WELLINGTON NORTH – The federal government was working earlier this week to help area residents, including two from Mount Forest, who are among a large number of Canadians stuck in Morocco.
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Municpalities close facilities, cancel programs as COVID-19 reaches global pandemic status
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Municipal facilities and activities were shut down around the region in response to the ongoing global outbreak of COVID-19, even before Ontario Premier Doug Ford declared a province-wide state of emergency at 8:30am on March 17.
Town of Minto closing facilities, cancelling council meetings until April 6
MINTO - The Town of Minto is joining other municipalities in the region and closing all its facilities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wellington North closing all municipal facilities, playgrounds
KENILWORTH - Wellington North has joined the list of local municipalities closing its facilities to the public.
Mapleton closing municipal office and facilities, providing only ‘essential’ services
MAPLETON - The Township of Mapleton is closing its municipal office to the public, reducing its hours (to 10am to 4pm) and providing "only essential services."
Wellington North: residents should eliminate non-essential visits to township facilities
KENILWORTH – Wellington North officials are asking residents to use the internet or telephone whenever possible and eliminate non-essential visits to municipal facilities.
Neighbouring Huron Perth Public Health reports first case of COVID-19
STRATFORD – Neighbouring Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has reported the first case of COVID-19 in the region.
Town of Minto temporarily closes recreation, culture facilities
MINTO – The Town of Minto is temporarily closing a number of public facilities in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Wellington North cancels public skating, considering other cancellations
KENILWORTH – As COVID-19 evolves, Wellington North North Mayor Andy Lennox says the township is working to ensure the continuity of essential services.
Mapleton cancels all public events in township due to COVID-19 concerns
MAPLETON - All public events in Mapleton township have been cancelled until further notice.
Drayton and District Figure Skating Club’s 2020 Skating Carnival
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Patriots head into PJHL division final series
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Drayton wins Nichols Division championship
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Rising, Elliot euchre winners
PALMERSTON – Joan Rising and Lynn Elliott placed first at the Palmerston Legion Ladies…
Billboard rental suggested to promote Arthur
KENILWORTH – Would a billboard be a better way to promote the community of Arthur? At Wellington…