FERGUS – John Lennon lived again as Lennon.Live: Love Is Real came to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Feb. 3.
News
Grand River Mustangs U15 team wins skills competition
ORANGEVILLE – M.J. McDonald of the Grand River Mustangs U15 team gets set to release a shot that would find the back of the net during the skills competition last weekend at the Winter Classic Tournament in Orangeville.
Half of Canadians under 55 fear potential job loss: poll
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Bank of Canada’s campaign against high inflation appears to have at least decelerated the rising cost of living.
Province announces funds to train nurses, PSWs for long-term care
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.
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.
Reflections
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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.