CLIFFORD – Lorne Underwood welcomed 12 teams to the curling bonspiel in support of the…
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Spaling hockey camp donates $10,000 to hospital foundation
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation has received a boost from a local hockey camp started by homegrown hockey stars Nick and Nathan Spaling.
Mount Forest Fireworks Festival cancelled
MOUNT FOREST - The annual Mount Forest Fireworks Festival is the latest major event to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mapleton Township extends closures indefinitely
MAPLETON – The Township of Mapleton has extended indefinitely the closure of all municipal…
New COVID-19 assessment centre opens in Mount Forest sportsplex
MOUNT FOREST - A new COVID-19 assessment centre is now open in Mount Forest.
Apartment complex evacuated after police discover suspicious package
HARRISTON - An apartment complex was evacuated and a local man arrested after police discovered a suspicious package here on Sunday afternoon.
Town of Minto announces Pitch It! finalists
MINTO – The three finalists to compete for cash and prizes in the 9th annual Pitch It! Minto Business Plan Competition were announced by the municipality on April 17.
Minto extends closures until May 31, cancels town events until July 1
MINTO – The Town of Minto has extended the closure of public buildings to May 31 and cancelled all town-run events until July 1.
Police seek information about suspicious fires near White’s Road Junction Trail
PALMERSTON - Police are asking for help to find the person(s) responsible for setting several suspicious fires near White's Road Junction Trail here.
Egg farmers make contribution to food banks, community groups
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Local food banks and community groups have received a share of nearly 11,000 eggs donated though egg farmers in Wellington, Grey, Bruce and Dufferin Counties.
Mount Forest man encouraging residents to take part in sidewalk chalk campaign
MOUNT FOREST - Stu Husk hopes the simple combination of sidewalk chalk and community spirit will result in an extraordinary show of support for those working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moore Family jamming online to aid local food banks
DRAYTON - The Moore Family of Drayton is holding home jam sessions/concerts to help raise some funds for local food banks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sunshine List shows top earners in 2019
WELLINGTON COUNTY - While the world had its eyes on COVID-19 and the enormous upheaval to the social and economic system in Canada, the Ontario government recently released the Public Sector Salary Disclosure list for 2019.
Advice for grocery shopping during pandemic
DRAYTON – Once upon a time, the best grocery shopping advice included tips on budgeting, making a meal plan and then a grocery list, and not shopping while hungry.
Brush and garden material pickup set to begin in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township’s wood brush and garden material disposal pick-up program will…