WELLINGTON NORTH – Council awarded an Arthur skatepark and pump track contract to Innerkip-based Canadian Ramp Company on Feb. 22 at a cost of $170,294. The park is expected to be ready for use in mid-June.
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Residential zoning bylaw amendment approved for future Mount Forest subdivision
WELLINGTON NORTH – A zoning bylaw amendment sought by Avila Investments for a new Mount Forest subdivision has been granted by Wellington North council. Another zoning bylaw amendment will come before council for a commercial portion.
UGDSB report finds schools generally satisfied with police interactions
GUELPH – Following the removal of the School Resource Officer program last spring, schools in the Upper Grand District School Board have been generally satisfied with police interactions, according to a recent report.
Should we be shaming people?
Have you ever said or done something only to have others publicly humiliate you for it? Public…
Nater opposed to use of Emergency Act against ‘Freedom Convoy’
OTTAWA – Perth-Wellington MP John Nater thinks the federal government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act in response to the “Freedom Convoy” protests in Ottawa and at various border points around the country is the wrong call.
Northern Wellington residents donate over $9,000 to convoy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A hacked list of donors shows 54 individuals from northern Wellington County donated to the “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa, raising over $9,000 through the Christian crowdfunding website GiveSendGo.
One-in-three Canadians report struggles with mental health
VANCOUVER - Entering the third year of the pandemic, the picture of mental health in Canada is one of exhaustion and increasing trauma.
MYAC in action
Care packages – Members of the Minto Youth Action Council gathered at the Grove Hub –…
Weather whiplash: from wetness to weekend whiteouts
Weather whiplash - Weather across the north Wellington area ran the gamut last week from rain to winter storm conditions.
Tax credits for training, childcare, low-income workers available
PERTH-WELLINGTON - Provincial officials are reminding Ontario residents to ensure they take advantage of provincial credits when filing their tax returns.
Organizers pleased with ‘Freedom Convoy’
NORTH WELLINGTON – Perth-Wellington “Freedom Convoy” organizers are thrilled with their event on Feb. 21, calling it “a fantastic day” and “a positive experience.”
County of Wellington to end state of emergency on March 1
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The local state of emergency will end here on March 1. The County of Wellington announced in a Feb. 22 news release it is ending the state of emergency in consultation with the local medical officer of health.
Minto continues opposition to growth limit on small rural settlements
MINTO – Town council here continues to oppose removal of a section of the County of Wellington Official Plan that would prevent even minimal growth in some small rural settlements.
Minto to receive over $175,000 for municipal modernization measures
MINTO – The Town of Minto has been approved for just over $175,000 in new Municipal Modernization Program funding from the province.
Mapleton petitioning province for licensed childcare funding
MAPLETON – Township officials are inviting local residents to join a campaign to press the province on local options for licensed child care.