WELLINGTON COUNTY – Concerns about privacy and “creating a false sense of security” are among the reasons offered by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) for not offering municipality-specific data on local COVID-19 cases.
Community News
Norgan Theatre re-opening plan contingent on film availability
MINTO – The Norgan Theatre is projected to reopen at the beginning of January but that’s…
Perth County agrees to temporary traffic lights at Perth Road 140, Perth Line 91 intersection
PERTH COUNTY – Following years of discussion about installing a higher level of traffic safety controls at the intersection of Perth Road 140 and Perth Line 91 (Wellington Roads 8 and 9), Perth and Wellington Counties have arrived at a temporary solution.
Minto council approves two CIP grants
HARRISTON – Minto council has approved two Community Improvement Program (CIP) grants worth a combined $4,000 to enhance downtown buildings here.
Some Mount Forest businesses adapting in response to COVID-19 concerns
MOUNT FOREST – A number of businesses here have pro-actively closed their doors or modified operations in response to emerging concerns about potential local spread of COVID-19.
Weekend storm left four schools without power, only one remained open
FERGUS – After the Nov. 15 wind and rainstorm left portions of Wellington County without power, both local school boards were forced to close at least one school each.
Minto council to consider bylaw regulating off road vehicles
MINTO – Council here is preparing to consider allowing the use of off road vehicles (ORV) on town-owned roads.
Minto U11 Leafs and Flames end first game in a tie
So close! – Minto U11 Leafs goalie Jayden Van Soest reacts to the puck hitting the post behind…
Drayton Legion held its Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11
Drayton remembers – The Drayton Legion held its Remembrance Day ceremony at the cenotaph on…
New pharmacy opens in Drayton
DRAYTON – A ribbon cutting was held for a new pharmacy operated by a north Wellington native with…
Farmer mental wellness – a key priority for OFA and Ontario farm families
If someone asks, “how are you doing?” do you want to throw something at them, or do you break…
Harriston Legion hosted a Remembrance Day service
Harriston remembers – Harriston Legion Branch 296 hosted a Remembrance Day service at the…
Mount Forest Legion closed until Dec. 1
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Royal Canadian Legion Branch 134 is closed to the public…
Ford sidelining the scientists
It’s now seeming like our current provincial government’s conversion from bluster-based to…
Mapleton goes forward with chamber MOU
MAPLETON – Council here has approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mapleton Chamber of…