WELLINGTON COUNTY - A new $1.2 billion fund to support the creation of new housing in Ontario is unlikely to provide much of a boost to Wellington County municipalities, says Warden Andy Lennox.
Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour raises over $6,000 for hospital
MAPLETON - The fourth annual Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour on Aug. 19 drew a large crowd for a day of outdoor fun in the sun.
Live trap set in attempt to capture fugitive hog
HARRISTON – A wily hog has been on the loose in the west end of town here for a full week. Two pigs escaped while being unloaded by a Durham area farmer at Harriston Packers on Arthur Street on Aug. 14.
Councillor calls for end to CPI-based annual pay increases for staff
MAPLETON – A motion calling for an end to a policy automatically awarding annual increases for Mapleton Township staff based on the Consumer Price Increase (CPI) will be discussed by council here next month.
Mapleton appoints Bigrigg interim fire chief
MAPLETON – Brad Bigrigg has been named interim fire chief for Mapleton Fire Rescue.
Council endorses initiatives for federal housing fund application
MAPLETON – Council here has endorsed a set of action plan initiatives designed to facilitate an application for federal housing funding.
All-Ontario softball champs reunite for 60th anniversary celebration
HARRISTON – Members of a Midget softball team that captured an All-Ontario championship in 1963 gathered here on Aug. 12 to share memories of the achievement.
Rae: government responding to issues raised by Greenbelt report
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the Progressive Conservative provincial government deals with the fallout from a damning report by Ontario’s Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk on a controversial Greenbelt land swap, local MPP Matthew Rae said the government remains focused on achieving its housing goals.
Health care staff shortages create ‘dire’ situation: Anderson
MINTO – Deputy mayor Jean Anderson warned of a “dire emergency” approaching in local health care during remarks at the Aug. 8 town council meeting.
Site plan agreement paves way for Royal Terrace addition
MINTO – Town council has approved a site plan control agreement for a 99-bed addition to long-term care facilities at the Royal Terrace in Palmerston.
Health care suffers as province scrimps
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Over the course of a little more than a year, the Wellington Advertiser and North Wellington Community News have reported on several occasions that local health care facilities have been compelled to temporarily close vital departments.
Arthur celebrates 100th anniversary of local cenotaph
ARTHUR – The 100th anniversary of the cenotaph in Arthur was celebrated in style with a ceremony in Memorial Park here on Aug. 6.
Mapleton council adopts strategic plan for township
MAPLETON - Stewardship, good governance, inclusivity, innovation, and prudent fiscal management are the core elements of a 2023 to 2026 strategic plan adopted by council here.
Multi-use pad proposed for Wallace Cumming Park in Alma
MAPLETON – The Alma Community Recreation Association is proposing a installation of a covered multi-use pad at Wallace Cumming Park in the hamlet.
Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson retires after 39 years of service
MAPLETON – After 39 years of service to the Mapleton Fire Department, Richardson announced his retirement effective July 14.