MINTO - The Town of Minto is reminding residents and visitors the municipality will be following provincial guidelines in regard to vaccination requirements for public settings.
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Incumbent MP John Nater wins handily in Perth-Wellington
PERTH-WELLINGTON – The crowd of supporters, family and volunteers gathered at the Mitchell Golf Club to celebrate Perth-Wellington MP John Nater's re-election might have been limited in size due to COVID-19 restrictions, but it wasn't limited in enthusiasm when victory was announced on Monday.
Minto offers busy slate of activities for Culture Days, Sept. 24 to Oct. 24
MINTO – The Town of Minto has a busy slate of activities lined up for Culture Days, celebrated across Ontario from Sept. 24 to Oct. 24.
Concerns raised over rezoning proposal for Glen Allan subdivision
MAPLETON – Concerns over traffic volume, parkland designation and sidewalks were raised during a public meeting on a proposed rezoning for a development that would include 11 single-detached homes in the hamlet of Glen Allan.
Supply management topic sparks intense exchange at Perth-Wellington candidates meeting
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A question on supply management sparked the most intense exchange during a Sept. 15 online forum for Perth-Wellington candidates in the federal election.
Group opposed to Hwy. 6 bypass advised by committee member to return with ‘plan B’
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The county roads committee heard from James Ferrier, on behalf of the Concerned Citizens of Wellington 7 and 17, on Sept. 14 and discussed growing pains on county roads.
Palmerston Imperials memorialized
PALMERSTON - Many of the surviving members of the 1962 to 1969 Palmerston Imperials softball team attended a ceremony on Sept. 11 to remember 13 teammates who have passed away.
Politics and prayer
It would be surprising if it weren’t so. Politics and electioneering in our fair land have become…
Downtown Arthur hosted Shopping Saturday
Shopping Saturday – Downtown Arthur was closed to vehicle traffic as vendors took over the…
Art show in Minto
HARRISTON - The Minto Arts Council is hosting its first show of the year at the Minto Art Gallery. Showcasing the Saugeen Artist Guild, the show is entitled Reflections from the Saugeen Artists Guild.
Pumpkin Chuckin’ part of the fun at Drayton Harvest Festival
DRAYTON – The Drayton Harvest Festival on Sept. 18 will be a celebration of agriculture and rural life.
Terry Fox run on Sept. 19 is ‘do it your own way’ event
MOUNT FOREST – Local residents are encouraged to participate in the annual Terry Fox Run on…
Mapleton polling station changed
MAPLETON – Elections Canada is reminding voters of a change in polling stations for Drayton-area residents.
EF1 tornado confirmed between Harriston, Kenilworth
MOUNT FOREST – Large trees and hydro lines were downed around northern Wellington during an early evening thunderstorm that included powerful winds, damaging hail and a confirmed EF1 tornado that tore a narrow swath of damage between Harriston and Kenilworth.