GUELPH – Wellington County’s planning department is working on ways to proceed with policy development despite looming changes to provincial planning policy.
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Alma celebrates Canada Day in Wallace Cumming Park
ALMA – Canada Day events in Alma began at noon on July 1, with a parade entering Wallace Cumming Park to an open patch of grass where a ceremony began.
Mapleton celebrates Canada Day at the Drayton Fairgrounds
MAPLETON - From left: Natalie Cochrane, Elle Surnoskie, Paige Cochrane and Lucas Surnoskie had fun on the pirate ship bouncy castle during Canada Day festivities at the Drayton Fairgrounds on July 1.
GrandPals Gala connects youth with seniors in Moorefield
MOOREFIELD – The GrandPals project began in 2010, connecting children with elderly individuals in the community, allowing for meaningful friendships that span generations.
Public health: wildfire smoke poses ‘serious’ air quality risk
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials are urging area residents to take precautions on Wednesday and Thursday due to the "serious" risk posed by wildfire smoke originating in Quebec and northeastern Ontario.
Police beat: Dangerous driving
MAPLETON – On June 9 at about 2:30pm, Wellington County OPP responded to a complaint about a vehicle traveling westbound along Wellington Road 7 here.
Optimists to host gathering in Alma
ALMA – The Optimist Club of Alma is hosting a Canada Day gathering in the village on July 1, from noon to 2pm.
Street celebration, fireworks, music and more to highlight Canada Day in northern Wellington
ARTHUR – A Canada Day street celebration is planned in Arthur for July 1.
Minto, Mapleton to share bylaw enforcement officer
MINTO – Council here has approved an agreement to share the services of a bylaw enforcement officer with the Township of Mapleton.
Township to cover operations shortfall for Alma Community Centre
MAPLETON – Township council has agreed to cover a shortfall in funding for the Optimist Club of Alma incurred through operating the local community centre.