Helping out - Blessings to You co-chairs Linda Wright and Deanna Martin present a cheque for $2,000 to Heather Bults, president of Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington (BBBSNW).
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Governments provide internet funding
PERTH-WELLINGTON – The Government of Ontario, partnering with the federal government, has announced up to $19,668,735 to bring high-speed internet to up to 2,700 households and businesses in underserved areas throughout Perth-Wellington and surrounding areas.
Tie dye and trivia event held
Tie dye and trivia - Harriston Rising hosted a tie dye and trivia night at the Harriston Community Centre Pavilion on Aug. 3. Games, snacks and tie dying a shirt were on the agenda for the event.
Minto Makers’ Market comes to Palmerston
Makers’ Market – Natasha Weber, owner of Paracord Princess Hunting Accessories, was among…
11th annual Minto Mayor’s Golf Tournament supports local school, minor hockey
Mayor’s Golf Tourney – The 11th annual Minto Mayor’s Golf Tournament was held at the Pike…
Love finds a way
Most people in the world believe in God. They find purpose for life and comfort in troubles by…
Wellington North denies application for cannabis facility in Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has rejected a company’s proposal to operate a cannabis facility in Arthur. At an Aug. 9 meeting, council rejected CCR Holdings Wells St. Inc.’s proposal to rezone its 5.14-acre property in Arthur to permit indoor cultivation and processing of cannabis.
Tri-Town Photo Contest underway in Minto
MINTO – A Tri-Town Photo Contest, sponsored by local downtown organizations, is underway here.
The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs looking forward to grand opening celebrations
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Integrated Youth Services Network (IYSN) hubs in Wellington County have now become The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario.
Water, wastewater master planning process underway in Mapleton
MAPLETON – The process to develop a water and wastewater master plan for growth areas in the township is getting underway.
Not much has changed for return to school this fall: board officials
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials with the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board say not much has changed in the new COVID-19 return-to-school guidelines released by the province.
Pandemic has had lasting impact on Seniors Centre for Excellence
MAPLETON – The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 had an immediate and lasting impact on operations of the local Seniors Centre for Excellence, says program coordinator Helen Edwards.
Minto seeking clarity around boundaries from official plan review
MINTO – Council here wants to see clear policies around urban boundary expansion emerge from an ongoing review of the County of Wellington Official Plan.
County of Wellington launches picnic initiative
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Residents and visitors are being invited to discover picnic spots and food options with the help of an initiative launched by the County of Wellington.
Don McPhail served community as mayor, firefighter and service club member
MINTO – Don McPhail, a past mayor of the former Town of Harriston, died on July 26 at the Palmerston and District Hospital at the age of 90.