MAPLETON – Council here has approved the operation of a municipal after-school program at Drayton Heights Public School.
Mapleton’s first summer youth camp underway
MAPLETON – The first township-operated summer camp for youngsters here got underway on July 5.
Motion calls for traffic calming measures
MAPLETON – Township council will consider a motion directing staff to review options for traffic calming measures in the vicinity of River Run Road and Andrews Drive West in Drayton.
Ford shows contempt for courts
Tucked in amongst the increasingly positive news recently regarding the continual reduction in…
Mapleton Farmers Market opened for the season on June 16
Market opens – The first Mapleton Farmers Market of the season opened on June 16. Future…
Council approves funds for fire service modernization measures
MINTO – Town council has authorized the local fire service management team to use municipal modernization funds supplied by the province to implement recommendations in a Fire Service Modernization report.
New mural reflects Palmerston’s historic railway heritage
Rail theme mural – A mural reflecting Palmerston’s historic railway heritage was painted on…
Show of solidarity against hatred
Residents of Minto and across the region were shocked and dismayed last week as news surfaced that a Harriston resident had posted an online video reeking of racism and containing suggestions of violence.
Minto approves minor variance to reduce rear-yard setback for residence
MINTO – Town council has approved a minor variance to allow a two-storey home with a reduced rear yard setback to be built on a Thomas Street property in Harriston.
Planned new park in development for Drayton
DRAYTON – This community will soon be getting a new park.
Market season underway
Market season – Farmers market patrons can visit markets in Mapleton, Minto, Wellington North…
More murals in Minto
More murals in Minto – Artist Blaze Wiradharma drew plenty of attention last week as he worked on…
Sunlit stream creates dazzling early morning effect
Sunlit stream – Sunlight on a stream crossing Concession 11 in Wellington North creates a…
Vaccine stragglers taking a gamble
By the time you read this, Ontario’s most recent stay-at-home order will have expired, unlike…
Township offering bags of fun to local residents for Canada Day
MAPLETON – A full scale Canada Day party won’t be happening here in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the township is still planning to help residents celebrate their nation’s birthday.