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.
Mapleton
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.
Mapleton Historical Society offers Conestogo Dam history presentation
DRAYTON - About 200 people attended the Mapleton Historical Society’s presentation on May 13 about the history and building of Conestogo Dam. In addition to long-time local residents and people who grew up near the lake, there was a large contingent of cottagers present.
Second ‘Lights Up! The Performing Arts Return’ workshop held
SPARC workshop – The second workshop in the Lights Up! The Performing Arts Return series hosted…
Agriculture at the forefront of Perth-Wellington candidates discussion
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Provincial election candidates for the Perth-Wellington riding discussed topics of importance to rural communities during a May 10 virtual meeting hosted by the Wellington Federation of Agriculture.
Mapleton township office closed to public due to staff COVID-19 cases
MAPLETON – The township administrative office has been closed to the public due to a high number of COVID-19 cases among municipal staff.
Fourplex proposal draws concern from residents, support from councillors
DRAYTON – Despite concerns from neighbouring residents about a proposed four-plex development on Main Street in Drayton, Mapleton council members were generally supportive of the project at a May 10 public meeting.