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Council supports local Taste Real group with donation
Council here has supported a local food promotion group with $500 after hearing a delegation on…
Wellington Junior Farmers to host Sing Swing
Wellington Junior Farmers have been given the honour of hosting Sing Swing, a provincial Junior…
Clifford cenotaph parkland project made possible by local efforts
It seems the cenotaph park in Clifford has undergone an extreme makeover of sorts, thanks to the…
OFA tells its members it is time for a food strategy
The federal party agriculture leaders met recently to debate the key farm issues in the coming…
Emergency Preparedness Week runs May 1 to 7
Emergency Preparedness Week runs May 1 to 7 this year and it is a good time to get educated about…
Centre Wellington has $9.36-million capital budget
Centre Wellington council is hoping for some savings in its 2011 operating budget – but some…
Despite impassioned plea, vote by mail will continue
Despite concerns, it seems councillors, in general, agree the benefits of voting by mail outweigh…
Minto marriage solemnization bylaw takes new vows – yet again
It’s almost at the point where you need a scorecard to know who can marry whom here. Minto…
Building permits down $2-million; weather blamed for slow start
Councillors here believe last year’s warm weather led to a substantial difference between the…
Pumpkin zucchini toss in Metz
Pumpkineers big and small, come one and all to the third annual Metz Giant pumpkin growing and toss…
District Lions convention in Palmerston
It’s full steam ahead for the District A-9 Lions Club Convention in Palmerston this weekend.…
Bank provides $10,000 to support nurses throughout Wellington County
Building on a commitment to support healthcare and nurses, RBC has announced $20,000 in donations…
Composter, barrel sale on Saturday
The county will host a backyard compost bin and rain barrel sale on April 30, from 8am to 1pm…
The Arboreteum part of National Public Gardens Day
As a member of the American Public Gardens Association (APGA) The Arboretum at the University of…