VANCOUVER – After meeting with the nation’s provincial leaders and the prime minister on Jan. 15, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said that it was time to put Canada first, even ahead of provincial interests, in dealing with tariff threats from American President Donald Trump.
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Provincial debates
PERTH-WELLINGTON – The Ontario provincial election is coming fast, with only two weeks left for candidates to persuade voters before the election on Feb. 27.
Mount Forest Legion’s Catch the Ace lottery winner takes $8,241 jackpot
WELLINGTON NORTH – Tom Tangney of Mount Forest is $8,716 richer after winning the progressive jackpot in the Mount Forest Legion’s Catch the Ace lottery.
Council approves $5,000 Community Improvement Grant for Ramoth centre
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has approved a grant of $5,000 to help the Ramoth Life Centre pave its driveway and parking lot.
Mapleton explores creating MSC for water, wastewater upgrades
MAPLETON – Council here has directed staff to proceed with the implementation process to form a municipal service corporation (MSC).
Wellington Heights students showcase artistic talents
WELLINGTON NORTH – Senior art students at Wellington Heights Secondary School wrapped up their semester with an exhibition of artwork created throughout the term.
Council approves budgets for Arthur, Mount Forest BIAs
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has approved the 2025 tax levies for businesses in the Arthur and Mount Forest business improvement areas (BIAs).
Minto Pride’s drag bingo night debuts at Palmerston Legion
MINTO – Drag queens and kings will be making their way to Palmerston for drag bingo, an adults-only event packed with performances and prizes.
Mapleton approves zoning bylaw changes for Drayton school, severed farm
MAPLETON – Council here approved two zoning bylaw amendments during its regular meeting of council on Jan. 29.
Hazardous waste depot in Rothsay through February
ROSTHAY – The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot is moving from the Elora waste facility to the Rothsay Waste Facility, and will be there for the month of February.
Town staff receive recognition from council
MAPLETON – Mapleton council recognized staff for five, 20, 25 and 40 years of service during a meeting on Jan. 28.
Elora Public School receives $2,000 donation from Alma Optimist Club
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Alma Optimist Club presented Elora Public School with a cheque for $2,000 to help sponsor Empowerment Day 2025.
Naturopath hopes to open wellness retreat between Arthur, Fergus with ‘healing arts barn,’ five tiny homes
MAPLETON – Dr. Shelly Frank hopes to open a wellness retreat on her hobby farm on Jones Baseline in east Mapleton.
Wellington North Farmers’ Market moving to Mount Forest pool site
MOUNT FOREST – While there won’t be any swimming there, the site of the former Mount Forest swimming pool will still attract visitors as the new site of the Wellington North Farmers’ Market.
Mapleton welcomes full-time IT manager Karl Jeffreys
MAPLETON – Karl Jeffreys has joined Mapleton staff as the township’s first IT manager.