CLIFFORD - Having served the community for 23 years, Ho and Karine Park have sold their business, Clifford Village Variety and will be leaving Clifford on May 27.
Community News
Council passes rezoning amendment to permit dog kennel
WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington North council passed a rezoning bylaw amendment on May 10 to allow a dog kennel owned by Allen and Erma Martin to be in compliance with the township’s Kennel by-law.
Carry On WI, historical society recognize essential workers at Minto Foodland stores
MINTO – Foodland employees in Palmerston and Harriston were recently recognized by local community services organizations for their role as essential employees working through the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.
Minto Farmer’s Market to open June 5
PALMERSTON - The Minto Farmers’ Market is set to return for another season.
Local agricultural societies facing hardship during pandemic’s second year
WELLINGTON COUNTY - For a second consecutive year, local agricultural societies are struggling to navigate their way through the pandemic.
Palmerston man charged with child sexual exploitation offences
PALMERSTON - A local man faces a dozen charges related to child exploitation, Ontario Provincial Police have announced.
Council turns down new Drayton dog park proposal
MAPLETON – Township council has once again rejected the idea of a dog park in Drayton.
Block Parents group is seeking volunteers
MOUNT FOREST – The newly formed Block Parents of Mount Forest is now accepting volunteers into the program.
Roller blading on a sunny Sunday afternoon
Roller blading – Ben Rogers, left and Lincoln Cain took advantage of a sunny Sunday afternoon…
Health care heroes need help
National Nursing Week has special this year, as these front-line health care workers are now well into their second year of fighting against a deadly menace no one signed up to tackle.
Minto Pride planning safe celebrations in June
MINTO – June is Pride Month and although Minto’s Pride in the Park will not be taking place this year due to the ongoing pandemic, the Minto Pride Committee is looking forward to safely celebrating with other initiatives!
Mount Forest Thrift Shop moving to new location
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Thrift Shop is moving to a new location on Main Street.
Plant sale planned in Clifford
CLIFFORD - The Clifford and District Horticultural Society host a plant sale each year. Members bring their extra perennials, shrubs, and flowers from their gardens to sell as a fundraiser.
Community safety is theme of Ontario Police Week
ORILLIA – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is joining police services throughout Ontario and…
Town provides backing for medical centre expansion in Harriston
MINTO - Town council has agreed the municipality will back a mortgage to fund a building addition for the Harriston Lions Medical Centre, in order to facilitate local physician recruitment efforts.