MAPLETON – Councillors here heard local health care recruitment challenges have reached “crisis” level. Mapleton council approved a $10,000 contribution to assist with the work of the local health care professional recruitment committee on June 14.
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Vandalism of Pride flags can make students feel unwelcome, unsafe: UGDSB officials
WELLINGTON COUNTY – School board officials say "targeted hate crimes" like the recent vandalism of Pride flags at local schools can negatively affect learning and make some students feel unwelcome and unsafe.
Roelie Katerberg named Mapleton’s Senior of the Year
MAPLETON – Drayton resident Roelie Katerberg has been named Mapleton Township’s Senior of the Year. She was given the award at a June 14 council meeting.
Plaque honouring longtime Palmerston Observer publisher unveiled
PALMERSTON – For 43 years, Art Carr reported on the news and events of Palmerston, essentially documenting the town's history during that time in the pages of the Palmerston Observer.
Police seek clues after items ‘tampered with’ during home entries
Police are searching for clues after "a series of suspicious home entries" here, during which the perpetrator tampered with items but in most cases did not steal anything.
Local youths excel at OFSSA track and field championships
TORONTO - Three Mapleton youths competed in the Ontario Federation of Secondary School Athletics (OFSSA) track and field championships at York University in Toronto from June 2 to 4.
Canada Day party in Minto June 26
MINTO - Fireworks will light up the night in Harriston to celebrate Canada’s birthday a little early this year.
Senior card games resume in Harriston
HARRISTON – Regular seniors card games have resumed at the former train station on Arthur…
Arthur Optimist Splash Pad gardens get refresh from All Treat Farms
Mulch – Employees from All Treat Farms, a subsidiary of Walker Environmental, took time out of…
Park progress at Drayton Rotary Park
Park progress – Development continues at Drayton Rotary Park. The new nature-focused, accessible,…
Carry-On WI hosted Silverwood Women’s Institute
Institute visit – Members of Silverwood Women’s Institute (WI) came from Milton and…
Township backing requests for financial support
WELLINGTON NORTH - The township is providing letters of support to New Growth Family Centre Inc. and the Mount Forest Curling Club for those organizations’ efforts to seek grant funding.
WOWSA network expanding its territory
NEUSDAT – WOWSA, the Women of Wellington Saugeen Area recently announced the expansion of its women in business network.
Siteplan agreement entered for Robertson Landscaping building
WELLINGTON NORTH - The township here has inked a site plan agreement with Clayton and Alison Robertson for the construction of a new landscaping shop and office with private water services.
Harriston Garden Festival more than just gardens
Festival attraction – Plants and garden accessories weren’t the only attraction at the…