Mapleton

NORTH WELLINGTON – Perth-Wellington “Freedom Convoy” organizers are thrilled with their event on Feb. 21, calling it “a fantastic day” and “a positive experience.”

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The north Wellington COVID-19 assessment and vaccination centre in Harriston will close this week and move to Louise Marshall Hospital in Mount Forest.

OTTAWA – Parliamentary debate on the use of the Emergencies Act to address the occupation in Ottawa was paused on Friday due to an ongoing police operation.

MAPLETON – Township officials are inviting local residents to join a campaign to press the province on local options for licensed child care.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – All county buildings will reopen to the public without proof-of-vaccination requirements and curbside pickup at library branches will be discontinued.

WELLINGTON COUNTY - There are more than 15,000 patients in Waterloo Region, Guelph and Wellington County waiting on surgeries or procedures that have been postponed due to the pandemic.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – An anti-mandate protest set to roll through the area on Feb. 19 will proceed, despite an announcement earlier this week from Ontario Premier Doug Ford that the province is ending its vaccine passport system at the end of the month.

MAPLETON – The township’s recreation department is extending the hours of its day camp program to accommodate working families.

MAPLETON – February is Black Heritage Month and Mayor Gregg Davidson acknowledged the township’s history as a destination for black settlers at the Feb. 8 council meeting.