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Inviting lighting in Tannery Park
Inviting lighting – Lit with glowing globes and seasonal lighting, the path through Tannery Park…
Blood donor clinic planned in Palmerston on Jan. 27
PALMERSTON – A blood donor clinic is planned here on Jan. 27.
Minto council approves remuneration increase for next council
MINTO – A bylaw that would see compensation for members of town council increased following municipal elections later this year is set to be approved later this month.
Minto moving to cloud based platform for bookings, registration
MINTO – This municipality is moving to a cloud-based system of facility booking and program registration.
Chimney fire results in $200,000 damage to Minto house
MINTO – Fire officials are reminding residents about the importance of regular chimney and fireplace maintenance after a chimney fire resulted in around $200,000 damage to a local house on the weekend.
Mapleton council approves update to Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan
MAPLETON – An update to the township’s parks and recreation strategic master plan was approved at a special council meeting on Jan. 10.
School boards prepare for return to in-person learning
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials and staff at the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board are preparing for the Jan. 17 return to in-person learning with newly acquired HEPA units, higher-grade masks and a new method for case monitoring.
Local school boards recognize mental health toll of pandemic uncertainty on students
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As students once again settle in to online learning amid another surge in COVID-19 cases, school board officials say they recognize the toll the constant uncertainty of the pandemic is having on students’ mental health.
Drayton Entertainment announces new ‘Backstage Pass’ digital series
CAMBRIDGE – Drayton Entertainment is hoping to keep audiences connected and entertained amid another shutdown with its digital streaming series Backstage Pass.
North Wellington briefs: Trivia fundraisers coming up
MINTO - The Minto Farmers Market will host another of its popular online trivia nights on Jan. 14.
Outdoor rinks popular spots for fun in Mapleton
Ice time – With indoor municipal facilities closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, outdoor…
Nominations now open for the Ontario Junior Citizen Awards
ONTARIO – Nominations are now open for the 2021 Ontario Junior Citizen Awards. The Ontario…
Minimalism and faith
A couple of years ago, I caved into the desires of my kids and signed up for Netflix. Since then, I…
Edge Mutual donates $50,000 to hospitals in northern Wellington
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Edge Mutual Insurance has once again demonstrated strong support for local health care, with substantial donations to both the Palmerston and District (PDHF) and Louise Marshall Hospital (LMHF) Foundations. Each Foundation recently received a donation of $25,000 which will help