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Tuesday, January 19, 2021 | Vol 54 Issue 02

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Patrick Raftis

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Wellington North council gets preview of county climate change mitigation plan

Patrick Raftis January 16, 2021Community News, News

WELLINGTON NORTH – County climate change coordinator Karen Chisholme said the plan, developed over the last 18 months, provides outlines how member municipalities can work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Drayton dog park proposal quashed by council

Patrick Raftis January 16, 2021Community News, News

MAPLETON – A proposal by a local service club to create a dog park in Drayton has been turned down by township council.

Outdoor skating rink opens in Drayton

Patrick Raftis January 15, 2021Community News, COVID-19, News, Sports

DRAYTON – An outdoor skating rink behind the PMD arena here is now open, Mapleton Township announced on Jan. 14.

Mapleton Township provides $30,000 to assist Drayton Entertainment

Patrick Raftis January 15, 2021Arts & Entertainment, Community News, COVID-19, News

MAPLETON - The township will provide Drayton Entertainment with $30,000 to help offset costs of operating the Dayton Festival Theatre in 2021. Mapleton council agreed to the contribution during the Jan. 12 meeting, which featured a presentation from artistic director Alex Mustakas.

Support from upper tiers assists county with pandemic costs

Patrick Raftis January 14, 2021News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Millions of dollars in COVID-19-related expenses have flowed through the county’s books in 2020, but local costs have been generally covered by contributions from upper levels of government, a new report indicates.

Residents use snow sculptures to bring cheer to Caressant Care residents, staff

Patrick Raftis January 14, 2021Community News, COVID-19, News

ARTHUR – With the local Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Home dealing with a major COVID-19 outbreak, a group of local residents decided to bring a little cheer to residents and staff this week.

Mapleton mayor to participate in tribunal in support of Rothsay/Darling appeal

Patrick Raftis January 14, 2021Business, Community News, News, Rural

MAPLETON – Mapleton Township will provide a letter recognizing the importance to the agricultural industry of the Darling Ingredients rendering plant at Rothsay. The letter will be read by Mayor Gregg Davidson during the company’s appeal before Ontario’s Environmental Review Tribunal.

County council commits to cutting proposed 2021 tax increase in half

Patrick Raftis January 13, 2021News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – County councillors are planning to work with staff through committees to reduce a proposed 2.5 per cent tax rate increase in 2021 to 1.25% or less.

Minto ponders north Wellington partnership on updating of local cultural plans

Patrick Raftis January 8, 2021Community News, News

MINTO – Officials here will approach other north Wellington municipalities about the possibility of working collectively to update their cultural plans.

Cultural Roundtable group developing plan to help non-profits through pandemic

Patrick Raftis January 8, 2021COVID-19, News

MINTO – An action plan to help local non-profit groups recover from COVID-19 pandemic impacts is under development here.

Special meeting planned for Harriston Flood Mitigation Study

Patrick Raftis January 7, 2021Community News, News

MINTO – The final version of the Harrison Flood Mitigation Study will be presented to council here on Jan. 26.

Bridge hails arrival of vaccines in region as promising sign

Patrick Raftis January 7, 2021COVID-19, News

MINTO – Mayor George Bridge hailed the arrival of COVID-19 vaccine in the region as a step toward eventually controlling the ongoing pandemic.

Mapleton passes 2021 budget featuring tax reduction

Patrick Raftis January 6, 2021Community News, News

MAPLETON – Council here has approved a budget with no increase in the tax levy and an actual reduction in the township share of local tax bills.

Minto CBO joining board of Ontario Building Officials Association

Patrick Raftis January 4, 2021Community News, News

MINTO – Chief Building Official Terry Kuipers is joining the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA) board of directors.

Township seeks funding for choker lanes to calm traffic in Arthur

Patrick Raftis January 4, 2021Community News, News

WELLINGTON NORTH – This township will seek funding for local infrastructure projects ranging from a backup generator to traffic calming measures, through a federal/provincial program that supports health and safety related projects.

