MINTO – There’s a new committee in town and council has agreed to provide it with $2,000 in seed money.
Community agencies come together for Haunted Hub benefit event
FERGUS – The family-friendly Haunted Hub Halloween-themed event takes place Oct. 25 in Fergus to raise money to support youth mentorship, family services and community programming for the county.
Small business support available in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As Wellington-Waterloo Community Futures executive director Jenna Deboer puts it, “Small businesses are the backbone of this country.”
County targeting 750 new child care spaces by end of 2026
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County residents can expect to have 750 new child care spaces operational for children under four by the end of next year.
Minto council approves year’s largest structural grant at $9,400
MINTO – This year’s second structural grant application has been approved by council for just under $9,400.
School trustee takes leave of absence
GUELPH – A leave of absence for up to six weeks has been approved for Upper Grand District School Board trustee Robin Ross, to give her time to recover from illness.
Lithium-ion battery sparks fire, causing $500,000 in damage
HARRISTON – Just as Fire Prevention Week was wrapping up, a fire caused by a lithium-ion battery led to major damage at a Harriston home on Saturday.
Hospice Wellington celebrates 45 years with $45,000 fundraiser
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington has set its sights on a fundraising goal of $45,000 to celebrate its 45th anniversary.
County proposal to transfer rural growth from Erin to Puslinch unpopular with town residents
GUELPH – Wellington County’s plan to transfer 120 units of rural severances from Erin to Puslinch has upset some Erin residents.
Council approve year’s first structural grant application
MINTO – The year’s first structural grant application has been approved by council for a total of $925.
Council approves $1,000 signage grant
MINTO – Council here has approved a signage grant of $1,000.
Harriston Halloween Haunt returns on Oct. 24
HARRISTON – The Harriston Halloween Haunt is returning for a night of thrills and chills.
County gets its scare on with Halloween attractions
WELLINGTON COUNTY – From a creepy corn maze to a 100-year-old haunted farm house, if you’re looking for a good scare this Halloween, Wellington County has plenty to go around.
One injured in minor Palmerston house fire
PALMERSTON – Minto firefighters responded to a structure fire call on Oct. 3 at about 6:37am in the area of King Street and Albert Street in Palmerston.
County councillor disappointed with premier’s speed camera decision
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It seems Premier Doug Ford has made a speedy decision to ban speed cameras in Ontario and is slated to introduce legislation to that effect this month.