WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has awarded a $2.5-million contract for the Highway 6 Connecting Link project in Arthur. On May 25 council unanimously awarded the Smith/George Street (Highway 6) tender to Steed and Evans at a cost of $2,537,215.
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Neighbour seeking community donations for Mount Forest fire victims
MOUNT FOREST – A neighbour has started an online fundraiser to help a family whose apartment was destroyed by fire earlier this week. The family lost everything in the fire and it will be a long time before the apartment will be liveable again.
Palmerston man faces 10 additional sexual assault charges
PALMERSTON – A Palmerston man charged earlier this year with sexual assault now faces an additional 10 charges and police say there could be additional victims.
County seeks comments on solutions for four old bridges near Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – The County of Wellington is seeking public input on an environmental assessment study of potential solutions to resolve the poor condition of four bridges southeast of Arthur.
Wrighthaven homes granted variances for Creekbank Meadows project
PALMERSTON – Minor variances were granted on two blocks of property in the Creekbank Meadows development here, clearing the path for construction of two townhouse buildings.
Minto enters Metz Community Giant Pumpkin Challenge
Minto enters Metz mix – The Town of Minto is getting involved in the 2021 Metz Community Giant…
Walk for Dog Guides goes virtual
MOUNT FOREST – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mount Forest Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides is being held virtually this year.
Arthur Horticultural Society host annual plant sale
Plant sale in Arthur – The Arthur Horticultural Society brought a splash of colour to town on…
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild creates virtual show
MINTO – Unable to take to the stage due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Grey Wellington Theatre Guild…
Ontario expands rapid testing supplies for workplaces
PERTH-WELLINGTON - The Ontario government has launched a new rapid testing portal to make it easier for essential businesses to access free rapid testing to help keep employees and their families safe.
Town grants minor variance for garage
MINTO – The Town of Minto has approved a minor variance to allow the construction of an oversized garage at a William Street property in Harriston.
Sunny spring scene on the South Saugeen River
Sunny spring scene – The South Saugeen River disappears around this bend in this scenic view…
Pettapiece takes local sign wars to Queen’s Park with statement
PERTH-WELLINGTON – In a May 12 statement in the Ontario legislature MPP Randy Pettapiece spoke about the sign wars taking place in Perth-Wellington.
Mapleton planning funding application for major arena makeover
MAPLETON – Plans for a major makeover of the PMD arena in Drayton were discussed during the May 25 township council meeting.
Hammond Manufacturing Company expanding to Minto
PALMERSTON – Minto council has approved the sale of a large parcel of industrial land here, paving the way for an industrial operation expected to create between 25 and 30 manufacturing jobs in its initial phase.