DRAYTON – The PMD arena is the place to be for early Mother’s Day activities in Mapleton.
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Dan Yake announces he is running for mayor of Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – A councillor for 28 years, Dan Yake has announced he's entering the race for mayor of Wellington North in the upcoming municipal election on Oct. 24.
Wellington North moving to second stage of study on cannabis production land uses
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Township of Wellington North has completed the first of a four-stage study of policy and land uses for cannabis cultivation. In the spring staff will be advancing to the second stage of developing policy options and a zoning bylaw to bring back to council.
GWTG set to stage Norm Foster comedy ‘Halfway There’
HARRISTON – A feel-good comedy with a familiar small-town setting is the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s (GWTG) stage offering this spring.
Cost of paying Minto politicians down by $12,000 in 2021
MINTO – The total cost of paying local politicians in Minto decreased by nearly $12,000 last year. On April 19, treasurer Gordon Duff provided a report on council remuneration and expenses for 2021.
Derby Street extension proposed to ease traffic concerns in new subdivision
PALMERSTON – Some local residents remain concerned about a proposal to increase the density of a planned subdivision here despite the addition of an additional access road and a park area.
Wellington North senior recognized for community volunteer efforts
MOUNT FOREST – Kay Ayres is such a treasure to Wellington North she was twice presented with the township’s 2022 Senior of the Year Award.
Minto resident wins $36,000 in Drayton Entertainment’s March Ultimate 50/50 Draw
MINTO – Kelly Lenselink thought it might be a joke when she got a call on April 1 and was told that she was the lucky winner of Drayton Entertainment’s March Ultimate 50/50 Draw.
Drayton resident charged with sexual assault of minors
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A Drayton resident faces four counts of sexual assault involving multiple victims under the age of 16.
Mapleton Preschool hosted Easter egg hunt
Mapleton egg hunt – After a two-year hiatus, Mapleton Preschool hosted its Easter egg hunt at Kinsmen Park in Drayton on April 16.
Mount Forest Lions Club hosted Easter egg hunt
Lions host hunt – The Mount Forest Lions Club hosted its first Easter egg hunt on April 16 at Campbell De Vore Park.
Minto’s Optimist Club brings Easter egg hunts to region
Egg hunters – After a two-year pandemic pause, the Town of Minto Optimist Club resumed hosting…
Theatre company seeks partners for housing in Drayton area
DRAYTON - Staff at the Drayton Festival Theatre are preparing for the arrival of many professional artists this summer – all of whom will need a place to stay during their engagement at the theatre.
Lovers of the Birds: Chipping sparrow
Chipping sparrows are sometimes called the “social sparrow.” Some say they may even learn to…
Many Canadians say their neighbourhood’s less friendly than in past; COVID-19 a key driver
VANCOUVER – The myriad impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are only just beginning to be understood in Canadian society and will continue to unfold over years to come.