ETFO striking - Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) elementary schools were closed throughout the county on Feb. 6, 10 and 11 due to the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario’s (ETFO) ongoing strike action.
Community News
Building activity up in Minto by $1 million over 2018 totals
MINTO – Although the total number of permits issued was down from 2018, the total value of building construction rose slightly here in 2019.
Wellington North conducting volunteer survey online
WELLINGTON NORTH – An online community survey is now in place to gather information on…
Memories of Wellington North – 02/13/20
39 years ago Wellington Advertiser, 1981 About 550 students had to spend the night of Feb. 18 in…
Moorefield Optimist Club’s Tin Can Classic
Straight toss - There was no ice on Feb. 1 for the Moorefield Optimist Club’s Tin Can Classic (tin can curling), but that didn’t stop teams from coming out and enjoying the weather with a cornhole tournament.
Mapleton council hears details of joint economic development partnership for northern Wellington
MAPLETON – Mapleton council has offered its support for the Northern Wellington Economic Development Enhanced Partnership.
Painting from 1900s to return to historic townhall in Drayton
MAPLETON – A Drayton painting from the early 1900s is being returned to its original home at the Drayton Festival Theatre, which was once the town council chamber.
Wellington North launches Digital Main Street Service Squad
KENILWORTH - Wellington North Township has announced it received a $10,000 grant from Digital Main Street (DMS) to fund a Digital Service Squad to help downtown small businesses improve their online capabilities.
New EarlyON Child and Family Centre opens in Drayton
DRAYTON – “Children and youth are about one third of our population, but they’re 100 per cent…
Nearly 900 meals served via wheels by local volunteers
CLIFFORD - President Alieda Murray welcomed 17 board members and drivers to the Clifford Community Meals on Wheels annual general meeting on Jan. 16 at Jamesway Manor here.
Open forum looks at role township can play when it comes to mental health issues
KENILWORTH - Wellington North council spent considerable time discussing the issue of mental health on Jan. 27.
Editorial: Ministry of You Gotta Be Kidding
Reports last week that Canada’s Minister for Middle Class Prosperity was unable to provide a…
Darren’s Day 2020 in Palmerston on Feb. 17
PALMERSTON - The Second Annual Darren’s Day is scheduled for Family Day 2020 on Feb. 17.
Fun day planned for 2020 Family Day in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation is hosting a family fun day on Feb. 17…
Haywards entertain at luncheon hosted by Centre for Excellence
CLIFFORD – Seniors Centre for Excellence program coordinator Helen Edwards welcomed over 50…
