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Community News
Trees for Mapleton growing community with every new planting
MAPLETON - The Trees for Mapleton Committee has a goal of planting 10,527 trees throughout the Township of Mapleton in memory of Paul Day, who was instrumental in promoting and facilitating tree planting efforts locally until his passing in 2016.
MPP Randy Pettapiece won’t seek reelection in 2022
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Local MPP Randy Pettapiece will not be on the ballot in the next provincial election.
Draft Mapleton budget projects four per cent levy increase in 2022
MAPLETON – A draft budget to be presented at a public meeting this week includes a proposed four per cent increase in the township’s levy for 2022.
Parades, parties, lights, candy all part of festive season in Minto
MINTO - Local firefighters are once again hosting Santa Claus Parades in all three of this town’s urban areas.
Mapleton council hears request to end proof-of-vaccination requirement for facilities
MAPLETON – A request for the township to end proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirements for entry to municipal facilities fell on deaf ears at the Nov. 10 Mapleton council meeting.
Drayton Minor Hockey ends precautionary pause
MAPLETON - Drayton Minor Hockey (DMH) has resumed full hockey activities after a precautionary pause due to concern over local COVID-19 cases.
Communities across Wellington County pause to remember the fallen on Nov. 11
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Royal Canadian Legion branches in communities across Wellington County took part in Remembrance Day services on Nov. 11, bringing members of the community together to honour those that paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Mapleton residents face major hike in water/wastewater rates
MAPLETON – Residential users of municipal water and wastewater systems here could be facing a 22 per cent increase, around $25 per month, in base rate charges next year.
Mapleton received funds through Safe Community Project Assist Program
Mapleton Township recently received a $5,000 contribution from Enridge Gas through the company’s…
Community recalls Canada’s forgotten history of WWII battles
HARRISTON – Residents from the community gathered together to commemorate the anniversary of the end of the Second World War, which included events officials say have often been forgotten in Canada’s military history.
Chong, Nater included in shadow cabinet
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Both of Wellington County’s MPs have been named to the official…
Clifford Remembers
Legion members, dignitaries and some local youth gathered after the Service of Remembrance held on Nov. 7 at the cenotaph in Memorial Park in Clifford.
Santa Claus parade in Harriston on Nov. 20
HARRISTON – Minto Fire is once again hosting the annual Santa Claus Parades in all three of the town’s urban communities.
LMH foundation surpasses goal for health care radiothon fundraising
MOUNT FOREST - the Mount Forest Louise Marshall Foundation (LMHF) has surpassed its fundraising goal for the 20th Annual CKNX Healthcare Heroes Radiothon.