Skating in Drayton – Twin sisters Sarah, left, and Nicole Forester enjoy a Sunday afternoon…
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Municipalities in Wellington County to receive $5.9 million in 2021 OCIF cash
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local municipalities will receive almost $5.9 million from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund in 2021. The $200-million fund helps small, rural and northern communities build and repair roads, bridges, water and wastewater infrastructure.
Public health reporting 149 COVID-19 cases over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 149 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend (Jan. 22 to 24) and the 15th COVID-related death in Wellington County.
Mapleton council meetings now on YouTube
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Township of Mapleton announced on Jan. 15 that council meetings are now being recorded and uploaded to the township’s YouTube account after each meeting.
Mapleton lifts ban on large fires
MAPLETON – The ban on fires more than 2m by 2m in size was implemented on Jan. 13, in response to the current stay-at-home order.
MP John Nater announces support for Legions in Perth-Wellington
PERTH-WELLINGTON - Local MP John Nater recently announced the allocation of long-awaited emergency support funds for nine local branches of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Winter Maintenance – is your body ready for action?
Winter is coming, do you have your car ready? Think of all the things you do to ensure your car…
Pettapiece encourages local businesses to access relief grant
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Local MPP Randy Pettapiece is encouraging struggling local businesses to…
Core Fuels drops LPAT appeal of Alma propane storage decision
ALMA – Core Fuels Ltd. has dropped its appeal of Mapleton council’s decision not to grant a zoning amendment for an underground propane storage facility on property the company owns in this hamlet.
Drayton dog park proposal quashed by council
MAPLETON – A proposal by a local service club to create a dog park in Drayton has been turned down by township council.