CLIFFORD - District 7 Director Kathy Bouma installed the 2021 Clifford and District Horticultural Society executive and board on Oct. 5 at John Hobelman Rotary Centennial Park in Clifford.
Community News
Long-term care homes receive funding
QUEEN’S PARK — Long-term care homes in north Wellington will receive a share of a provincial fund of up to $270 million to increase staffing levels.
Mount Forest Legion donates Catch the Ace cash to hospital, Patriots
MOUNT FOREST - Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 recently presented donations to the local hospital foundation and Junior C hockey club.
Masks
This weekend is a time when we get to play pretend. We get to use our imaginations, we get to be…
Local hospitals reviewing vaccination policy for patient care partners
WELLINGTON COUNTY – While other hospitals in the region will require patient care partners to be double vaccinated by Nov. 9 to enter the buildings, hospitals in Wellington County have not yet taken that step.
‘In the Know’ mental health workshop for agricultural community set for Nov. 17
PALMERSTON – The Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington Dufferin is hosting an event here to promote mental health awareness in the agricultural community.
More than 20 vehicles had tires slashed overnight in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – Police are looking for help to identify the person(s) responsible for slashing the tires on 21 vehicles parked overnight on streets and in parking lots here.
Mapleton ends local state of emergency
MAPLETON – The Township of Mapleton has ended a local state of emergency declared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minto council revises capital budget, approves borrowing $5 million for projects
MINTO – Council here has revised the town’s 2021 capital budget and authorized the treasurer to proceed with debenture financing of about $5.2 million.
Arthur Seniors Centre temporarily closed
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Arthur Seniors Centre has been closed until Dec. 31. Wellington North CAO Mike Givens said the township made the decision in consultation with volunteers at the centre.
Town provides COVID-19 relief funds to minor hockey group
MINTO – The Town of Minto will provide a grant of $14,800 from a pool of COVID-19 relief funding to the Minto Minor Hockey Association.
Wellington North signing full-time dispatching agreement with Guelph Fire Department
WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington North Fire Services is transitioning to county radio system; new dispatching arrangement will provide full-time dispatcher from Guelph Fire Department.
Grass drag races
Racers and spectators braved the rain and mud on Oct. 16 for the second annual Moore-Field-Drags…
Music in the Park
Tailored Films and Gisha Productions Inc. presented Music in the Park, a Town of Minto Culture Days…
Township supports funding application from struggling lawn bowling club
MOUNT FOREST – The Township of Wellington North will take the lead on an application for…