Creatures of kindness – These three characters were spotted on Main Street in Mount Forest on…
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Perth and Wellington hospitals set to receive $5.2 million in new funding
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Hospitals across Perth and Wellington counties will benefit from nearly $5.2 million in new funding, Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece announced on June 22.
Registration open for Mayor’s Charity Golf tournament
MINTO – The 11th Annual Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament will be held on August 5 at Pike…
Motion calls for traffic calming measures
MAPLETON – Township council will consider a motion directing staff to review options for traffic calming measures in the vicinity of River Run Road and Andrews Drive West in Drayton.
Trees for Mapleton’s W. Paul Day Forest initiative continues to grow
MAPLETON - The Trees for Mapleton committee has a goal of planting 10,527 trees throughout the Township of Mapleton in memory of Paul Day.
Party time downtown across Minto on July 3
Party time brought the community to downtown streets across Minto on July…
Huron Cruisers car tour scheduled for July 18
HOWICK - The Huron County Cruisers are sailing into summer with a car tour scheduled to leave the Howick Community Centre 1pm on Sunday, July 18.
Clifford Lions Club recognizes Harriston Home Hardware for their support
Calander sales – Clifford Lions Club member Judy Worsley, left, recently presented Patty Mock…
Minto Youth Action Council back in action
MINTO - The Minto Youth Action Council (MYAC) is being re-formed following a year long hiatus from activity.
Location of some July 6 vaccination appointments changed
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public health has announced changes to vaccine appointments scheduled for today (July 6) at the West End Recreation Centre in Guelph.
Mapleton awards contract for Drayton water tower
MAPLETON – Skyrocketing prices for materials have driven up the cost of constructing a water tower in Drayton. Township council has awarded a contract to Landmark Structure Co. to put up an elevated tank in Drayton.
Township to proceed with application for PMD arena upgrades
MAPLETON – Council here directed staff to move forward with an application to Infrastructure Canada’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Fund to cover most of the cost of proposed upgrades to the PMD arena.
Wellington North’s 2021 capital projects will cost $15.2 million
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township officials here estimate the total cost of 2021 capital projects will be $15.2 million. A report received by Wellington North council on June 28 notes actual expenses as of June 15 total $1.27 million.
Wellington North council approves website upgrades
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has directed staff to enter into a contract with Upanup Studios Inc. in order to upgrade the township’s website.
Mapleton officials hand out ‘Canada Day bags’
MAPLETON – Officials from Mapleton Township and Mapleton Fire Rescue teamed up to offer Canada Day Bags for the July 1 holiday.