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Donor clinic set for Oct. 30
DRAYTON – “Calling all Drayton lifesavers – we’re back!” That’s the message…
Local service club gets creative to work through pandemic
DRAYTON – The strength of local service clubs is one way to measure the heartbeat of any…
Kitchen safety Fire Prevention Week theme
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week is kitchen safety and the…
Hospital expansion campaign boosted by donation from foundation
MOUNT FOREST – The Louise Marshall Hospital expansion and redevelopment project, which is on…
Mapleton recruiting firefighters
MAPLETON – Mapleton Fire Rescue is holding a recruitment session in October. “We’re trying to…
Mapleton ponders $14-million plan for water, wastewater infrastructure upgrades
MAPLETON – Council here is considering a plan that would see the township spend almost $14…
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Ramoth House receives donation
Donation for Ramoth House – Duffferin Mutual Insurance recently made a $2,000 donation to…
Hospital foundation fulfills $5-million commitment; expansion on schedule
MOUNT FOREST – The Louise Marshall Hospital expansion and redevelopment project, which is on track to be completed by next spring, has received a huge boost.
WOAA cancels 2020-21 senior hockey season
WELLINGTON COUNTY - With area hockey associations still assembling their Return to Play plans for the upcoming season, the Western Ontario Athletic Association (WOAA) has announced that the regional Senior ‘AA’ circuit will be a no-go for 2020-21.
Consultant estimates Mapleton should spend $14 million on water, wastewater infrastructure by 2025
MAPLETON – Council here is considering a plan that would see the township spend almost $14 million on water and wastewater infrastructure over the next five years.
Wellington North reopening arenas, community centres in stages
KENILWORTH – Wellington North will be reopening its recreational facilities in stages, with ice rentals starting in early October.
Northern Wellington partnership receives Digital Main Street grant
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The northern Wellington partnership of the Township of Mapleton, Wellington North and the Minto Chamber of Commerce announced Sept. 21 that they have received a $26,695 grant from Digital Main Street to fund a Digital Service Squad to help downtown small businesses.
Mount Forest equestrian facility opens amidst pandemic
MOUNT FOREST – A new owner opened an equestrian facility in Mount Forest in the middle of the…