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Scenic views on the Maitland River
Frosted stream – Recent snowfall has created some stunning scenes around northern Wellington,…
Public meeting held Feb. 8 for proposed abattoir expansion
MAPLETON – A public meeting on the proposed expansion of an abattoir here was held on Feb. 8.
Province accelerates timeline for lifting public health measures
TORONTO – The Ontario government has announced an accelerated timeline for lifting numerous public health measures designed to limit the spread of COVID-19, including ending provincial proof of vaccination requirements in most settings by March 1.
Local industries feeling impact of border disruptions
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Area industries are feeling the impact of the closure of the Ontario border at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor by a vehicle convoy calling for the end of COVID-19 mandates.
Mapleton day camps to offer extended hours
MAPLETON – The township’s recreation department is extending the hours of its day camp program to accommodate working families.
Mayor acknowledges township’s history during Black Heritage Month
MAPLETON – February is Black Heritage Month and Mayor Gregg Davidson acknowledged the township’s history as a destination for black settlers at the Feb. 8 council meeting.
Davidson calls for county to consider use of automated speed enforcement
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Mapleton Mayor Gregg Davidson wants the county to study the idea of automated speed enforcement (ASE).
$6.4 million in federal cash to flow to Grace Gardens project
GUELPH – A $6.4 million contribution from the federal government will facilitate the conversion of a former Guelph motel into affordable housing space.
Recreation facilities reopened in Mapleton on Jan. 5; outdoor rinks remain popular
Keeping sharp – Recreational facilities in Mapleton re-opened Monday after being shut down…
Nater says next Conservative leader must be ‘a bridge builder’
OTTAWA – If it were up to Perth-Wellington MP John Nater, Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong would be the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.
Mapleton economic development activity highlighted in review
MAPLETON – Launch of a new farmers market and promoting community investment through the municipality’s CIP program highlighted a busy year for Mapleton’s economic development department.
Nater pays tribute to courageous Mount Forest youth
OTTAWA – Perth-Wellington MP John Nater recently paid tribute to a Mount Forest youth who lost a lengthy battle with brain cancer, calling him a “superhero” who put others ahead of himself.
Minto celebrates Black Heritage Month
MINTO - For the month of February Tannery Park in Harriston will be lit up in celebration with yellow, red and green, the colours of the African Nova Scotia flag.
Roads Master Action Plan approved by county council
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County council accepted the final report on a new Roads Master Action Plan (Road MAP) at its Jan. 27 meeting.