WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Joseph Racinsky headed to Queen’s Park after the Feb. 27 provincial election and landed the job as parliamentary assistant to Andrea Khanjin, the Minister of Red Tape Reduction.
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Amid tariff-related chaos, nine-in-10 Canadians concerned about domestic recession in next year
ONTARIO – While Canada and most of the rest of the world have evidently received a reprieve in the ongoing trade war with the United States, which appears to have picked a much larger battle with China, few Canadians are feeling mollified.
Hanover Civic Theatre presents its production Bare Bear Bones
HANOVER – Bare Bear Bones by Michael Grant is set to open at the Hanover Civic Theatre on April 25 with a celebratory mix and mingle starting at 6pm in the community hall. The show follows at 7:30pm in the theatre and is an age of majority event. Will Norm and Ruth have a glamping holdiday? Both of
Hawks’ Nest announces new sponsor
NEUSTADT – The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) have announced Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) as the fourth corporate sponsor for the Hawks’ Nest competition.
Nearly 100 attended Mayor’s Breakfast in Arthur on April 10
ARTHUR – Mayor Andy Lennox welcomed nearly 100 residents, business owners and community stakeholders to the Mayor’s Breakfast on April 10 at the Arthur and Area Community Centre.
Centre Wellington Children’s Drama Club presents Alice in Wonderland
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington Children’s Drama Club presented its version of Alice in Wonderland at the Fergus Grand Theatre on April 12.
Kiwanis music festival continues
GUELPH – The Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph has announced its 2025 Festival, with officials promising a celebration of young musical talent and artistic achievement. The Festival provides a platform for young musicians to showcase their skills, receive valuable feedback from experienced adjudic
New volunteer program at Ignatius Jesuit Centre
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Ignatius Jesuit Centre, just north of Guelph on Highway 6, has started a new volunteer program and held two volunteer fairs last week.
Catholic school board approves updated policies on purchasing, religious accommodation
GUELPH – Policies about purchasing and religious accommodation have been updated and approved by the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB).
Mapleton’s Mitchel Walker has dream RAM Rodeo season
MAPLETON – From zero to top of the leader board, Mapleton cowboy Mitchel Walker won big at the 2024 RAM Rodeo awards ceremony in Orangeville on March 22.
Palmerston pedestrian struck by vehicle, airlifted to hospital
PALMERSTON – Emergency crews responded to the scene, on Main Street West in Palmerston, on April 15 at about 12pm.
Phase two of St. David Street reconstruction now underway
FERGUS – Phase two goes from 50 metres north of Garafraxa Street to Edinburgh Avenue, but this work will be done in two phases as well, to minimize disruption, township officials say.
Province to give strong mayor powers to Centre Wellington and Minto
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two mayors in Wellington County are scratching their heads as to why their municipalities are among those selected to receive strong mayor powers.
Drayton Farm Show raises over $5,000 for Kinsmen initiatives
DRAYTON – The 41st annual Drayton Farm Show took place last week, hosting over 100 vendors.
Township spending $375,000 to renovate former Arthur municipal office
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has awarded a tender of $375,051 for renovations at the Arthur municipal office to Fina Construction Limited. Construction is set to start on May 1 and be completed by Oct. 1.