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Kiki Maple Water now available in Loblaw’s brand locations
ARTHUR – Troll Bridge Creek Inc., makers of KiKi Maple Water, recently announced an expansion…
OFA Viewpoint: Prioritizing agriculture
As we continue to work through this busy year, many farmers may find themselves so consumed in the…
Three in 10 Canadians in worse financial shape due to pandemic
TORONTO- A new study reveals a decline in the overall financial health of Canadians since the…
Mapleton Chamber plans AGM
MAPLETON – The Mapleton Chamber of Commerce will be holding a virtual annual general meeting on…
Martin again questions need for continued local state of emergency
MAPLETON – Mayor Gregg Davidson says further discussion among Wellington County municipal leaders is needed before the local state of emergency can be lifted.
Inspection report shows Caressant Care Arthur didn’t cohort residents, staff
ARTHUR – A provincial long-term care home inspection report indicates Caressant Care Arthur failed to separate COVID-positive residents from others and also failed to cohort workers, which “put residents and staff at risk of further transmission” of the virus.
Township restricts parking near school in Drayton
MAPLETON - Council has amended the township’s parking bylaw to restrict parking to one side of the road on both High Street and Smith Drive in Drayton in order to enhance pedestrian safety in the area.
Sign outside Arthur Fire Hall to be replaced
ARTHUR – The Arthur Fire Hall will be getting a new sign worth over $32,000 after the request was approved by Wellington North council.
Mapleton endorses Wellington County application for regional fire training centre
MAPLETON – A motion to support the application was approved unanimously by township council on Feb. 24 following a report by Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson.
Murray Group awarded contract for 12th Line culvert project
MINTO – Town council awarded a tender for replacement of three culverts on the 12 Line at its Feb. 16 meeting. The successful bidder was Moorefield-based The Murray Group, which submitted a bid of $314,021, the lowest of two received.
Mapleton council approves work-from-home policy
MAPLETON – Council here has approved a formal policy that will allow some employees to continue working from home, even after pandemic-related restrictions are eased.
Groups partner on eCommerce programs to assist Mapleton businesses
MAPLETON – Innovation Guelph recently announced a Community Collaboration Project, through the Digital Main Street project, with the Mapleton Chamber of Commerce.
Fibre optic internet service in sight for rural residents of Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township has endorsed Ehtel Networks' application to the Universal Broadband Fund in an effort to extend its fibre optic services throughout portions of southern Grey County and northern Wellington County.
Group protests conditions in Ontario long-term care facilities
ARTHUR – Members of a group representing families concerned about loved ones in long-term care set up a protest outside the Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Home here on Saturday.