WELLINGTON COUNTY – Supply chain problems and production bottlenecks are among the biggest challenges facing local farmers through the COVID-19 crisis.
100 Women Who Care donating iPads for hospital patients
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Rural Wellington chapter of 100 Women Who Care is planning to purchase iPads to help local hospital patients stay in touch with loved ones.
County residents responding to Green Legacy challenges
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local residents are responding to the challenge of helping the county’s Green Legacy program to thrive.
County Transportation Master Plan in the works
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A progress report on a Transportation Master Plan (TMP) was presented to Wellington County council on March 26.
Crossroads is closing; Chop House hopes to re-open one day
DRAYTON – As COVID-19 restrictions continue to hamper and, in some cases, shutter businesses…
Spaling hockey camp donates $10,000 to hospital foundation
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation has received a boost from a local hockey camp started by homegrown hockey stars Nick and Nathan Spaling.
Black seeking more support for farms, agri-businesses
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Senator Rob Black says farmers need help to deal with COVID-19 impacts on their operations and he’s doing everything he can to draw attention to their plight.
Town of Minto announces Pitch It! finalists
MINTO – The three finalists to compete for cash and prizes in the 9th annual Pitch It! Minto Business Plan Competition were announced by the municipality on April 17.
Minto extends closures until May 31, cancels town events until July 1
MINTO – The Town of Minto has extended the closure of public buildings to May 31 and cancelled all town-run events until July 1.
Egg farmers make contribution to food banks, community groups
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Local food banks and community groups have received a share of nearly 11,000 eggs donated though egg farmers in Wellington, Grey, Bruce and Dufferin Counties.
Moore Family jamming online to aid local food banks
DRAYTON - The Moore Family of Drayton is holding home jam sessions/concerts to help raise some funds for local food banks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Belwood’s Ethan Broderick selected in first round of OHL draft
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Five county natives took a step closer to their professional hockey dreams when their names were called during the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Under-18 Priority Selection draft on April 4.
Volunteers enlisted to expedite grocery delivery as retailer reacts to pandemic
DRAYTON - The Freshmart here has established system to allow customers to fulfil their needs, while minimizing traffic through the store.
Minto council approves 2020 budget, tax levy increase of 5%
MINTO – The Town of Minto has passed a 2020 budget with a 5.1% tax levy increase.