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County library groundbreaking – but construction started
With the weather as chancy as a roll of the dice these days, county council was taking no…
Earth Day Canada seeks environmental Hometown Heroes
Earth Day Canada has launched its search for the 2008 Hometown Heroes award winner. The award…
Draft budget calls for 8.12% tax increase
A 2008 draft budget reviewed last week by Mapleton council calls for a tax increase of 8.12 per…
County to get provincial cash for affordable housing repairs
Perth-Wellington riding will receive $1.8-million for repairs to affordable housing as part of…
Local use of HPV vaccine was higher than normal here
Beginning the week of March 17, the third dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine will…
Deadline to apply for farm grants extended to April 14
The federal government wants farmers to be aware there is a $600-million AgriInvest program…
Next Rubber Duck Race set for May 10
A plywood duck will soon be announcing the Arthur Lions Club’s next Rubber Duck Race. Jim…
Wellington North budget hike is 6.7%
It looks like the era of 1% tax increases is over in Wellington North. This year, council has…
County moves slowly at roads study
A letter from a Centre Wellington resident is causing some county and local politicians to refocus…
Wilkinson found Australia very interested in DNA barcoding
Perth-Wellington MPP and Minister of Research and Innovation John Wilkinson said last week…
Broomhead disappointed councils excluded from helping lobby efforts
Wellington North Mayor Mike Broomhead is ready to take a big yellow bus down to…
Suicide awareness walk is Sept. 2
Suicide rates across the world and in the local community are likely to be affected by the…
River Run announces new season; something for all
River Run Centre announced its 2009-2010 season during on June 17. The season has a broad range of…
New alcohol policy not yet on tap in Guelph-Eramosa
In an effort to try and reduce the potential for “alcohol-related incidents” like…