MAPLETON – A public meeting on the proposed expansion of an abattoir here was held on Feb. 8.
Community News
Town of Minto reopening municipal office on Feb. 22
MINTO - The local municipal office is opening to the public in response to the recently-announced relaxation of pandemic-related public health restrictions.
Local industries feeling impact of border disruptions
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Area industries are feeling the impact of the closure of the Ontario border at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor by a vehicle convoy calling for the end of COVID-19 mandates.
Perth-Wellington ‘Freedom Convoy’ set to roll on Feb. 19
WELLINGTON COUNTY – An anti-mandate protest set to roll through the area on Feb. 19 will proceed, despite an announcement earlier this week from Ontario Premier Doug Ford that the province is ending its vaccine passport system at the end of the month.
Mapleton day camps to offer extended hours
MAPLETON – The township’s recreation department is extending the hours of its day camp program to accommodate working families.
Mayor acknowledges township’s history during Black Heritage Month
MAPLETON – February is Black Heritage Month and Mayor Gregg Davidson acknowledged the township’s history as a destination for black settlers at the Feb. 8 council meeting.
Love over hate: The harrowing story of Dale Wideman and the battle between light and darkness in Haiti
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A story of captivity, faith and a daring escape, Dale Wideman shares his experience as a hostage in Haiti and the freedom of forgiveness.
Wellington North joins municipalities calling for insurance reform
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here recently backed an Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) paper addressed to Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey in 2019, taking issue with how municipalities are tapped for reward payments in lawsuits involving liability.
Let’s talk (and listen)
Let’s talk (and listen) Canada has just marked the 12th year of “Bell Let’s Talk Day” and…
Recreation facilities reopened in Mapleton on Jan. 5; outdoor rinks remain popular
Keeping sharp – Recreational facilities in Mapleton re-opened Monday after being shut down…
Nater says next Conservative leader must be ‘a bridge builder’
OTTAWA – If it were up to Perth-Wellington MP John Nater, Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong would be the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.
Mapleton economic development activity highlighted in review
MAPLETON – Launch of a new farmers market and promoting community investment through the municipality’s CIP program highlighted a busy year for Mapleton’s economic development department.
Bosworth Bridge EA completed
MAPLETON – The County of Wellington has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment…
Township insurance premiums on the rise
WELLINGTON NORTH – The cost of insuring the township has been rising year-over-year since 2019, when the market began trending above the rate of inflation – and this year is no exception, with no end in sight.
Hazardous waste depot moves to Rothsay for February
ROTHSAY – Wellington County’s mobile household hazardous waste depot is moving from the Belwood Waste Facility to the Rothsay Waste Facility, and will be there for the month of February.