Patrick Raftis

WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North council will ask the county to waive tipping fees for township residents for yard and garden waste brought to the Riverstown Landfill Site.

HARRISTON – The Old Post Café, located in Harriston’s historic post office building, will offer lunch, fresh baked goods and homemade soup.

HARRISTON – Four new murals will adorn walls on downtown buildings here thanks to a Harriston Rising committee initiative.

MAPLETON - Members of Mapleton council and representatives of the OFA, WFA recently discussed working together to lobby the province for a fair deal on taxation for farmers and adequate funding for municipalities.

MAPLETON – The return of in-person council meetings is imminent.

MAPLETON – Water and wastewater costs for the typical Mapleton residence will increase over 20% under a new rate structure approved by council.

WELLINGTON NORTH – A plan to raise funds by selling naming rights for seats at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex was approved by township council on July 13.

WELLINGTON NORTH – Downtown streets in Arthur and Mount Forest will be closed on alternating August weekends to promote local shopping.

MINTO – Council here has declined to review the town’s bylaw regulating kennels after discussing concerns expressed by local residents.

ALMA – Mapleton Township council is considering a zoning amendment that would clear the way for a large underground propane storage facility here.

TEESWATER – Organizers of a campaign to stop a high level radioactive waste Deep Geological Repository (DGR) in South Bruce say it has gained new momentum with a recent victory and hiring of a renowned environmental lawyer.