WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases are up 43% in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region and cases within Wellington County have doubled over the last week. Hospitalizations across the region are up slightly.
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Arthur residents concerned about four-storey apartment building proposal
WELLINGTON NORTH – A four-storey apartment building is likely coming to Arthur following a request from developer Surinder Chaudhry to modify the zoning of a 2.3-acre property at 152 Frederick Street West.
Police using billboards to help track down homicide suspect
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Residents here may soon notice billboards bearing the mugshot of 29-year-old Danick Miguel Bourgeois, who police allege killed Frederick “John” Hatch.
ICL Immigration Inc. helps businesses recruit qualified, international personnel
It might seem an unlikely location, given Clifford isn’t an urban centre, but it is home to a successful international legal Canadian immigration practice that is making a positive difference in the lives of newcomers and the businesses who seek to employ them.
Music, laughter, art, nature help improve mental wellness: panel
GUELPH – Instead of focusing on data that points to enormous mental health needs across all demographics in this country, this year’s Mayors Event for Mental Health, on Oct. 13, zeroed in on four fun, easy, creative outlets that can add physical and mental health benefits to anyone’s life.
Generalists needed
Much gets said in campaign season, but promises and commiseration are ultimately followed by reality.
Annual Firefighters Pancake Breakfast held in Mapleton
Junior Firefighters – Arlo, Jude and Lucia Deweerd learned about fire safety from Mapleton…
Food-a-Palooza served up fun in Drayton
Good Eats – Hot meals were served from a lineup of food trucks in Drayton’s municipal parking…
Mount Forest Thrift Shop volunteers celebrated
Volunteer appreciation – The Mount Forest Thrift Shop showed appreciation to its volunteers with…
Municipal elections matter to everyone
No matter the level of government, during each term of office decisions will be made that eligible voters will agree or disagree with, often strongly.
Stand out when you work out for safety
As usual, we find ourselves facing the end of the year already, questioning how we got here so quickly?
Drayton Harvest Festival car rally toured Mapleton Township
Revved up for the rally – A total of nine cars competed at the Drayton Harvest Festival’s car…
Smile Cookie Campaign sets new record for Palmerston location
All smiles – Tim Hortons in Palmerston recently presented the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation (PDHF) with a cheque for $11,678 from this year’s Smile Cookie week – a new record for the Palmerston location.
Clifford Rotary donates TV Bingo proceeds to school milk program
CLIFFORD – Rotary TV Bingo is a weekly event that many subscribers to Wightman and Eastlink Internet participate in to from October to May.
Arthur Agricultural society hosting 2022 farm toy and craft show on Oct. 29
ARTHUR – The Arthur Agricultural Society’s Farm Toy and Craft Show will be held on Oct. 29.