Racquet Club
Summer Day Camp Volunteer
Create awesome camp memories for campers this summer by volunteering at HRC's summer camps. Gain valuable experience working with children and having fun at all the same time!
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Dufferin Community Foundation
Committee members Finance & Outreach - Board Members
Volunteer Board of Directors members will meet once per month and are expected to take an active role in one of our committees.
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Town of Orangeville
Utility Box Art Display Program
2021 Call for Artists is now open
Submission deadline: Friday, May 28 at 12PM
The program's objective is to enhance the community’s public places through the installation of high-quality public artwork. There are now over 20 pieces included as part of this growing collection.
Local artists are invited to submit original designs. This year, up to five utility boxes will be added to the program through this Call for Artists. Up to six murals will also be displayed along the Alder Recreation Centre’s walking track, adding to the collection of four murals that were installed in 2020.
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Multicultural Day
Dufferin-Caledon Multicultural Award
June 27 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day. It’s a day marked to celebrate and reflect on both the contributions of numerous cultural communities and the values that we all share.
The idea is to highlight those in the community who have helped shape a more inclusive community, who have actively worked to create equal opportunities, and who have the common goal to achieve an inclusive, supportive, and diverse community where we all can thrive, and who understand that diversity is our strength.
The committee is seeking public nominations for residents, businesses and organizations
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Town of Caledon
Achievement Award from Festivals and Events Ontario
Town of Caledon received the Achievement Award from Festivals and Events Ontario for Winterfest 2021 as a festival or event that was able to Adapt-Pivot-Evolve during this unprecedented COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Dufferin County
Statement from the Dufferin County Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee
Dufferin county has issued a statement in response to the anti-Asian hate crime that happened on March 16, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia, where eight people were fatally shot, six of whom were Asian women.
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Headwaters Food & Farming Alliance
Spring into Local Food Club
Order deadline: Tuesday, April 13th
Delivery Date: Tuesday, April 27th
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With better weather on its way and planting season upon us, you don’t want to miss the next Local Food Club. On Tuesday April 27th you and your household can enjoy a meal in a box, with the products coming from our local farmers and producers! We are able to continue to offer free delivery for any orders within Dufferin and Caledon.
Feeling generous? The option to donate a LFC pack to the Orangeville Food Bank is available for just $20.00.
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Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Health & Safety on the Farm: COVID-19 Webinar Series
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Dates:
April 22, 2021 | 4 - 5PM
April 26, 2021 | 5 - 6PM
April 29, 2021 | 4 - 5PM
April 29, 2021 | 7:30 - 8:30PM
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is hosting a series of webinars on health and safety to help farmers and other agri-food operators better protect workers' health and safety and prevent COVID-19 outbreaks.
These webinars, delivered in collaboration with the Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS), will help farmers and operators understand health and safety requirements and apply best practices in their operations.
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Emergency Preparedness Week
Dates: May 2-8
If an emergency happens in would you be prepared? Would you know what to do if help cannot arrive for some time?
May 2-8, is Emergency Preparedness Week. Take some time during this week to discuss with your family what everyone would do in the event of an emergency.
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Headwaters Health Care Centre
Ramp down of elective surgeries and non-emergent/non-urgent acute care activities
On April 8th all hospitals and Primary Care Providers in Ontario received a memo from Matthew Anderson, President & CEO Ontario Health instructing that hospitals (except those in Northern Ontario Health Region and Pediatric Specialty hospitals) begin to ramp down all elective surgeries and non-emergent and non-urgent activities by Monday, April 12, 2021 at 12:01 a.m.
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Dufferin County
Call for Tourism Advisory Group Members and
Public Info Session: An Intro to Tourism Development in Dufferin County
Tuesday April 20, 2021 at 7-8PM
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Dufferin County is implementing a 5-year tourism strategy & action plan. What does that mean for communities in Dufferin? Learn more and get involved:
The new Join inDufferin Tourism page has officially launched, sharing resources and upcoming opportunities for the community to become involved in local tourism development. Click here to visit.
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Highlights include:
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Residents and business owners are now invited to apply to join the Tourism Advisory Group. More information is available here, and application forms are available here. The deadline for submission is April 30, 2021
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Tourism Manager Terrilyn Kunopaski is hosting a public information session on April 20 at 7 p.m. Those interested in learning more about the vision and plan for Dufferin’s tourism development can register here to participate in the event.
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Town of Caledon
Bolton Revitalization Plan
The Bolton Downtown Revitalization Plan will guide Council and staff on future actions and investment to improve the historic downtown area for residents, business owners and visitors.
The Plan was adopted by Council on March 30, 2021.
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Friends of the Hornings Mills Hall
Looking for Partners
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The Hornings Mills Community Hall has been at the centre of our community for generations. It was donated to the Township of Melancthon in 1987 by our Womens' Institute and has since been maintained through the efforts of a tireless group of volunteers. Visit our website
Friends of the Hall is working to help meet the expanding needs of our community in Hornings Mills, Melancthon and the surrounding area.
We're looking for partners who can help us reach out to our community. Would you like to use the Hall as a local access centre or meeting place? Would you share your knowledge to help us develop programmes and activities? Can we use our networks to build awareness of your service offerings? Do you need a place to perform?
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Disclaimer: Inclusion of surveys, petitions or forms above does not indicate endorsement or any position taken by Headwaters Communities In Action on the topics in question. Our intention is to make citizens aware of these opportunities for engagement and to encourage our readers to give their input on matters that affect our communities. |
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Ontario has implemented additional public health measures in Peel Region. Read more
You can get up-to-date information and advice on COVID-19 at these trusted links:
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Be an Engaged Citizen
Are you interested in "Making life better together"?
If you are passionate about your community, turn that passion into action with HCIA.
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We couldn’t do it without you!
Thank you to our many partners, stakeholders and volunteers who make up HCIA and its project groups. Our primary funders are Dufferin County and United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin. We`re all "Making life better together"!
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