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OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

Fergus woman accused of assaulting paramedic

FERGUS – A Fergus woman has been charged with assaulting one of the paramedics dispatched to help her.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

Beal sentenced to 21 months in prison for setting string of fires in 2016-17

GUELPH – The man who set a string of fires in Erin and Guelph-Eramosa in 2016 and 2017, has been sentenced. Justin Beal, 31, was sentenced on Jan. 14 by Justice Bruce Durno in Guelph’s Superior Court.

See all Erin area articles.

Michelle Hanson trial moved to Guelph

ORANGEVILLE - Michelle Hanson, the mother charged in the death of her three-year-old son Kaden Young, will have her criminal trial held in a Guelph courtroom in March. 

Grand Valley Polar Bear Dip set for Jan. 1

GRAND VALLEY - Take the plunge in Grand Valley to celebrate the new year and support the local food bank.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Pfizer production delay prompts changes to WDGPH vaccination plan

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say local COVID-19 vaccinations will be impacted by production changes at Pfizer. The change is temporary, officials say, and will ultimately result in an overall increase in the number of doses received by WDGPH. Those affected will be contacted directly.

Organizations distribute federal COVID-19 funding to non-profits

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A number of Wellington County non-profit organizations are among those to receive support under round two of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF).

See all Guelph area articles.

OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

Beal sentenced to 21 months in prison for setting string of fires in 2016-17

GUELPH – The man who set a string of fires in Erin and Guelph-Eramosa in 2016 and 2017, has been sentenced. Justin Beal, 31, was sentenced on Jan. 14 by Justice Bruce Durno in Guelph’s Superior Court.

See all Guelph-Eramosa area articles.

Drayton dog park proposal quashed by council

MAPLETON – A proposal by a local service club to create a dog park in Drayton has been turned down by township council.

Contest urges residents to plug local businesses

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With February and Valentines Day just around the corner, Chambers of Commerce in north Wellington along with the Northern Wellington Economic Development Partnership are encouraging residents to show a little love to local businesses.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Contest urges residents to plug local businesses

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With February and Valentines Day just around the corner, Chambers of Commerce in north Wellington along with the Northern Wellington Economic Development Partnership are encouraging residents to show a little love to local businesses.

OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

See all Minto area articles.

Pfizer production delay prompts changes to WDGPH vaccination plan

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say local COVID-19 vaccinations will be impacted by production changes at Pfizer. The change is temporary, officials say, and will ultimately result in an overall increase in the number of doses received by WDGPH. Those affected will be contacted directly.

Organizations distribute federal COVID-19 funding to non-profits

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A number of Wellington County non-profit organizations are among those to receive support under round two of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF).

See all Orangeville area articles.

Puslinch Tract to temporarily close for tree maintenance

PUSLINCH – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is closing the Puslinch Tract property here for three days next week.

OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Pfizer production delay prompts changes to WDGPH vaccination plan

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say local COVID-19 vaccinations will be impacted by production changes at Pfizer. The change is temporary, officials say, and will ultimately result in an overall increase in the number of doses received by WDGPH. Those affected will be contacted directly.

County staff redeployed to assist with vaccination clinics

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington is redeploying 25 employees for the next three to six months to assist public health with COVID-19 vaccination clinics.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Wellington North council gets preview of county climate change mitigation plan

WELLINGTON NORTH – County climate change coordinator Karen Chisholme said the plan, developed over the last 18 months, provides outlines how member municipalities can work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Contest urges residents to plug local businesses

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With February and Valentines Day just around the corner, Chambers of Commerce in north Wellington along with the Northern Wellington Economic Development Partnership are encouraging residents to show a little love to local businesses.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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I love my job, but it should come as no surprise that I have several fantasy careers that have yet to come to fruition. Some for reasons that are self-explanatory; others we will blame on my spouse’s failure to support my dreams.

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