MINTO – Perth-Wellington candidates for the June 2 provincial election fielded questions on topics ranging from climate change and housing to a local worker shortage during a gathering at Pike Lake Golf Centre on May 24.
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Longtime Legion members elected to helm of provincial command
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two area Royal Canadian Legion members are progressing up the ranks.
Arthur Youth Horticultural Society prepare flowerbeds
Junior gardeners – The Arthur Youth Horticultural Society were busy grooming the flowerbeds…
Riverstown Landfill adds more waste capacity with opening of second phase
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington County's Riverstown Landfill has officially entered a second phase with the opening of a new cell on May 19. Phase two, with four cells, is expected to last until 2047.
Farmers markets team up to again offer trail, box initiatives
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring a Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail to the community.
Public health begins regular mosquito larvicide program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local health unit has begun its regular mosquito larvicide program. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced the start of the program, which will run until early October, in a press release on May 19.
Wellington Heights students earn grand prize in national competition
MOUNT FOREST – Students from Wellington Heights Secondary School have brought home the grand prize from Ducks Unlimited Canada’s (DUC) national research-based case study competition. The winning trio earned $500 for their school and the title of Youth Wetland Experts.
Dr. O’Neill awarded Resident Essay Winner at Annual Rural and Remote Medicine Course
Recognition – The Society of Rural Physicians of Canada past president Dr. Gabe Woollam, and…
Perth Wellington candidates meetings set for Alma, Minto
PERTH-WELLINGTON - Voters in this riding will have a chance to learn about their candidates in the June 2 provincial election at two upcoming candidates meetings.
Arthur Lions Club host annual duck race
Duck race – After a two-year COVID-19 hiatus, the Lions Club of Arthur once again hosted its…