MOUNT FOREST – Large trees and hydro lines were downed around northern Wellington during an early evening thunderstorm that included powerful winds, damaging hail and a confirmed EF1 tornado that tore a narrow swath of damage between Harriston and Kenilworth.
Community News
Anonymous donor brings Brent Barnes Memorial Skatepark $100,000 closer to completion
ARTHUR - An anonymous $100,000 donation will help close the fundraising gap to bring a skateboard and BMX park to Arthur next year.
Residents concerned about plan to increase subdivision density
PALMERSTON – Some local residents are concerned about potential traffic levels and other issues arising from a proposal to increase the density of a planned subdivision here.
Provincial funding will support downtown Alma revitalization
ALMA - The Township of Mapleton will receive provincial funding to revitalize Alma’s downtown area.
Local chambers hosting Perth-Wellington candidates meeting Sept. 14
PERTH- WELLINGTON – Perth-Wellington candidates in the federal election will participate in a virtual meeting on Sept. 14.
Elections Canada issues reminder of polling station change in Mapleton
MAPLETON – Elections Canada is reminding Drayton areas voters a change in polling stations.
Breaking ground for Drayton water tower
DRAYTON - Mapleton staff and councillors were joined by Cima and Landmark Structures at the Sept. 8 groundbreaking ceremony for the future Drayton water tower.
County to require all employees to disclose vaccination status
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All county employees will be required to disclose their vaccination status and those who are not fully vaccinated will be required to submit to regular rapid testing for COVID-19 under a new policy that comes into effect on Sept. 22.
Festivals, events across Perth-Wellington to receive $605,032
PERTH-WELLINGTON – The Ontario government is providing over $605,000 to cultural organizations in Perth and Wellington counties, including Drayton Entertainment, Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece announced recently.
Council agrees to combine closing dates, defer development charges for business park
MINTO – Council here has agreed to defer development charges for a developer planning to create a large business complex in the Palmerston Industrial Park.
First summer day camp provides fun for 235 Mapleton youth
MAPLETON – The township’s first youth day camp wrapped up Aug. 27 following a summer filled with daily crafts, games and activities.
Shredding event set for Mount Forest
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Crimestoppers Guelph Wellington is planning to host its annual shredding events in Guelph and Mount Forest.
Volunteer luncheon planned
WELLINGTON NORTH – A luncheon to celebrate township volunteers is set for Sept. 24.
Rotarians gearing up for chicken dinner
CLIFFORD - The Clifford Rotary Club is always looking to recruit new members.
Pelvic floor health – what’s going on down there?
BROCKTON – Have you ever been worried to cough, sneeze or laugh because you might leak urine? You…