WELLINGTON COUNTY – A flood warning was issued for the Conestogo River through Drayton in the wake of heavy rainfall last week.
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Flood warning issued for Drayton area
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A flood warning has been issued for the Conestogo River through Drayton in the wake of heavy rainfall yesterday and through last night.
Art show in Minto
HARRISTON - The Minto Arts Council is hosting its first show of the year at the Minto Art Gallery. Showcasing the Saugeen Artist Guild, the show is entitled Reflections from the Saugeen Artists Guild.
EF1 tornado confirmed between Harriston, Kenilworth
MOUNT FOREST – Large trees and hydro lines were downed around northern Wellington during an early evening thunderstorm that included powerful winds, damaging hail and a confirmed EF1 tornado that tore a narrow swath of damage between Harriston and Kenilworth.
Newcomers’ receptions planned
MINTO - The Town of Minto and local downtown revitalization committees are planning another set of pop-up newcomers’ welcome receptions in all three communities.
Caressant Care implementing mandatory staff vaccination policy
WOODSTOCK – Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes is joining a group of national seniors’ care providers in implementing a mandatory vaccination policy for staff at the Woodstock-based company’s 25 long-term care and assisted living facilities.
Despite major seniors’ care providers mandating staff vaccinations, policies at local homes remain unchanged
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Canada's biggest seniors' care providers are mandating staff vaccinations, but local providers are keeping policies in line with provincial requirements.
Town of Minto making room for additional doctors
HARRISTON – The Lions Medical Community Centre is getting closer to having 1,150-square-feet of additional space to accommodate two physicians, a reception area and nursing station as well as waiting, procedure and exam rooms.
Fergus, Harriston COVID-19 assessment centres to offer vaccines
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Health Care Alliance (WHCA) is partnering with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) to offer COVID-19 vaccines at assessment centres in Fergus and Harriston.
Here Comes Trouble: latest book from Clifford area children’s author
CLIFFORD - Connie Gibson Murray released Here Comes Trouble the third children’s book in her Nana Murray series, here on, July 25.
Second Digging the Deals and Strolling the Streets event set for Aug. 7
Downtown deals in Minto – Minto downtown areas in Clifford, Harriston and Palmerston will be…
North Wellington municipalities reactivate Digital Service Squad
Northern Wellington municipalities will once again be offering local businesses assistance with their online commerce efforts. The Minto Chamber of Commerce, Township of Wellington North and Township of Mapleton have announced receipt of a 11,884 Digital Main Street program grant.
Harriston Rising hosts tie dye nights out
HARRISTON - Harriston Rising is hosting two events centred around tie dying on Aug. 3 and 5.
Veteran firefighters provide crucial experience to fire service
MINTO – While modern equipment and up-to-date training are key to operating a successful fire department, there’s still no substitute for experience. Minto Fire has that in good supply, including two firefighters with a combined total of more than 90 years on the job.
Party time downtown across Minto on July 3
Party time brought the community to downtown streets across Minto on July…