The longest-serving current member of the Ontario Legislature recently reached three decades of public service.

Those who spent any time at Canada Day in New Hamburg this year, whether they were wrangling their kids near the Kids area or enjoying the spectacular fireworks, likely felt the ripple effect of two very dedicated volunteers: Lou and Janet Divita.

Residents of the Township of Wellesley could soon be fined if they set off fireworks outside of designated times on Victoria Day, Canada Day and Labour Day after councillors approved an amendment to the township’s fireworks bylaw.

Community was a stand-out theme at the official grand opening of peopleCare’s new facility at 32 William St. S. on June 25.

It was a brief groundbreaking ceremony on the grounds of Tri-County Mennonite Homes’ (TCMH) Nithview Home during a heat wave, but the celebration of what will be a new, modern long-term care home carried on inside.

document that is intended to guide the municipality’s actions until 2028, when it will be updated.