WELLINGTON NORTH – Councillors here are not interested in changing the township’s policy on backyard chickens at this point in time.
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Wellington North council updated on pandemic modelling
WELLINGTON NORTH – Mayor Andy Lennox updated council here on localized pandemic modelling information provided by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.
Doctor uses photography to put face on struggles of frontline workers
MOUNT FOREST – The devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic can be observed in many ways across society, but from Dr. Christopher Rowley’s vantage point, it’s all in the eyes.
Mapleton prepares for post-pandemic infrastructure push
MAPLETON – Councillors here have authorized public works director Sam Mattina to spend about $145,000 to get two projects shovel ready for an anticipated post-COVID-19 federal infrastructure stimulus program.
New distillery in Mapleton makes switch to hand sanitizer production
MOOREFIELD – Operators of a fledgling distillery operation stonewalled by the COVID-19 fallout have found a new purpose and, they believe, a long-term product line, making hand sanitizer.
Palmerston bottle drive nets $3,500 for local hospital and food bank
PALMERSTON – A bottle drive organized by some local citizens poured more than $3,500 into the coffers of the local food bank and hospital.
Developer proposes 250-unit retirement complex in Alma
ALMA – The developer proposing the retirement complex has invited Mapleton to be a partner in the venture, which could also include a greenhouse operation.
Arthur PS staff plan car parade to connect with students, families
ARTHUR - Arthur Public School staff will hold a car parade on May 1.
Search for memorial plaque leads to discovery of British Home Child in Harriston
MINTO – It all started in an effort to help a committee save a little roadside park outside…
Businesses provide splash of colour downtown
HARRISTON – The downtown area here will soon be getting splash of colour courtesy of the local…
Harriston Preschool plans bottle drive on Saturday
HARRISTON – Harriston Preschool is holding a bottle drive on May 2 to raise funds for the…
Mapleton cancels Canada Day celebration
MAPLETON - The Township of Mapleton has cancelled its annual Canada Day celebration and fireworks display.
Mount Forest COVID-19 assessment centre tested 70 people in first week
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest COVID-19 Assessment Centre saw a total of 73 people during its first week of operations, and tested 70 of those for the virus.
Strathcona Long-Term Care now has confirmed case of COVID-19
MOUNT FOREST - A staff member at Strathcona Long-Term Care has tested positive for COVID-19.
Minto Mental Health offers social check-in service for seniors
MINTO - Minto Mental Health (MMH) is offering a social check-in service to seniors living in the community.