KENILWORTH – When properties are severed or lot lines adjusted, it’s important to Wellington North councillors that the changes have the smallest possible impact on farmlands.
Community News
Harriston’s downtown set to be ‘beautified’ with painted alleyway
MINTO – The grassroots, community-led Harriston Rising movement is “beautifying” downtown Harriston once again.
Arthur teens start business after struggling to find work
ARTHUR – After a relentless hunt for jobs left them empty handed, sisters Desi and Siera Vanleeuwen took matters into their own hands, starting Bob’s Backyard, a liquidation business, on their family property.
Learn to make sourdough bread at the Harriston Library
HARRISTON – The smell of sourdough bread will be wafting through the Harriston Library on Aug. 28.
Farmers propose building three times bigger than zoning permits
MAPLETON – Clean Field Services is hoping to build a seed and fertilizer building on its agricultural property that’s more than three times the size permitted by existing zoning regulations.
Young’s Home Hardware celebrates 20th anniversary
MOUNT FOREST – In 2005, Young’s Home Hardware Building Centre was opened in Mount Forest. In 2015, the building expanded to over 26,000 square feet. Now in 2025, it celebrates 20 years in the community.
Annual Mapleton Sunflower Festival took place Aug. 16
MAPLETON – Large crowds of runners and event goers attended the annual Mapleton Sunflower Festival and Run on Aug. 16.
Wellington North held public meeting on development charges bylaw
KENILWORTH – Changes are coming to Wellington North’s development charges (DC) bylaw – but DC rates will remain the same.
Successful year for U15 Arthur Twisters
ARTHUR – The Arthur Twisters U15 Provincial Women’s Softball Association team capped off a successful season this past weekend in Windsor at the Grand Championships (“A” Division).
Minto United U14 soccer team bring home gold
MINTO – On July 30, the Minto United U14 soccer team won gold at the North Perth Soccer League Championship. They ended their season with a 11-0 record while scoring a total of 70 goals.
OPINION: Yesterday Once More goes back to the 70s
MAPLETON – As someone whose teen years happened during the 1970s, I was really looking forward to the Drayton Festival Theatre’s third production, Yesterday Once More. And I wasn’t disappointed.
Bill Brown honoured on his 99th birthday
MINTO – Whites Road Pentecostal Church, outside of Harriston, honoured Bill Brown on his 99th birthday on July 27.
Pentz drain work to be done this fall for $90,675
MAPLETON – Council here has awarded a tender for improvements to Pentz Drain.
Mayor, councillor defend Wellington North’s bylaws, zoning
KENILWORTH – Housing developers often approach Wellington North council for amendments to zoning bylaws.
Mount Forest Community Garden to host family-friendly event
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Community Garden is inviting all to taste and celebrate all the…