Sparkling scenery – Recent snowfalls have created a variety of pleasant scenes around…
Winter fun at Palmerston’s Lawrence Park
Winter Fun – Lawrence Park in Palmerston has been popular place for young snow sliders thanks…
Group protests conditions in Ontario long-term care facilities
ARTHUR – Members of a group representing families concerned about loved ones in long-term care set up a protest outside the Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Home here on Saturday.
Payoff for climate foresight
Canadians have watched with horror and sympathy this month as millions of Texans suffered through blackouts, boil water orders, traffic nightmares and other results of a rare, at that latitude, and extended winter storm.
Snow Sculptures with a Twist contest offers winter fun for Minto residents
MINTO – The winners of the town-wide “Snow Sculptures with a Twist” competition were recently announced.
Fire destroys home in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – A local couple lost their home to fire on Feb. 15. Wellington North Fire Chief…
Moorefield Optimist Club’s outdoor rink allows people ice-time
Staying sharp – With local arenas closed due to pandemic restrictions, area residents have…
Bylaw update aimed at avoiding issues with ice on sidewalks
MAPLETON – Council here has approved an update to the township’s Clean and Clear Bylaw in an effort to make it easier to enforce rules around sump pump discharge.
Snowmobile trails busy after recent snowfalls
Trail riding – Snowmobile trails throughout northern Wellington have been busy lately as sled…
Passing the puck at the Moorefield Optimist Club’s outdoor rink
Outdoor fun – Among a small group of hockey enthusiasts passing the puck around on the local…
The best of both worlds
With a vote at their Feb. 2 meeting, Minto council members set in motion a plan that could literally re-shape a community.
Rink racers enjoy the outdoor rink at PMD arena
Rink racers – Enjoying some ice time with a race across the outdoor rink on the PMD arena…
Maitland River: calm for now
Calm for now – During a major flood in June of 2017, Maitland River flows reached the bottom…
Preschoolers show support for the arts with artwork of their own
Community support – The doors at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre may not be open to the…
Mapleton Township to phase in increase to interment charges
MAPLETON – The township will increase interment fees in municipally-operated cemeteries by 10 per cent a year in order to make up for a long-standing shortfall in care and maintenance charges.