WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Wellington North and Mapleton building departments will continue to accept building permit applications and issue permits through the current province-wide state of emergency.
MP John Nater announces support for Legions in Perth-Wellington
PERTH-WELLINGTON - Local MP John Nater recently announced the allocation of long-awaited emergency support funds for nine local branches of the Royal Canadian Legion.
2020 – The Year in Review
There is no doubt 2020 has been a year like no other in almost anyone’s recall. Those with…
Store employees test positive
ARTHUR – Local Foodland operators report they are following public health protocols after three employees at the downtown store tested positive for COVID-19.
Minto reacts to red control order
MINTO - The Town of Minto has closed a municipally-owned movie house and scaled back activities at public facilities in response to the province’s decision to move the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health unit into the red (control) category of COVID-19 pandemic response protocols.
Municipalities react as region moves to red COVID-19 protocol level
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Municipalities in northern Wellington have closed some facilities and modified use of others as this region transitions into a more restrictive level of provincial pandemic protocols.
Anderson Community Christmas continues in modified format
MINTO – Jean and Dave Anderson are continuing to work on plans to host their Anderson Community Christmas event on Dec. 25.
Local hockey star receives bursary for impact outside rink
WELLINGTON NORTH – A Mount Forest youth is among five high school graduates who made a big impact…
Trusscore partners with TV reno duo
PALMERSTON — Trusscore, a local material science company that makes sustainable, improved…
MPP recognizes farmers during Ontario Agriculture Week
QUEEN’S PARK – Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece recognized farmers’ contributions in…
Hospital expansion campaign boosted by donation from foundation
MOUNT FOREST – The Louise Marshall Hospital expansion and redevelopment project, which is on…
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Laurie Langdon launches book, He Is – I am
MAPLETON – Local resident Laurie Langdon has written a book he says will impact readers…
Local health unit confirms first COVID-19 case in region
GUELPH - The first case of COVID-19 in this region, although not in Wellington County, was confirmed by the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health on Monday and, the virus is also beginning to show up in neighbouring counties.
Memories of North Wellington – 03/18/20
55 years ago, Palmerston Observer, 1965 Wedding vows were exchanged at St. Joseph’s Church in…