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New Foodland grocery store in Mount Forest moving ahead with first phase
WELLINGTON NORTH - Council here received, on Jan. 24, a signed site plan agreement between the township and Sobeys Developments Limited, which owns Foodland and Sobeys grocery retail stores, for the development of a new Foodland grocery store in Mount Forest.
Mapleton community ‘building like crazy’: mayor
MAPLETON – Building activity in the township in 2021 exceeded 2020 levels by a substantial margin, according to a year-end report.
Council approves 10.5% increase in water/sewer base rates
MAPLETON – A plan to postpone the pain of a large rate increase for water system users here was approved on Jan. 18, with some members of council expressing hope that new funding sources can be found to keep rates lower long term.
Council to reconsider colour of Drayton water tower
MAPLETON – Council here will reconsider the colour of a new water tower currently under construction in Drayton.
Local school boards pause EQAO testing due to stress of pandemic learning
GUELPH – In response to the ongoing challenges of pandemic learning, both the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) are pausing the Grade 9 EQAO assessment until further notice.
UGDSB launches COVID-19 case monitoring pilot program as students return to school
GUELPH – In the absence of case reporting in schools, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has launched its absence tracking pilot program – a program aimed at monitoring the daily rates of absenteeism in schools across the board.
Business support program in Minto encourages ‘acts of kindness’
MINTO – An initiative to encourage and promote “acts of kindness” is among several new programs launched here to help local businesses most affected by pandemic restrictions.
Local business purchases lot in Palmerston Industrial Park
MINTO – Town council has approved the sale of a Palmerston Industrial Park lot to a local business. On Jan. 18 council authorized an agreement to sell Multi Shelter Solutions the 1.7 acre property at 425 Minto Road for $102,000.
Public health declares several COVID-19 outbreaks at health care facilities
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has declared several COVID-19 outbreaks at health care facilities across the region as of Jan. 19.
Local centres keeping seniors connected during latest COVID restrictions
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Through a variety of virtual programming, seniors’ centres in Wellington County are continuing to keep seniors connected during the latest COVID-19 restrictions.
Seniors Home Safety Tax Credit extended by one year to 2022
PERTH-WELLINGTON – The Seniors Home Safety Tax Credit will be extended by one year to 2022. It is good news for local seniors, says Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece.
New sign outside Arthur fire hall
Sign donation – Wellington North Fire Service (WNFS) recognized Lynda and George White for…
Arthur 2nd Look volunteers donate new signage at MacPherson Park
Welcoming – Arthur 2nd Look volunteers donated funds for new signage at MacPherson Park in…
Mount Forest Foodland exceeds fundraising goal for local food bank
Funds for food bank – A Mount Forest Foodland campaign to raise money for the local food bank…