PERTH–WELLINGTON – The People’s Party of Canada has selected Wayne Baker to be its candidate in Perth–Wellington.
Wellington North exploring option of hybrid council meetings
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here is looking toward eventually conducting meetings in a hybrid format. At a meeting on Aug. 23, council received a report from township staff outlining the township’s ability to host hybrid in-person/virtual meetings.
Aberfoyle Agricultural Society to host agricultural day
ABERFOYLE – The Aberfoyle Agricultural Society will be hosting an agricultural day on Sept. 11 at the Puslinch Community Centre grounds.
Palmerston Marlins dedicate U19 softball game to Dean Fischer
PALMERSTON – Emotions were running high on a beautiful night at the Barb Wright Ball Diamond in Palmerston on Aug. 19. A game between two of the Palmerston Marlins U19 softball teams was dedicated to Dean Fischer, a longtime parent and volunteer with the program who has been battling brain cancer.
Local hockey star participates in U18 Team Canada camp
ARTHUR – Local hockey star Sydney Healey has been achieving one milestone after another on the ice. She recently participated in a Team Canada U18 hockey camp in Calgary, to which just 46 players from across the country received an invitation.
Puslinch to resurface part of Concession 7
PUSLINCH – Part of Concession 7 here will soon be paved.
Mount Forest Thrift Shop celebrates grand opening
Grand Opening – The Mount Forest Thrift Shop celebrated its grand opening at its new location…
County’s Green Legacy Program continues to thrive despite pandemic challenges
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Despite having to endure major pandemic-related disruptions over the past 17 months, the county’s Green Legacy Program has continued to deliver.
Mount Forest Fireworks Festival voted Wellington North’s top cultural asset
WELLINGTON NORTH – A community survey has concluded the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival is considered to be Wellington North’s top tangible cultural asset.
Puslinch to receive up to $1.66 million in funding for park upgrades
PUSLINCH – Two township parks here will receive upgrades thanks to $1.66 million in combined federal and provincial funding received by the municipality.
Xplornet proposes new telecommunications tower in Erin
ERIN – A new, 45-metre telecommunications tower has been proposed in the Binkham area in the Town of Erin.
Xplornet proposing new telecommunications towers in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – Two new telecommunications towers could be coming to Wellington North.
Liberals nominate Brendan Knight as Perth–Wellington MP candidate
PERTH–WELLINGTON – The Liberal Party has announced its candidate for the Perth-Wellington riding in the next federal election will be Brendan Knight.
Erin council looking to relaunch the Erin Chamber of Commerce
ERIN – Council here has decided to explore the possibility of relaunching the Erin Chamber of Commerce.
Firefighters respond to field fire in Minto
MINTO – Minto Fire’s Clifford and Harriston stations responded to a field fire near Highway 89 and 10th Line in Minto around 3:15pm on August 6.