WELLINGTON NORTH – A petition from resident Mark Baldock to permit the keeping of backyard chickens in the township ruffled some feathers at a May 24 council meeting.
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Perth-Wellington candidates discuss climate change, housing, worker shortage
MINTO – Perth-Wellington candidates for the June 2 provincial election fielded questions on topics ranging from climate change and housing to a local worker shortage during a gathering at Pike Lake Golf Centre on May 24.
Trustees reject policy amendment requiring police checks for volunteers
GUELPH – An amendment to a policy that would require all volunteers with the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) to obtain a vulnerable sector check when working with students under the age of 18 has been defeated.
Plaque honouring local newsman Art Carr to be unveiled June 14
PALMERSTON – A plaque honouring respected local newsman Art Car will be unveiled at a ceremony here on June 14.
Provisions for stacked townhomes included in proposed bylaw update
MINTO – Provisions and definitions for “stacked townhomes” are among the key elements of a proposed housekeeping amendment to the Town of Minto zoning bylaw.
Harriston Legion launches campaign to restore accessibility lift
HARRISTON – The Harriston Legion branch has launched an appeal for contributions to assist with the cost of repairing the accessibility lift (elevator) in their building.
Arthur Youth Horticultural Society prepare flowerbeds
Junior gardeners – The Arthur Youth Horticultural Society were busy grooming the flowerbeds…
Bloomer Blitz underway to aid refugees
HARRISTON – Harriston United Church has issued a challenge to the community- they are aiming to collect 1,000 pairs of new underwear by the end of June to aid Ukrainian refugees.
Hope Reflected: Focus on faith, not fear
Erma Bombeck said “worry is like a rocking chair: It gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere.” This week as I read Matthew 6, where Jesus spoke specifically about worry and anxiety, verse 27 jumped out at me.
Palmerston student wins Junior Colour Poster award in Palmerston Legion competition
Poster winner – Palmerston Public School student Grayson Dann won first place for the Junior…
Minto Pride, downtown groups to receive golf tourney proceeds
MINTO – Recipients of the proceeds of the upcoming 2022 Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament were presented to council on May 17.
More and more people picking up paddles to play pickelball
DRAYTON - Look out basketball, baseball, and volleyball! There’s a new game in town. It’s called pickleball and it is dill-lightful (sorry… I couldn’t resist).
Harriston Legion held final Catch the Ace draw
Caught the ace – Harriston Legion Branch 296 held the final draw for its second Catch the Ace event on May 5. The first ticket drawn determined a weekly prize winner and the second ticket drawn produced the ace of spades and a progressive jackpot winner.
Society plans fundraising garage sale
HARRISTON - The Harriston Historical Society is hosting a fundraising garage sale on the weekend of May 27 to 29, beginning at 9am each day.
Majority of Canadians say gun violence rising; prefer national policy over provincial regulation in response
VANCOUVER - People around the world were reminded once again of the horrific and angering human toll of gun violence recently as a mass shooter murdered 10 people at a Buffalo, New York, grocery store - just blocks from the Canada-U.S. border.