NORTH WELLINGTON - The Mapleton Seniors’ Centre for Excellence and VON (Victorian Order of Nurses) are spreading some Christmas cheer to older individuals living alone in northern Wellington County this season.
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Lockdown response: municipalities announce local COVID-19 closures
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local municipalities, which had already scaled back operations under Ontario's red COVID-19 alert level, will close down tighter in response to the province-wide lockdown set to begin on Boxing Day.
Leslie Motors Ford makes donations to three hospital foundations, including Palmerston
Huge hospital donation – Leslie Motors Ford auto dealerships in Harriston, Walkerton and…
Darren’s Day event cancelled due to COVID-19
PALMERSTON - The Darren’s Day steering committee has announced the 2021 Darren’s Day event will be cancelled due to physical distancing requirements related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Leslie Motors, Harriston Kinsmen and Harriston Legion held toy drive for local food bank
Toy drive – A toy drive organized by Leslie Motors, the Harriston Kinsmen, Harriston Legion…
Garage fire in Mapleton destroys building, damage estimated around $50,000
Garage destroyed by fire – Firefighters from Mapleton Fire Rescue’s Drayton and Moorefield…
Mapleton still projecting slight reduction in local taxes as budget process continues
MAPLETON – Mapleton staff maintained a projection of a 2.17% municipal tax reduction at the second 2021 budget meeting.
Santa took to the ice to join Drayton Skating Club programs
Santa on ice – To add some seasonal fun to December sessions, Santa Claus joined the…
Harriston Legion branch provides $30,000 to community groups
HARRISTON - The Harriston Legion’s Catch the Ace committee has announced the local recipients of $30,000 in funds raised by its first Catch the Ace draw.
Local businesses host walk for cancer care
Local businesses that care – When Cancer Patient Services (CPS) cancelled its annual Walk for…
Mapleton woman to attempt Guinness World Record
LISTOWEL – Aside from being very, very good at doing burpees, Leona Ottens also appreciates the symbolism behind the exercise that your average fitness enthusiast dreads.
CBC-funded television show filmed at the Meiklejohn House
HARRISTON – Meiklejohn House Bed and Breakfast here did double duty as a film set this month.
COVID-19 assessment centres adjust hours for holiday season
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Holiday hours of for COVID-19 assessment centres in the county were announced recently.
Moorefield teen died in serious weekend crash
WEST PERTH – A Moorefield teen has died following a serious crash here on Saturday involving a car and snowplow.
Pumpkin patch profits purchase stuffies for hospitalized children
MAPLETON - It all began with a penguin.