WELLINGTON NORTH – Councillor Dan Yake introduced three notices of motion at a recent Wellington North meeting, two of which will be discussed at the next meeting on Oct. 13.
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Minto reducing number of office staff, requiring appointments for residents
MINTO – The town has decided to "modify the operations of our municipal office" in response to recent changes in provincial COVID-19 protocols, states an Oct. 5 press release.
Local auto dealership makes multi-year pledge to area hospitals
LISTOWEL – What was expected to be a run of the mill cheque presentation to two local hospitals was, in fact, something much greater.
Wellington North staff to continue working from home for now
WELLINGTON NORTH – At the Sept. 28 meeting, council discussed a report regarding the township’s work-from-home policy.
Accident rate down at some of Mapleton’s most dangerous intersections
MAPLETON – An updated report from the local fire department shows a reduction in the rate of accidents at some intersections previously considered the most dangerous in this township.
Barbecue held for Hope
HOPE – A community barbecue was held in Mount Forest on Sept. 25 by the HOPE committee of…
PJHL sets Dec. 1 as target date for return to action
MOUNT FOREST – The Provincial Junior Hockey League, which includes the Mount Forest Patriots,…
Wellington County Warden and Centre Wellington Mayor Kelly Linton wins Metz Giant Pumpkin Challenge
Metz Giant Pumpkin Challenge winners – Centre Wellington Mayor and Wellington County Warden…
Culture Days 2020 a month-long celebration in Town of Minto
MINTO – The Town of Minto is in the midst of a month-long celebration of Culture Days, with a…
Mount Forest Lions host raffle to support Christmas Hamper Program
Grocery card raffle – Mount Forest Lions Club members have been taking advantage of the…
Crime Stoppers shredding event set for Oct. 31
MOUNT FOREST – Once again the residents of Mount Forest and surrounding area will have the…
Rotarians donate gazebo in Clifford
CLIFFORD – Local Rotarians met at the park at the traffic lights in Clifford on Sept. 11 to…
Minto hosted first of three fall Makers Markets
Makers Market – The first of three fall Makers Markets in the Town of Minto was held on Sept.…
The Cafe at the Old Post made donation to Minto Mental Health
Sausage Saturday – The Cafe at the Old Post made a donation to Minto Mental Health from every…
Upper Grand District School Board announces 2019-20 Everyday Heroes
GUELPH – During this year of uncertainty, many Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) staff,…