CLIFFORD – Due to COVID-19 protocol precautions, the fourth annual Harriston Superior…
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Silent auction planned
HARRISTON – The Minto Arts Council’s 2020 Christmas Silent Auction will run from Nov. 14 to…
Home-O-Ween event in Minto
MINTO – The event committees of Harriston Rising, All Aboard Palmerston and Clifford Connects are…
Township considers supplementing county program with loose leaf pickup in urban areas
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here will consider a motion at its Oct. 26 meeting to direct township staff to conduct a leaf pickup in urban areas of the township during the second week of November.
Mayor urges councillors to provide input on county master transportation plan
WELLINGTON NORTH – Mayor Andy Lennox urged township council members to provide input during the county’s master transportation planning process.
WHSS students install ‘message of gratitude, respect to frontline workers’
MOUNT FOREST – A group of students from Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest have installed a sign in front of the school thanking frontline workers for their dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health Care Heroes Radiothon raises over $340,000 for local hospitals
WINGHAM – The 19th Annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon has raised $342,677 for ten area hospitals.
Rezoning approved to allow six-unit townhouse
WELLINGTON NORTH – A rezoning application to facilitate construction of a six-unit townhouse on Birmingham Street in Mount Forest has been approved by township council.
Council approves parking relief for gas station/takeout restaurant in Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township council has approved a minor variance for a gas station and takeout restaurant proposal at the corner of Sligo Road and Main Street (Highway 6) in Mount Forest.
Residents, schools, businesses asked to participate in ‘Jammies for Hayden’ event
WELLINGTON NORTH – A little girl who passed away one year ago continues to inspire many in this community - and beyond - to make a difference.
Minto closing town office to public for two weeks
MINTO – “As more information regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19 comes to light, the Town of Minto is taking every precaution to protect all staff and the public,” states an Oct. 16 press release from the town.
Wellington Heights teacher receives Everyday Hero Award for rock band program
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) teacher Ben McCabe was surprised when he learned he was one of Upper Grand District School Board’s Everyday Heroes for the 2019-20 school year.
Norgan Theatre unveils new mural
Movie house mural – A new mural was unveiled at the Norgan Theatre on Oct. 7 by the All…
Local volunteers lament loss of WE Charity’s Canadian operation
MOUNT FOREST – The fallout from the federal government’s decision to contract delivery of a…