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Wardens’ Caucus takes action to support rural broadband
SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO – At their meeting on July 2 the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC)…
Elora Legion bottle drive supports Get In Touch For Hutch
Bottle drive donation – The Elora Legion, Branch 229, hosted a bottle-drive fundraiser in…
Police investigating rash of break-ins across county
Local police are investigating a number of recent break-ins across Wellington County. PALMERSTON…
Back in the swing of things
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the region moving to stage three of the province’s reopening plan last week, municipalities in the county are preparing to reopen local playgrounds, sports fields and other municipal facilities.
Old Post Café will offer street-side treats in Harriston
HARRISTON – The Old Post Café, located in Harriston’s historic post office building, will offer lunch, fresh baked goods and homemade soup.
‘Mural Mania’ to hit the streets of Harriston
HARRISTON – Four new murals will adorn walls on downtown buildings here thanks to a Harriston Rising committee initiative.
Wellington North to reopen playgrounds, sports fields on July 24
WELLINGTON NORTH - The Township of Wellington North will reopen playgrounds and sports fields on July 24 and resume hall bookings on July 31.
Town of Minto reopening offices July 22
MINTO - The Town of Minto will reopen its municipal office and the LaunchIt Minto building on July 22 and return to in-person council meetings next month.
County: culvert work near Palmerston will last about five weeks
MINTO - Wellington County officials are advising residents that work on a culvert north of Palmerston will disrupt traffic for about five weeks.
Mapleton, farm associations come to understanding on farm tax rebate resolution
MAPLETON - Members of Mapleton council and representatives of the OFA, WFA recently discussed working together to lobby the province for a fair deal on taxation for farmers and adequate funding for municipalities.
Mapleton council returning to face-to-face meetings
MAPLETON – The return of in-person council meetings is imminent.
Pettapiece says cautious approach pays off as riding included in move to stage three
PERTH-WELLINGTON - With regions across Ontario, including all Perth-Wellington moving to stage three of the province’s re-opening plan this Friday, local MPP Randy Pettapiece states that he strongly supports the plan.
Minto reopens playgrounds, plans for office reopening
MINTO - All playgrounds in Minto are now open and town officials say the municipal office will "soon" follow.
New water/wastewater rate structure to take effect in Mapleton on Aug. 1
MAPLETON – Water and wastewater costs for the typical Mapleton residence will increase over 20% under a new rate structure approved by council.