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Shelburne, Ontario
Shelburne | |
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Town (lower-tier) | |
| Town of Shelburne | |
 Shelburne's Town Centre, at the intersection of Highway 89 and Highway 10 | |
| Motto(s): A people place - A change of pace | |
 Shelburne within Dufferin County | |
  Shelburne Shelburne within Dufferin County | |
| Coordinates: 44°05′N 80°12′W / 44.083°N 80.200°W / 44.083; -80.200Coordinates: 44°05′N 80°12′W / 44.083°N 80.200°W / 44.083; -80.200 | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| County | Dufferin |
| Settled | Early 1860s |
| Incorporated | March 22, 1879 (village) |
| Incorporated | December 31, 1976 (town) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Wade Mills [1] |
| • Deputy Mayor | Steven Anderson [1] |
| • Councillors | List
|
| • Federal riding | Dufferin—Caledon |
| Area [2] | |
| • Land | 6.44 km2 (2.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 8,126 |
| • Density | 907.1/km2 (2,349/sq mi) |
| 2016 Canada census | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Postal code | Various L9V & L0N 1S0 |
| Area code(s) | 519 and 226 |
| Highways |  Highway 89 Highway 10 Highway 24 |
| Website | www.townofshelburne.on.ca |
Shelburne (2016 population 8,126) is a town in Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada, is located at the intersection of Highway 10 and Highway 89. Shelburne is best known for the Annual Canadian Championship Fiddling Contest that is held each August.[3]
Contents
1 History
2 Demographics
3 Economy
4 Education
5 Local government
6 Emergency services
7 Media
8 Sports teams
9 Notable residents
10 References
11 External links
History
In the early 1860s, the founder of the town Shelburne, William Jelly, found his way through the bushes to choice lots in Melancthon and built several cabins in the area.
As Melancthon began developing in the late 1840s, the construction of the Toronto-Sydenham Road (now Highway 10) began and led to settlers moving into the Shelburne area in the 1860s. In 1865, William Jelly established the British Canadian Hotel. A post office was built shortly after, named after the Earl of Shelburne. Rapid economic growth followed and the population increased from 70 villagers in 1869 to 750 villagers in 1877, due to the new railways that were built. Shelburne was incorporated as a town in 1877.
Demographics
According to the 2016 Canada Census:[4]
Population: 8,126
2011 to 2016 Population Change (%): 39%
Number of Dwellings: 2,787
Density (Population/km²): 1,238.1
Land Area (km²): 6.44
Population trend:[5]
| Historical populations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1991 | 3,439 | — |
| 1996 | 3,790 | +10.2% |
| 2001 | 4,122 | +8.8% |
| 2006 | 5,149 | +24.9% |
| 2011 | 5,846 | +13.5% |
| 2001 population is 4,213 when adjusted for the boundary change that was made between 2001 and 2006. | ||
| Canada 2006 Census | Population | % of Total Population |
|
|---|---|---|---|
Visible minority group Source:[4] |
South Asian | 35 | 0.7 |
| Chinese | 10 | 0.2 |
|
| Black | 85 | 1.7 |
|
| Filipino | 0 | 0 |
|
| Latin American | 0 | 0 |
|
| Southeast Asian | 0 | 0 |
|
| Other visible minority | 0 | 0 |
|
| Total visible minority population | 130 | 2.7 |
|
Aboriginal group Source:[6] |
First Nations | 15 | 0.3 |
| Métis | 0 | 0 |
|
| Inuit | 0 | 0 |
|
| Total Aboriginal population | 15 | 0.3 |
|
| White | 4,760 | 97 |
|
| Total population | 4,905 | 100 |
|
Economy
Major local employers have included automotive part manufacturers Johnson Controls (until 2009) and KTH Manufacturing. Other major manufacturing companies include Ice River Springs and Blue Mountain Plastics. A recently zoned industrial area has been established in the south end of town. Roads have been constructed to provide access to potential industries. The objective of this industrial area is to encourage industrial growth within the town. Shelburne is also home to a small retail sector and many residents commute to Orangeville, Brampton and other centres in the Greater Toronto Area.
Education
Shelburne is part of the Upper Grand District School Board. The town's high school is Centre Dufferin District High School. Elementary schools include Glenbrook Elementary, Hyland Heights Elementary and Centennial Hylands Elementary.
Local government
Town Hall
The Town's Council includes the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and five Councillors elected on the basis of one per ward. The members of council elected as of the 2018 Municipal Election [7] are:
Mayor Acclaimed: Wade Mills
Deputy Mayor: Steve Anderson
Councillors:
- Walter Benotto
- Lindsay Wegener
- Shane Hall
- Kyle Fregan
- Lynda Buffett
Emergency services
The residents of the town are protected by members of the Shelburne Police Service.
Fire protection is provided by the Shelburne and District Fire Department.
Media
The Shelburne Free Press publishes weekly in Shelburne. CFDC-FM 104.9, licensed to and based in Shelburne, broadcasts country music on 104.9, branded as Country 105. The regional weekly Orangeville Banner is also distributed to Shelburne.
Sports teams
Shelburne Muskies - WOAA Senior AA Hockey League
Notable residents
Eric Nagler- Singer, Actor
References
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^ ab "Shelburne, Ontario (Code 3522021) census profile". 2011 Census of Population. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
^ "Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Contest". Shelburnefiddlecontest.on.ca. Retrieved 2012-05-28.
^ ab "Shelburne, Ontario (Code3522021) community profile". 2006 Census of Population. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census
^ "Shelburne, Ontario (Code 3522021)". Aboriginal Population Profile 2006 Census. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
^ "CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION RESULTS" (PDF). Town of Shelburne. Oct 22, 2018. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Shelburne, Ontario. |
- Official site of the town of Shelburne, Ontario
- Community Profile
- Shelburne Police Service
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