Market day – A strawberry social was held in conjunction with the Minto Farmers Market at the…
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Council concerned about red tape resulting from housing legislation
MINTO – Officials here are concerned some provincial efforts aimed at improving housing affordability are doing more to create red tape than to correct the problem. A report presented to town council by Triton Engineering senior planner Bill White at the June 21 meeting outlines numerous concerns.
Mount Forest residents prepare to welcome Ukrainian refugees
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest residents are ready to open their hearts and doors to Ukrainian refugees as the Multicultural Association of Perth Huron strives to resettle 42 families in Wellington County.
Delegation calls on school board to declare a climate state of emergency
GUELPH – A delegation of staff and students is calling on Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) officials to declare a climate state of emergency.
Harriston bank robbed at gunpoint
HARRISTON – Police are investigating an armed robbery at the RBC bank here June 22.
Council approves subdivision agreement for Harriston development
MINTO – Town council has approved a subdivision agreement and water/wastewater allocation for phase one of the Mex Developments residential development at the south end of Harriston.
Drayton water tower tank elevation set for June 30
DRAYTON - The new Drayton water tower tank will be lifted into place, subject to weather conditions, on June 30.
Palmerston Lions held Splash Bash
Splash Bash – The Palmerston Lions Club hosted the annual Splash Bash in Lions Heritage Park on…
Fresh goods and family fun featured at July 9 Clifford Carnival Celebration
CLIFFORD – The Clifford Connects committee is gearing up for the celebration of the summer on July 9, with festivities by day and a party by night at the Clifford Carnival Celebration.
Waste sites closed for staff training on June 29
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The County of Wellington solid waste services division is advising the public that all county waste facilities will be closed on June 29 for staff training.
Maryborough Public School take part in Moorefield tree planting
Tree planting – The Grade 5/6 class at Maryborough Public School, led by their teacher Lori…
Ribbon cutting ceremony held for Furever Country Grooming
DRAYTON – Furever Country Grooming held a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 17. From left: …
Raleway Festival set for June 25
PALMERSTON – The inaugural Raleway Festival is set to take place June 25 from 2 to 6pm at the…
Reflections: Healthy children
Once again, several weeks ago, there was a horrific shooting at a school in the U.S., this time in…
Mapleton Custom Rodders held 24th annual Show and Shine
Rodders – Mapleton Custom Rodders held their 24th annual Show and Shine at the Moorefield Ball Park on June 17.