MINTO – Council here has agreed to defer development charges for a developer planning to create a large business complex in the Palmerston Industrial Park.
Community News
First summer day camp provides fun for 235 Mapleton youth
MAPLETON – The township’s first youth day camp wrapped up Aug. 27 following a summer filled with daily crafts, games and activities.
Shredding event set for Mount Forest
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Crimestoppers Guelph Wellington is planning to host its annual shredding events in Guelph and Mount Forest.
Volunteer luncheon planned
WELLINGTON NORTH – A luncheon to celebrate township volunteers is set for Sept. 24.
Rotarians gearing up for chicken dinner
CLIFFORD - The Clifford Rotary Club is always looking to recruit new members.
Pelvic floor health – what’s going on down there?
BROCKTON – Have you ever been worried to cough, sneeze or laugh because you might leak urine? You…
Back-to-school fundraiser gathers snacks and school supplies for local students
Fill-A-Bus – HomeTown Boutique, Apparel and Gifts partnered with the Mount Forest Community…
Perth-Wellington Liberal candidate reports campaign sign damage
Sign damage – Perth-Wellington Liberal candidate Brendan Knight reported in a Sept. 7 Twitter…
Newcomers’ receptions planned
MINTO - The Town of Minto and local downtown revitalization committees are planning another set of pop-up newcomers’ welcome receptions in all three communities.
Survey: climate change, COVID-19 bolster Liberals; economic issues and transparency boost CPC
VANCOUVER - As the verbal war of words heats up between party leaders over health care, Afghanistan, child care and mandatory vaccination, new data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds the top issue identified by voters in driving their ballot choice is climate change.
Drayton Rotary Club Cruise Night brought out community
Cruise night – The Drayton Rotary Club Cruise Night on Sept. 6 drew a large crowd to check…
First winner of hospital 50/50 lottery nets $10,000
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The three hospitals in Wellington County have joined together to operate a 50/50 lottery to help purchase equipment for Groves, Louise Marshall and Palmerston hospitals.
Power beyond a wish
The nature of God’s kingdom work is this: “the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of…
Hospital celebrates completion of new ER, Ambulatory/Oncology Unit
MOUNT FOREST – Dignitaries and hospital supporters gathered for a celebration of Louise Marshall Hospital’s soon to be opened Emergency Department and Ambulatory/Oncology Unit on Sept. 9.
Large trees downed by storm in Mount Forest area
MOUNT FOREST – Large trees and hydro lines were downed around Wellington North during an early evening thunderstorm that included powerful winds and damaging hail.