PALMERSTON – Local youth now have a one-stop shop for mental health and wellness with the official opening of the Palmerston Grove Hub on Sept. 23.
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Coaches, instructors, sports officials now require proof of vaccination: Mercer
GUELPH – While the province left volunteers, coaches, instructors and sport officials out of its proof of vaccination requirement, the region's top doctor has ordered that these individuals must show proof of vaccination at facilities in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph.
Flood warning issued for Drayton area
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A flood warning has been issued for the Conestogo River through Drayton in the wake of heavy rainfall yesterday and through last night.
Drayton Agricultural Society’s Harvest Festival held on Sept. 18.
Harvest Festival – The Mapleton Drayton Agricultural Society’s Harvest Festival brought the…
Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society awards scholarships
Scholarships – Shayna Morphy, left, and Nina Hiddema each won a $1,000 academic scholarship…
Drayton Entertainment Theatre draw winner receives $83,410
CAMBRIDGE - Summer came to an exciting end for Vanda OstojicMiddel of St. Thomas, winner of Drayton Entertainment’s August Ultimate 50/50 draw. OstojicMiddel took home a final jackpot of $83,410.
Incumbent MP John Nater wins handily in Perth-Wellington
PERTH-WELLINGTON – The crowd of supporters, family and volunteers gathered at the Mitchell Golf Club to celebrate Perth-Wellington MP John Nater's re-election might have been limited in size due to COVID-19 restrictions, but it wasn't limited in enthusiasm when victory was announced on Monday.
Concerns raised over rezoning proposal for Glen Allan subdivision
MAPLETON – Concerns over traffic volume, parkland designation and sidewalks were raised during a public meeting on a proposed rezoning for a development that would include 11 single-detached homes in the hamlet of Glen Allan.
Supply management topic sparks intense exchange at Perth-Wellington candidates meeting
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A question on supply management sparked the most intense exchange during a Sept. 15 online forum for Perth-Wellington candidates in the federal election.
United Way kicks off fundraising campaign
GUELPH – The United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin kicked off its fundraising campaign with a flash mob. The event, on Sept. 15 outside Guelph’s city hall, attracted a small crowd and was also livestreamed.