PERTH-WELLINGTON – In a May 12 statement in the Ontario legislature MPP Randy Pettapiece spoke about the sign wars taking place in Perth-Wellington.
Community News
Mapleton planning funding application for major arena makeover
MAPLETON – Plans for a major makeover of the PMD arena in Drayton were discussed during the May 25 township council meeting.
Hammond Manufacturing Company expanding to Minto
PALMERSTON – Minto council has approved the sale of a large parcel of industrial land here, paving the way for an industrial operation expected to create between 25 and 30 manufacturing jobs in its initial phase.
Driver receives minor injuries after truck rolls into ditch
MAPLETON – The driver of a large truck was sent to hospital with minor injuries after the vehicle rolled over into a ditch here on May 21.
Palmerston residents reminded to conserve water
MINTO – Palmerston residents are being reminded there is a lawn watering ban in place and local residents are being asked to minimize water usage for the next few weeks while the town’s water tower is out of service for painting and maintenance.
Minor variance paves way for land-lease development in Harriston
MINTO – Town council has approved a minor variance to facilitate the construction of 16 land-lease single-detached senior dwellings on a half-acre property in Harriston.
Family donates $100,000 for upgrades to Optimist Ball Diamond
MOUNT FOREST – The Optimist Ball Diamond here will soon be receiving major upgrades, thanks to a $100,000 donation from Jim Donald and his family.
Council designates $396,000 for decorative lighting in Alma
MAPLETON – Township council has approved tenders worth just over $396,000 for decorative pedestrian lighting in Alma.
Businesses urged to contact township for help accessing pandemic assistance
MAPLETON – Mayor Gregg Davidson is urging township businesses to reach out to the local economic development department if they need help due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Society lauds gift certificate program
HARRISTON - For the last nine years the Harriston and District Horticultural Society has participated in the Minto Chamber of Commerce’s “Think Minto First” Fundraising program.
Housing affordability impacts everyone
A social media post making the rounds a few weeks ago offered a house for sale something along the lines of “$289,900 in Harriston.”
Humane society issues reminder about impact of fireworks on pets
GUELPH – With Victoria Day approaching, the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) wants to remind everyone of the stress fireworks can cause pets and other animals.
Eden Grove Village purchases former Midwestern Centre site
NORTH PERTH – The long vacant 160-acre property that was the former location of the Midwestern Regional Centre is officially off the market.
Mount Forest residents Chalk It Up in memory of Heather Aitken
The spring 2021 iteration of Chalk It Up Mount Forest was held May 15. Organized by Downtown Mount…
Broadband expansion completed through Wallenstein and Arthur
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The recent completion of broadband infrastructure upgrades in Wellington…