NEUSTADT - In 2019, the Saugeen Connects Partnership consisting of Brockton, Hanover, Minto, Wellington North and West Grey, along with the Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), launched the Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP).
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Vendors sought for Minto Farmers Market
PALMERSTON –Applications are now open to be a vendor at the Minto Farmers’ Market 2022 season.
HHW depot moves to Riverstown facility
WELLINGTON NORTH – The County of Wellington Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot is moving from the Elora Waste Facility to the Riverstown Waste Facility, and will be there for the month of April.
Harrow, Potter to share interim CAO position in Minto
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.
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…