MAPLETON – A new firefighter wage policy has been approved to standardize wages between Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North.
Minor variances approved for eight-unit stacked townhouses
KENILWORTH – A row of stacked townhouses with eight units is coming to downtown Mount Forest.
Arthur concrete plant to reopen after five-year closure
ARTHUR – Lafarge Canada’s ready-mix concrete plant in Arthur is set to officially re-open May 1.
Mapleton names municipal services corporation, appoints members
MAPLETON – Northern Maple Utilities Inc. is the name of Mapleton’s new municipal services corporation (MSC).
Council awards $150,000 tender for Lion Merv Weber Playground project
KENILWORTH – The playground at Hutchinson Park in Mount Forest is set to be upgraded by Park N Water Ltd. for $149,651.
Giving Spot looking for volunteers, new home
FERGUS – The Giving Spot offers free food, care packages and second hand housewares, toys, clothing and other items.
North Wellington Taxi to stop operating as of this week
MOUNT FOREST – North Wellington Taxi will no longer service Mount Forest, as of April 25.
UGDSB human rights practices to be reviewed by independent third party
GUELPH – Human rights practices at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) are set to be reviewed by "a notable independent third party steeped in the work of human rights."
Parents urge school board to address anti-Palestinian racism
GUELPH – Some parents are concerned about the prevalence of anti-Palestinian racism at Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools.
Country Pantry hosting ‘Proudly Canadian Kenilworth’ event May 4
KENILWORTH – Ontario- and Canadian-made products will be highlighted during a “Proudly Canadian Kenilworth” event at Country Pantry on May 4.
Safe Kids day coming to Drayton May 24
DRAYTON – Safe Communities is hosting a Safe Kids Day in the municipal parking lot in Drayton on May 24.
Big Brothers Big Sisters North Wellington needs new volunteers
NORTH WELLINGTON – “Any child that needs a mentor should have a mentor.”
Measles cases climb to 30 in region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 30 positive and probable measles cases in the region as of April 22, up from 19 just five days earlier.
Mapleton opts not to regulate short-term rentals
MAPLETON – Airbnbs here won’t be municipally regulated anytime soon, despite a recommendation from a Mapleton planner to license, regulate and inspect short-term rental accommodations.
Mapleton forms municipal service corporation for water, wastewater upgrades
MAPLETON – Council here has endorsed the creation of a municipal service corporation (MSC) to increase the township’s flexibility in financing upcoming water and wastewater upgrades.