WELLINGTON NORTH – The second of a four-stage study on how to regulate cannabis production and processing in Wellington North is complete, with county and township staff putting forward six policy recommendations to township council.
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Trustees still deadlocked on requiring police checks for volunteers
GUELPH – Trustees at the Upper Grand District School Board are once again deadlocked on an amendment to the board’s volunteer policy.
Wellington North to offer rebates for northern residents after Mount Forest pool closure
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here voted to reimburse Mount Forest swimmers living within a specific area with $24 for each visit made to the township's outdoor pool in Arthur, up to a maximum of $500 per household, following the closure of the Lion Roy Grant outdoor pool.
Arthur Opti-Mrs. playground officially opens
Playground opened – The Arthur Opti-Mrs playground was officially opened on June 25. The playground was identified as requiring upgrades as part of Wellington North’s 2020 recreation capital program and the recreation master plan.
Arthur youth representing Ontario at Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament
ARTHUR – Eleven-year-old Cohen Hutchison headed to Edmonton this week to play in a prestigious hockey tournament.
MPP Matthew Rae sworn in June 23
QUEEN’S PARK – Newly-elected Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae took the Oath of Allegiance in a ceremony at Queen’s Park on June 23.
Inaugural Raleway Festival held in Palmerston
Raleway Festival – The Town of Minto hosted the inaugural Raleway Festival at the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum on June 25. Nearly 500 people attended.
CMHA WW to carry on work of suicide awareness council
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) has confirmed the work of suicide awareness and prevention will continue despite the departure of the Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington-Dufferin.
Construction on Wellington Road 45 to run from July 4 to end of August
MAPLETON - Construction is set to begin on July 4 for road improvements on Wellington Road 45 at Wellington Road 12 in this township.
Harriston and District Horticultural Society held June meeting
Flower show – The Harriston and District Horticultural Society held a busy meeting at the…
New plaque celebrates Arthur’s 150th anniversary
Unveiling – A plaque celebrating Arthur’s 150th anniversary will be unveiled in front of…
Wellington Heights Secondary School recognize Athletes of the Year
Athletes of the Year – Wellington Heights Secondary School’s athletic director Rob Frost…
Reflections: Favour and abundance in Heaven
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches…
Mapleton Buds and Blooms holds successful plant sale
MOOREFIELD - Mapleton Buds and Blooms had a beautiful day for its plant sale this year.
Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace makes donations to local sports
Legion donations – Tim Noonan, chair of the Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace Committee recently…