WELLINGTON COUNTY - New cases of COVID-19 are quickly emerging as a fourth wave of COVID-19 washes over Wellington County and the province at large.
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Breaking ground for Drayton water tower
DRAYTON - Mapleton staff and councillors were joined by Cima and Landmark Structures at the Sept. 8 groundbreaking ceremony for the future Drayton water tower.
County to require all employees to disclose vaccination status
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All county employees will be required to disclose their vaccination status and those who are not fully vaccinated will be required to submit to regular rapid testing for COVID-19 under a new policy that comes into effect on Sept. 22.
Wellington County OPP rolling out body-worn cameras
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Body-worn cameras are being rolled out in Wellington County for OPP officers over the next two years.
Smart Locavore connects farmers and consumers
DRAYTON – Some may consider it bizarre to quit more than a decade into a stable, secure job. And yet, that’s exactly what Stacey Bowles did.
Festivals, events across Perth-Wellington to receive $605,032
PERTH-WELLINGTON – The Ontario government is providing over $605,000 to cultural organizations in Perth and Wellington counties, including Drayton Entertainment, Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece announced recently.
Several groups hosting all-candidates debates
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of the Advertiser’s press deadline on Aug. 31, there are three all-candidates debates in the county’s two ridings for the Sept. 20 federal election.
Council agrees to combine closing dates, defer development charges for business park
MINTO – Council here has agreed to defer development charges for a developer planning to create a large business complex in the Palmerston Industrial Park.
First summer day camp provides fun for 235 Mapleton youth
MAPLETON – The township’s first youth day camp wrapped up Aug. 27 following a summer filled with daily crafts, games and activities.
Shredding event set for Mount Forest
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Crimestoppers Guelph Wellington is planning to host its annual shredding events in Guelph and Mount Forest.
Volunteer luncheon planned
WELLINGTON NORTH – A luncheon to celebrate township volunteers is set for Sept. 24.
Rotarians gearing up for chicken dinner
CLIFFORD - The Clifford Rotary Club is always looking to recruit new members.
Pelvic floor health – what’s going on down there?
BROCKTON – Have you ever been worried to cough, sneeze or laugh because you might leak urine? You…
Back-to-school fundraiser gathers snacks and school supplies for local students
Fill-A-Bus – HomeTown Boutique, Apparel and Gifts partnered with the Mount Forest Community…
Perth-Wellington Liberal candidate reports campaign sign damage
Sign damage – Perth-Wellington Liberal candidate Brendan Knight reported in a Sept. 7 Twitter…