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A Minnesota Lake family faced two tragedies in a 14-hour period last week. First they lost their home and possessions in a fire, then they were involved in a tr
WINGHAM, ONT. -- A 19-year-old from Mapleton Township is in hospital after being injured while on a forklift Thursday morning. Perth County OPP say the teen was injured while on a forklift inside a barn on a property on Line 90, near Palmerston, Ont. Police say the young man suffered serious, but not life-threatening injuries. The Ministry of Labour has been contacted and is now involved in the investigation into the workplace incident. Related Stories
MAPLETON TOWNSHIP -- The Mapleton Township community is coming together to remember a man who drowned at Conestogo Lake last month. "I miss him so much, I think real love doesn't actually end, it doesn't actually go away," said his wife, Leona Ottens. Matt found joy in putting a smile on people's faces – one of the reasons he grew acres of sunflowers with his wife on their property. His death has resonated throughout the entire Mapleton Township community. "He was so strong and so present as a friend," said friend Meg Yates. "If you needed anything, he was always the one you would ...
"We are passionate about sustainably working our land, value knowing exactly how and where our food comes from, and sharing that with our community," Jess tells blogTO. "We are committed to farming without compromising our precious resources so our son, and future generations, can continue to do the same." They're advocates for local, accessible, affordable, nutritious food who emphasize what they call "agri-cation" and even have a farm school. "COVID-19 restrictions have significantly altered how we can share our farm and with so many folks interested in not just local food but the how and ...
Article content Provincial police say stunt driving is an ongoing problem on Perth County’s rural roadways after five more drivers were charged over the long weekend. “Not only are the fines, licence suspension, and tow/impound bills expensive, but the risks associated with excessive speed are a major concern,” a press release from the Perth County OPP said Wednesday. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Excessive speed a problem as five more drivers nabbed over long weekend: Police Back to video Police can lay a stunt driving charge under the ...