STRATFORD – The Ontario government has announced spending of more than $100 million to train in excess of 32,000 new personal support workers and nurses in long-term care over the next three years.
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Wellington North amalgamation art contest open for local artisans, innovators
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Wellington North Cultural Roundtable is holding an opportunity for local artisans and innovators to showcase their talents to create a mural or art piece for the 25th anniversary of the township’s amalgamation.
Fallen Leaves next silver screen offering from Minto Arts Council’s Big Film Fest
PALMERSTON – Fallen Leaves is the next offering in the Minto Arts Council’s Big Film Fest series.
Value of construction projects in Mapleton doubles in 2023
MAPLETON – Construction activity in the agricultural and industrial sectors contributed to a busy year for the township’s building department in 2023.
Mapleton council to consider joining employee health plan
MAPLETON – Inclusion of council members in the health benefits plan utilized for municipal staff will be on the agenda for the next township council meeting.
Wellington Warden Andy Lennox elected vice-chair of WOWC
GODERICH – Wellington County Warden Andy Lennox was elected vice-chair of the Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus (WOWC) at the organization’s Feb. 2 annual general meeting.
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Maple Lane Farm Service looking to relocate, expand
KENILWORTH – Maple Lane Farm Service is looking to double the size of its operation in a new 109,792-square-foot facility at the corner of Highway 6 and Sideroad 3, between Mount Forest and Riverstown.
Ontario government’s win is a loss for citizens
Premier Doug Ford’s Ontario government finally won a court case.
Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser gets underway at Mount Forest lanes
WELLINGTON NORTH - Every year, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) North Wellington hosts its “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” fundraiser, including three community days over the months of February and March.
Youth programs highlighted in 2023 Mapleton recreation review
MAPLETON – The township-run before and after school program for youth at Drayton Heights Public School continues to grow.
Papa V’s Pizza Mount Forest donating portion of sales to Catholic school after fire
MOUNT FOREST - Two dollars from each large-sized item sold at Papa V's Mount Forest is being donated to St. Mary Catholic School to help purchase classroom and recess supplies lost in a devastating fire on Jan. 25.
Winter Family Fun Fest coming to Mount Forest on Feb. 17
MOUNT FOREST – In 2023, the Mount Forest BIA welcomed four new directors, implemented two hardscape projects in the downtown core and launched its new website.
Hillsburgh sewer, watermain construction nears completion; two shafts yet to be started in Erin
HILLSBURGH/ERIN –Around 28 people attended information sessions, held in Erin’s two largest communities last week, to ask questions about the town’s ongoing wastewater treatment plant work.