Community News

DRAYTON – Mapleton Safe Communities hosted a Safe Kids Day on May 24 in Drayton.

KENILWORTH – A new garage with a residential unit above it will be permitted in Mount Forest, although the building will be taller than what’s usually allowed.

Pride – It was all sunshine and rainbows in Palmerston on June 8, as the community gathered to celebrate this year’s Pride in the Park event at Lions Heritage Park. The free event featured craft vendors, a variety of food, free crafts and activities, as well as special performances and live music.  

PALMERSTON – The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s 22nd annual Starlight Gala…

Outdoors show – The fourth annual Drayton Kinsmen Outdoors Show was held on June 7 at the PMD Arena, just in time for those who enjoy activities during the warmer months.

KENILWORTH – New pig barns on two different farms will be built closer to their neighbours than is normally allowed. The proposed locations for each barn do not meet the minimum distance separation (MDS) from the nearest dwellings.

MINTO – In celebration of Palmerston’s upcoming 150th birthday, two groups have come together to create an event for history buffs and those eager to learn about local legends.

HARRISTON – From June 5 to 17, creative artwork can be seen by Norwell District Secondary School (NDSS) students at the Student Art Show 2025.

MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington North Farmers’ Market is gearing up for the 2025 season, which gets underway on June 14 at a new location.

MINTO – OPP officials say a male suspect confronted a woman on White's Junction Trail near Palmerston on May 25 at about 8am and "asked [her] to have sex for money, while also attempting to grab [her] arm."

MAPLETON – Financial close has been reached on a $41-million series of water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Mapleton. 

PALMERSTON – Students from across Minto, Mapleton and Wellington North took part in a day filled with hands-on interactive safety education last week.