Mr. Bob Borden
As a resident of Orangeville since 1974, Bob is well acquainted with the community. A retired Principal and former school trustee, Bob spends his volunteer time with the Optimist Club, Westminster United Church, and the Dufferin Area Family Health Team.
Dr. Balpreet Brar
Balpreet works as a family physician in Grand Valley and Orangeville as part of Highlands Health Network. He studied medicine in the USA and practiced in Michigan and New York for a few years before moving back to Orangeville with his wife and two children. When not working, he enjoys being outdoors, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family.
Dr. Charlie Joyce
Charlie moved to Orangeville in 2014 to complete his final year of medical training and became a family physician in Orangeville in 2015. Charlie also provides palliative care to patients in hospital and in the community and became the lead physician with the Highlands Family Health Organization in 2019. Charlie enjoys curling, golf, cycling, hiking, going to local festivals and farmer’s markets and maintaining his vegetable garden.
Dr. Cathy Candusso
Cathy is a family physician with the Orangeville Family Medical Centre.
Mr. Doug Beffort
Doug has been a resident of Caledon since 1972. He retired from his role as a Senior Elementary School Principal with the Peel Board of Education in 2000. He was then elected to the role of Town of Caledon Area Councillor for three terms. Doug represented Caledon on the Board of Headwaters Health Care Centre from February 2007 to June 2009 and continued after as a member of the finance committee. Doug is an active member of Knox United Church in Caledon Village and supports his grandchildren as they work their way through high school and university.
Dr. Jamie Van der Ham
Jamie has been a family physician in Orangeville since 2018. He moved to Orangeville after completing his medical schooling in Scotland, followed by residency training in Toronto. He and his wife Rachel have 4 young children. When not at work or spending time with his family, Jamie enjoys golfing, hiking and cycling.
Dr. Mercedes Rodriguez
Mercedes lives in Orangeville where she works as a family doctor. She has a keen interest in palliative care and health care development. She is the current Physician Lead at Highlands Health Network and the VP of the General Medical Staff at HHCC. For her, frontline providers and patients are the best team to guide changes in health care.
Ms. Jan Irwin
Jan has lived in north Dufferin since 1972. She worked in the education system, and volunteered in the special abilities and senior care sectors for the County and province. She and her husband have raised a family of three on their home farm where she enjoys gardening, literature, fitness and music.
Dr Steffan Owen
Steffan is a family physician practicing in Shelburne, and also work at a long term care facility in Beeton. He completed his medical training in the United Kingdom, and moved to Dufferin county with his wife in 2021.
Steffan enjoys skiing and golfing, and is happy that he is able to do both within a short drive of his home since moving to Dufferin county.