From Grade 7 standout to Olympic hopeful: Caledonia’s Domenic Barresi runs full steam toward his dream
July 16, 2026
CALEDONIA—Fresh off a visit to Germany competing on an international stage, Caledonia-based runner Domenic Barresi has set his sights on the 2028 Olympics as his ...read more
MCFN scores a win with FIFA World Cup celebration
July 16, 2026
By Kerry J NewsteadThe Haldimand Press CREDIT—Gooooal! On July 7, 2026 Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN) scored big with its participation in the ...read more
New HEAR initiative aims to give rural Ontario stronger voice
July 16, 2026
HALDIMAND—Rural communities help feed, power, and sustain the province, but when governments make decisions, rural experiences are often missing from the numbers. The University of ...read more
Canada Day celebrations brings community together in Caledonia despite the heat
July 9, 2026
By Sienna Bilancia CALEDONIA—July 1, 2026 offered a Canada Day celebration at the Caledonia Fairgrounds filled with joy and cheer. The parade might have remained ...read more
Pedalling with purpose from sea to sea
July 2, 2026
CALEDONIA—From sea to shining sea, Caleb Leary is pedalling across Canada in honour of animals, adventure, and a song that would not let go. The ...read more
McKeen faces reprimand after Integrity report
July 2, 2026
HALDIMAND—A reprimand and apology recommended by Integrity Commissioner David Boghosian for Councillor Debera McKeen devolved into a stand-off between the two at a Council meeting ...read more
Developer bypasses Council, brings proposed Caledonia development directly to Ontario Land Tribunal
July 2, 2026
CALEDONIA—Micor Developments Inc. has bypassed Haldimand County’s standard staff recommendation and Council vote process, instead taking their development proposal directly to the Ontario Land Tribunal ...read more
Fundraising underway for new Hagersville Elementary playground
June 25, 2026
HAGERSVILLE—The end of the school year can be a time of nostalgia, with memories of learning in the classroom and playing in the schoolyard. That ...read more
$10 million in contraband tobacco seized in Six Nations
June 25, 2026
SIX NATIONS—More than 40,000kg of contraband tobacco, a handgun, and manufacturing equipment have been seized following an investigation into a criminal network producing and manufacturing ...read more
Mudcat Festival marks 50 years of celebration
June 18, 2026
DUNNVILLE—Thousands of people celebrated Dunnville during the 50th anniversary Mudcat Festival from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, June 14, 2026. “The 50th anniversary was a ...read more
