Staying sharp – With local arenas closed due to pandemic restrictions, area residents have…
Mapleton
Council denies request to retain barn for commercial storage
MAPLETON – Council here has denied a request to allow use of an existing barn for a storage business on a severed rural lot.
Nater named opposition critic for middle class prosperity
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Local Conservative MP John Nater has new portfolio as opposition critic for middle-class prosperity. Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole announced changes to the Official Opposition’s “shadow cabinet” on Feb. 10
Passing the puck at the Moorefield Optimist Club’s outdoor rink
Outdoor fun – Among a small group of hockey enthusiasts passing the puck around on the local…
Rink racers enjoy the outdoor rink at PMD arena
Rink racers – Enjoying some ice time with a race across the outdoor rink on the PMD arena…
Mornington to receive federal funds to bring high speed service to local homes
MAPLETON – Households in two communities here will benefit from federal funding aimed at…
Grand River source protection plan updated
CAMBRIDGE - Updates to the plan that protects the sources of municipal drinking water in the Grand River watershed were approved by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks on Feb. 2.
BBBS of North Wellington cancels Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser
NORTH WELLINGTON – Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington (BBBS) has cancelled its annual Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tender awarded for bridge rehab projects in Guelph-Eramosa
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A $1-million tender for rehabilitation of two bridges on Jones Baseline in Guelph-Eramosa has been approved by Wellington County council.
Mapleton Township to phase in increase to interment charges
MAPLETON – The township will increase interment fees in municipally-operated cemeteries by 10 per cent a year in order to make up for a long-standing shortfall in care and maintenance charges.