MINTO – Director of Fire Services Chris Harrow and deputy treasurer Mark Potter will share the town’s top staff position until a permanent chief administrative officer (CAO) is appointed.
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Mapleton approves bylaw to regulate election signs
MAPLETON – With both provincial and municipal elections set to occur this year, council here has adopted a bylaw regulating election signage. The township has thus far operated without such a bylaw, but staff suggested it would be good to have one in the event issues arise.
North Wellington briefs: Mapleton offers Easter activities
MAPLETON – The township recreation department is hosting a morning of free Easter activities at the PMD arena in Drayton on April 9.
New beds, upgrades announced for Caressant Care Arthur
ARTHUR – The Arthur Caressant Care long-term home will see 80 of its existing beds upgraded and 48 new beds added as part of the province’s initiative to create 30,000 new beds, and to upgrade another 28,000 within the next six years.
Harriston Skating Club host skating carnival
Skating carnival – Anything Goes! was the theme of the Harriston Skating Club’s ice…
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild preparing for spring production of Norm Foster comedy “Halfway There”
Poster display – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild is currently in rehearsal for its spring 2022…
Presentation on speaking
Effective speaking – Toastmasters and the Mount Forest Lions partnered in preparation for the…
Public meeting in Arthur to focus on growth, housing, development
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township here is hosting a public information session to facilitate discussions surrounding growth in the community and to generate awareness of what is to come.
Ashley Fox seeking Liberal nomination
PERTH-WELLINGTON - The nomination contest for provincial Liberal party candidate appears headed for acclamation.
Workshop series puts focus on return of performing arts
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The SPARC (Supporting Performing Arts in Rural and Remote Communities) Network and partners the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild, Minto Arts Council and the Town of Minto are hosting a workshop series for the region’s performing arts community.
Building Code Amendment aims to better protect firefighters
LISTOWEL — As Randy Pettapiece’s run as Perth-Wellington’s MPP comes to an end, a decade-long goal is finally coming to fruition.
Reflections: God’s glory in my world
While my world may at times appear to lack the grandeur of the world described above, there is a…
Township soliciting feedback on proposed Mount Forest pool designs
MOUNT FOREST – Around 30 people were at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex on March 23 for a presentation on concept designs for a proposed outdoor pool in Mount Forest that would replace the aging Lion Roy Grant pool.
UGDSB looks to take proactive approach with new learning support initiative
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board is launching a new three-part program to support students in elementary and secondary schools, something the board is hoping to embed into its system for the long term, director of education Peter Sovran says.
Council chooses revised design for Drayton water tower
MAPLETON – Township council has settled on a revised design for the new water tower currently under construction in Drayton.