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OPP identify Conestogo Lake drowning victim

OPP identify Conestogo Lake drowning victim

The body of Matthew Reynold Ottens, 33, of Mapleton Township was recovered Sunday evening
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Body recovered after suspected drowning at Conestogo Lake

Body recovered after suspected drowning at Conestogo Lake

An exhaustive search and rescue operation ended in the recovery of a body Sunday evening
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Harriston holding solidarity rally in wake of 'disgusting' TikTok video

Harriston holding solidarity rally in wake of 'disgusting' TikTok video

'We could not sit back and watch this disgusting attack on members of our community,' says Peggy Raftis, Minto Cultural Roundtable Chair
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Revisions to Centre Wellington's procedure bylaw to be discussed at a Monday meeting

Revisions to Centre Wellington's procedure bylaw to be discussed at a Monday meeting

Revisions include removals of sections considered to be unnecessary
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Visitors enjoy downtown street closure as restrictions ease

Visitors enjoy downtown street closure as restrictions ease

Visitors noted enjoying the atmosphere created by closing off some downtown streets to vehicles
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COVID impacts increase price of new Drayton water tower by $2.5 million

COVID impacts increase price of new Drayton water tower by $2.5 million

The recommended bid for the water tower contract puts the price at $6.5 million
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Officials condemn Harriston-made racist TikTok post referencing London attack

Officials condemn Harriston-made racist TikTok post referencing London attack

OPP is investigating incident that shows comments directed toward Syrian refugee family walking on a sidewalk in Harriston
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Township commences study on future of closed 100-year old bridge

Township commences study on future of closed 100-year old bridge

The bridge is one of 11 of its kind left in Ontario
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Public meetings set this month for county official plan review

Public meetings set this month for county official plan review

Official plans are legal documents that govern municipal land-use decisions
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Rollover on county road sends four to hospital

Rollover on county road sends four to hospital

Emergency services on the scene of Wellington Road 17 towards Elmira
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