MAPLETON – Construction activity in the agricultural and industrial sectors contributed to a busy year for the township’s building department in 2023.
Community News
Mapleton council to consider joining employee health plan
MAPLETON – Inclusion of council members in the health benefits plan utilized for municipal staff will be on the agenda for the next township council meeting.
Wellington Warden Andy Lennox elected vice-chair of WOWC
GODERICH – Wellington County Warden Andy Lennox was elected vice-chair of the Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus (WOWC) at the organization’s Feb. 2 annual general meeting.
Maple Lane Farm Service looking to relocate, expand
KENILWORTH – Maple Lane Farm Service is looking to double the size of its operation in a new 109,792-square-foot facility at the corner of Highway 6 and Sideroad 3, between Mount Forest and Riverstown.
Ontario government’s win is a loss for citizens
Premier Doug Ford’s Ontario government finally won a court case.
Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser gets underway at Mount Forest lanes
WELLINGTON NORTH - Every year, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) North Wellington hosts its “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” fundraiser, including three community days over the months of February and March.
Youth programs highlighted in 2023 Mapleton recreation review
MAPLETON – The township-run before and after school program for youth at Drayton Heights Public School continues to grow.
Papa V’s Pizza Mount Forest donating portion of sales to Catholic school after fire
MOUNT FOREST - Two dollars from each large-sized item sold at Papa V's Mount Forest is being donated to St. Mary Catholic School to help purchase classroom and recess supplies lost in a devastating fire on Jan. 25.
Winter Family Fun Fest coming to Mount Forest on Feb. 17
MOUNT FOREST – In 2023, the Mount Forest BIA welcomed four new directors, implemented two hardscape projects in the downtown core and launched its new website.
Mapleton Family Day Fun Fair is Feb. 19
MAPLETON – A Family Day Fun Fair featuring everything from pickleball to public skating will be held at the PMD arena in Drayton on Feb. 19.
One dead, two hospitalized after incident Friday morning in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – Few details are available about an incident here on Friday morning that left one person dead and two others in hospital.
St. Mary students return to in-person learning Feb. 7 at local churches
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Catholic District School Board has announced plans for temporary accommodations for students and staff of St. Mary Catholic School, which has been shut down since a Jan. 25 fire which caused an estimated $4 million in damage.
Council takes cautious approach on proposed hike to building, planning fees
MAPLETON – Council here is weighing alternatives to raising building and planning fees by massive amounts suggested in a consultant’s report aimed at attaining “full cost recovery” for the services.
Hanover Community Players donate to Salvation Army Food Bank
HANOVER – Hanover Community Players donated $1,152 to the Salvation Army Food Bank on Jan. 17.