Pickleball – This group of local residents gathered to play pickleball at the PMD Arena Hall in…
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Local firefighters attain milestones
Milestones – Two Mapleton firefighters recently reached service milestones while another moved up…
Reflections: St. Patrick
In a 1948 speech to the House of Commons, Winston Churchill paraphrased George Santyana’s quote…
Classmates don capes in support of children’s hospital campaign
DRAYTON – A special event called Capes for Kids, a fundraising effort from Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, was celebrated at Drayton Heights Public School on March 8.
Projected Arthur growth would surpass wastewater capacity
WELLINGTON NORTH – Even with a second upgrade to Arthur’s wastewater treatment plant, there may not be enough capacity to handle projected future growth in the village, according to a recent development update provided to council.
Teachers’ unions say it’s premature to end mask mandate in schools on March 21
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local teachers' unions are criticizing the province's plan to end mask mandates after March break, saying it is premature, rushed and ties the hands of local school boards.
Minto CAO moving on to post with Bruce County
MINTO – CAO Derrick Thomson is leaving the Town of Minto to accept a new post with the County of Bruce. On March 14 the town announced plans to begin recruitment for a new chief administrative officer as Thomson announced his departure. His appointment as CAO for Bruce County is effective April 18.
School boards set to pull plug on masking as province lifts mandate on March 21
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Following the province's decision to end its mask mandate, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) are pulling the plug on mandatory masking when students return from March break.
Dialysis unit nurses recognized for ensuring patient treatment in wake of snow storm
PALMERSTON – Grand River Hospital celebrated World Kidney Day on March 10 by recognizing dialysis unit nurses at its satellite location here for going “the extra mile” to serve patients in the wake of a recent winter storm.
Wary of rising construction costs, council defers $1.26-million asphalt program contract
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has deferred awarding a $1.26-million contract for its asphalt program to the Murray Group until the numbers are in for a Highway 89 (Queen Street East) project tender.
Mapleton Cost of Community Services Study presented to council
MAPLETON – A Cost of Community Services Study conducted for Mapleton by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) shows farm and forest lands generate substantially more revenue for the municipality than it costs to service them.
Movie filmed in Harriston set for digital/streaming release
HARRISTON – An independent movie filmed primarily in locations in and around this community is set for digital release later this month. Godforsaken was filmed at Harriston and area locations in 2019.
Local businesses donate to create snack boxes for local hospital staff
WELLINGTON COUNTY – PrintFactor Media and Copernicus Educational Products each donated money to Groves Memorial Community Hospital to show their support for staff in this ongoing, long-going pandemic and that was converted into the snack boxes.
Minto council approves rainbow crossover
MINTO – Town council has approved the installation of a rainbow pedestrian crossover in Harriston.
Township searching for finance director as McNabb departs for Centre Wellington
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North finance director and treasurer Adam McNabb is leaving the township for a finance position with Centre Wellington.