MINTO - Local firefighters are once again hosting Santa Claus Parades in all three of this town’s urban areas.
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Mapleton council hears request to end proof-of-vaccination requirement for facilities
MAPLETON – A request for the township to end proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirements for entry to municipal facilities fell on deaf ears at the Nov. 10 Mapleton council meeting.
‘Share Your Silver Lining’ campaign returns to shed positive light in community
FERGUS – After seeing a successful launch earlier this year, Claire Knight and Jenn Price are bringing back Share Your Silver Lining, a social media campaign that allows people to share positive moments in their lives.
Remembrance ceremony lit up front lawn of Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE - Wellington County residents placed remembrance candles at memorial markers commemorating the county’s war dead on the front lawn of the Wellington County Museum and Archives on the evening of Nov. 10.
Drayton Minor Hockey ends precautionary pause
MAPLETON - Drayton Minor Hockey (DMH) has resumed full hockey activities after a precautionary pause due to concern over local COVID-19 cases.
Communities across Wellington County pause to remember the fallen on Nov. 11
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Royal Canadian Legion branches in communities across Wellington County took part in Remembrance Day services on Nov. 11, bringing members of the community together to honour those that paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Five-storey residential unit proposed for former doctor’s office in downtown Fergus
FERGUS – A five-storey residential building is proposed at the site of former doctor's office in downtown Fergus.
Mapleton residents face major hike in water/wastewater rates
MAPLETON – Residential users of municipal water and wastewater systems here could be facing a 22 per cent increase, around $25 per month, in base rate charges next year.
Schools will remain open for snow days this winter, boards say
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) have released inclement weather procedures for this winter indicating schools will remain open if buses are cancelled.
St. Mary students recognize veterans, 100th anniversary of the poppy
ELORA – Students at St. Mary Catholic School in Elora filled the school with poppies on Nov. 11 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the poppy and the soldiers who fought for our freedom.
Pierpoint neighbourhood group opposes potential bridge over Grand River
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Fergus residents have banded together in opposition to a potential $6.2 million bridge suggested for construction over the Grand River to link Wellington Road 29 and Anderson Street.
Undefeated Grand River Mustangs U18 ‘B’ win gold at Remembrance Day Classic
Champions – The Grand River Mustangs U18 ‘B’ team won gold in the championship game of…
Mapleton received funds through Safe Community Project Assist Program
Mapleton Township recently received a $5,000 contribution from Enridge Gas through the company’s…
Community recalls Canada’s forgotten history of WWII battles
HARRISTON – Residents from the community gathered together to commemorate the anniversary of the end of the Second World War, which included events officials say have often been forgotten in Canada’s military history.
Chong, Nater included in shadow cabinet
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Both of Wellington County’s MPs have been named to the official…