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MPP recognizes farmers during Ontario Agriculture Week
QUEEN’S PARK – Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece recognized farmers’ contributions in…
Program provides meals for seniors
MAPLETON – The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired many individuals and organizations to find ways…
UGDSB holding virtual town hall, survey to gather input on police presence in schools
GUELPH – This October, the Upper Grand District School Board is holding a town hall and survey,…
Mapleton reverting to virtual council meetings
MOOREFIELD – Mapleton council held its last in-person council meeting for the foreseeable future on Oct. 13, as COVID-19 cases continue to climb in the province.
Minto hires deputy chief building official, approves CIP grants
MINTO – Town council has approved two Community Improvement Program (CIP) grants and the hiring of a deputy chief building official.
Town to receive $200 per week for use of train station as assessment centre
MINTO – Town council has officially approved an agreement with North Wellington Health Care for use of the old train station in Harriston as a COVID-19 assessment centre.
Upper Grand’s Umbrella Project puts focus on mental wellness
WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 has caused a hailstorm of mental health issues for staff, students and families of the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB).
Minto council approves accelerated 2021 budget process
MINTO – During the Oct. 6 council meeting, treasurer Gordon Duff presented a schedule that would see next year’s budget approved by mid-December.
Wellington North council learns about volunteer landscape
WELLINGTON NORTH – About 134 of 142 survey respondents in Wellington North say they volunteer in…
Minto Cultural Rountable hosted Culture Days activities
Pumpkin painting – The Minto Cultural Roundtable hosted a pumpkin painting party at the…
Health Care Heroes Radiothon raises funds for local hospitals
WINGHAM – Proceeds from the 2020 CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon will help two hospitals in…
Program coordinator joins The River
MOUNT FOREST – A familiar voice has joined 88.7 The River. Mount Forest resident Chris Holden…
Square Foot Show opens at Minto gallery
HARRISTON – “Small Things, Big Ideas” is the theme of the next offering at the Minto Art…
Clerk’s assistant joins staff
MAPLETON – Mayor Gregg Davidson welcomed Michelle Brown to the municipality’s administrative…