WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local municipalities will receive almost $12 million from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) this year, more than double the collective 2021 allocation of about $5.9 million.
Community News
Plan to adjust boundaries of Minto urban centres moving forward
A public meeting was held Dec. 7 on an zoning amendment designed to bring Minto’s zoning bylaw into conformity with a recent County of Wellington official plan amendment.
Local youth recognized for contributions toward Brent Barnes Memorial Skatepark
ARTHUR - The Arthur Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2021 young citizens community award winners, including children from the Baker and Moyer families.
REVIEW: Drayton Entertainment back on track with ‘Back Home for the Holidays’
CAMBRIDGE - Back Home for the Holidays, a dazzling musical revue that’s as much about coming back to the theatre as it is about celebrating the Christmas season, is part of a triumphant return of live shows to Drayton Entertainment venues.
Wellington North councillor joins contest for local PC nomination
PERTH-WELLINGTON - The race to replace Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece in the next provincial election is under way both within and outside his Progressive Conservative party.
Drive-thru parade showcases Santa Claus
Drive-thru parade – Mount Forest held a drive-thru Santa Claus Parade on the evening of Dec. 3 and there was a great turnout for the event, held in the parking lot of Mount Forest Victory Church.
Clifford Food Bank Christmas hampers underway
CLIFFORD - Chairman Bruce Shannon said the Clifford Food Bank is already preparing its Christmas hampers for this year’s distribution.
Wellington Heights graduate earns scholarship from Ducks Unlimited
BARRIE - Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) recently award Mount Forest Nathan Zeinstra of Mount Forest one of three $1,000 Wetland Centre of Excellence Scholarships.
Christmas bureau donors help make local children smile
MOUNT FOREST - The Mount Forest Christmas Bureau is helping local families this holiday season through its angel tree program.
Seniors Centre for Excellence planning to combat ageism
MAPLETON – A new program aimed at combating ageism will be developed through the local Seniors Centre for Excellence with the assistance of provincial funding.
Century-old Mason certificate presented to local lodge officials
HARRISTON - Members of the family of Harvey John Morrison recently presented Masonic Lodge officials here with a certificate recognizing their father, Harvey John Morrison, as a third degree Mason a century ago.
Palmerston Lions Heritage Park pedestrian bridge is lit up for the holidays
Lit bridge – The pedestrian bridge at the Palmerston Lions Heritage Park, dressed up with…
Nater named Canadian heritage critic in Erin O’Toole’s shadow cabinet
OTTAWA - Perth-Wellington MP John Nater named to the official opposition shadow cabinet by Conservative Party of Canada leader Erin O’Toole.
Construction on Allan Street East wraps up
Construction wraps up – Construction on Allan Street East here is close to finishing for the…
Couple pledges $500,000 in support of Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy
ST. JACOBS – With the support of area residents Brad Carr and Susan Wagler, award-winning Drayton Entertainment will build on its artistic programs to help serve established, current and future audiences.