Community News

Busy breakfast – Minto firefighters hosted a pancake breakfast at the Harriston-Minto Community…

DRAYTON – The Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society recently held a competition inviting local artists to create a new logo to help launch the organization into another year of activities, including the return of the fair - “Another Day in Fairadise” - to be held Aug. 5 to 7.

Market season - The first Mapleton Farmers Market of the season was held on June 1 in the municipal parking lot in Drayton.

Garden Festival – The Harriston and District Horticultural Society gave out free tomato plants…

MINTO – While upset with damage to decorations set up for Pride Month (June), local Pride committee members are pleased with the support shown from their community in response to the vandalism.

WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North has hired Farhad Hossain as the township's new finance director, replacing Adam McNabb.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – In support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, local school boards are partaking in several initiatives to celebrate Pride month, emphasizing the importance of highlighting student voices and lived experiences.  

PERTH-WELLINGTON – Progressive Conservative candidate Matthew Rae was elected MPP for this riding in the June 2 election that saw Premier Doug Ford’s PCs expand on the majority government they held after the 2018 election.

WELLINGTON NORTH - The Ontario Energy Board approved an application from Wellington North Power to increase its rates.

MOUNT FOREST – Students are hitting the track at Wellington Heights Secondary School on June 3 for the return of the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life. It’ll be the first Relay For Life event held at the school in three years.

ALMA – Questions from the audience opened the door to discussions that included misinformation and references to discredited theories at a provincial all-candidates meeting here on May 31.

MOUNT FOREST – The annual Walk for Dog Guides here raised over $4,400 on Saturday.