PERTH-WELLINGTON – The Seniors Home Safety Tax Credit will be extended by one year to 2022. It is good news for local seniors, says Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece.
Community News
New sign outside Arthur fire hall
Sign donation – Wellington North Fire Service (WNFS) recognized Lynda and George White for…
Arthur 2nd Look volunteers donate new signage at MacPherson Park
Welcoming – Arthur 2nd Look volunteers donated funds for new signage at MacPherson Park in…
Mount Forest Foodland exceeds fundraising goal for local food bank
Funds for food bank – A Mount Forest Foodland campaign to raise money for the local food bank…
Loving others
Chances are that at some point in your life, you’ve read the “love” chapter in the Bible, 1 Corinthians 13.
Inviting lighting in Tannery Park
Inviting lighting – Lit with glowing globes and seasonal lighting, the path through Tannery Park…
Blood donor clinic planned in Palmerston on Jan. 27
PALMERSTON – A blood donor clinic is planned here on Jan. 27.
Minto council approves remuneration increase for next council
MINTO – A bylaw that would see compensation for members of town council increased following municipal elections later this year is set to be approved later this month.
Minto moving to cloud based platform for bookings, registration
MINTO – This municipality is moving to a cloud-based system of facility booking and program registration.
Chimney fire results in $200,000 damage to Minto house
MINTO – Fire officials are reminding residents about the importance of regular chimney and fireplace maintenance after a chimney fire resulted in around $200,000 damage to a local house on the weekend.
Mapleton council approves update to Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan
MAPLETON – An update to the township’s parks and recreation strategic master plan was approved at a special council meeting on Jan. 10.
School boards prepare for return to in-person learning
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials and staff at the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board are preparing for the Jan. 17 return to in-person learning with newly acquired HEPA units, higher-grade masks and a new method for case monitoring.
Local school boards recognize mental health toll of pandemic uncertainty on students
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As students once again settle in to online learning amid another surge in COVID-19 cases, school board officials say they recognize the toll the constant uncertainty of the pandemic is having on students’ mental health.
Drayton Entertainment announces new ‘Backstage Pass’ digital series
CAMBRIDGE – Drayton Entertainment is hoping to keep audiences connected and entertained amid another shutdown with its digital streaming series Backstage Pass.
North Wellington briefs: Trivia fundraisers coming up
MINTO - The Minto Farmers Market will host another of its popular online trivia nights on Jan. 14.