WELLINGTON NORTH – The township here is hosting a public information session to facilitate discussions surrounding growth in the community and to generate awareness of what is to come.
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Ashley Fox seeking Liberal nomination
PERTH-WELLINGTON - The nomination contest for provincial Liberal party candidate appears headed for acclamation.
Workshop series puts focus on return of performing arts
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The SPARC (Supporting Performing Arts in Rural and Remote Communities) Network and partners the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild, Minto Arts Council and the Town of Minto are hosting a workshop series for the region’s performing arts community.
Building Code Amendment aims to better protect firefighters
LISTOWEL — As Randy Pettapiece’s run as Perth-Wellington’s MPP comes to an end, a decade-long goal is finally coming to fruition.
Reflections: God’s glory in my world
While my world may at times appear to lack the grandeur of the world described above, there is a…
Township soliciting feedback on proposed Mount Forest pool designs
MOUNT FOREST – Around 30 people were at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex on March 23 for a presentation on concept designs for a proposed outdoor pool in Mount Forest that would replace the aging Lion Roy Grant pool.
UGDSB looks to take proactive approach with new learning support initiative
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board is launching a new three-part program to support students in elementary and secondary schools, something the board is hoping to embed into its system for the long term, director of education Peter Sovran says.
Council chooses revised design for Drayton water tower
MAPLETON – Township council has settled on a revised design for the new water tower currently under construction in Drayton.
Mapleton taking action to reduce climate impact, adapt to change
MAPLETON – Township council has directed staff to take action to reduce the municipality’s climate impact and adapt to environmental changes.
Wellington North purchases grader, sidewalk machine within budget
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has approved the purchase of a new sidewalk machine from Premier Equipment Ltd. and a new grader from Brandt Tractor Ltd.
Highway 89 (Queen Street East) project moving forward at $4.08-million cost
WELLINGTON NORTH – Cox Construction has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to complete the much-anticipated Highway 89 (Queen Street East) reconstruction project in Mount Forest.
Reduced asphalt program frees $1.07 million for over-budget Highway 89 project
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township staff presented an amended asphalt program recommendation to council, trimming $1.07 million from the program after receiving an over-budget tender for the Highway 89 reconstruction project.
Community needs to begin transitioning its pandemic mentality: Tenenbaum
GUELPH – As most COVID-19 restrictions and measures have been lifted across the province, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) associate medical officer of health Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum says “we need to transition our approach to COVID-19.”
Expansion to municipal office in Mapleton proposed
MAPLETON – Council here has approved a proposal to call for design tenders for an addition to the municipal office to house the township’s building department.
Minto Optimists plan Easter egg hunts
MINTO - The Town of Minto Optimist Club is planning to hold Easter egg hunts in three locations on April 16.