WELLINGTON COUNTY – Canada Day parties will return with a bang and fireworks will light up the night across Wellington County after two years of scaled down celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Recruitment challenges reaching ‘crisis’ level for health care system
MAPLETON – Councillors here heard local health care recruitment challenges have reached “crisis” level. Mapleton council approved a $10,000 contribution to assist with the work of the local health care professional recruitment committee on June 14.
Rabies vaccine baiting to start soon in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry announced on June 20 that rabies vaccine bait will be dropped soon in targeted areas of the province, including Welling ton County.
First case of monkeypox identified in WDGPH region
GUELPH – Public health officials have identified the first case of monkeypox in the region, but stress there is no increased risk to the general public.
Roelie Katerberg named Mapleton’s Senior of the Year
MAPLETON – Drayton resident Roelie Katerberg has been named Mapleton Township’s Senior of the Year. She was given the award at a June 14 council meeting.
Police seek clues after items ‘tampered with’ during home entries
Police are searching for clues after "a series of suspicious home entries" here, during which the perpetrator tampered with items but in most cases did not steal anything.
Park progress at Drayton Rotary Park
Park progress – Development continues at Drayton Rotary Park. The new nature-focused, accessible,…
WOWSA network expanding its territory
NEUSTDAT – WOWSA, the Women of Wellington Saugeen Area recently announced the expansion of its women in business network.
Drayton Entertainment volunteer wins $16,000 theatre 50/50 prize
DRAYTON – Eva Ropp has been volunteering at the Drayton Festival Theatre for over 20 years.
Drayton resident wins $100,000
DRAYTON – Adam Surnoskie of Drayton won $100,000 when his ticket matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in exact order in the April 21 Daily Grand draw. He also won $4 on his Daily Grand selection, bringing his total winnings to $100,004.