DRAYTON – Alex Mustakas, founding and current artistic director of Drayton Entertainment, has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division). Governor General Mary Simon presented Mustakas with the medal during a ceremony on May 26 at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.
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Perth-Wellington candidates discuss climate change, housing, worker shortage
MINTO – Perth-Wellington candidates for the June 2 provincial election fielded questions on topics ranging from climate change and housing to a local worker shortage during a gathering at Pike Lake Golf Centre on May 24.
More and more people picking up paddles to play pickelball
DRAYTON - Look out basketball, baseball, and volleyball! There’s a new game in town. It’s called pickleball and it is dill-lightful (sorry… I couldn’t resist).
David Connolly made Broadway history; now advocates for inclusion in the arts
CAMBRIDGE – David Connolly danced on Broadway to launch a professional career that has included performing around the globe and directing and choreographing shows for some of North America’s top theatrical companies and major television networks.
Farmers markets team up to again offer trail, box initiatives
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring a Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail to the community.
Public health begins regular mosquito larvicide program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local health unit has begun its regular mosquito larvicide program. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced the start of the program, which will run until early October, in a press release on May 19.
Driver injured after vehicle crashes into restaurant
MAPLETON – A driver was taken to hospital after a pickup truck crashed into a restaurant here early on Wednesday morning, but no one inside the building was hurt.
Traffic calming policy proposed
MAPLETON – A proposed policy on traffic calming measures was presented to township council at its May 10 meeting.
Breeding bird atlas observer seeks access to ‘Drayton Square’
DRAYTON - The Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas (OBBA) is in its third round.
Perth Wellington candidates meetings set for Alma, Minto
PERTH-WELLINGTON - Voters in this riding will have a chance to learn about their candidates in the June 2 provincial election at two upcoming candidates meetings.