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.
Fire Prevention Week to focus on lithium-ion batteries
NORTH WELLINGTON – Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 5 to 11, and this year’s theme will be “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-ion Batteries in Your Home.”
Minto council supports proposed biodigester project in Harriston
MINTO – A federally regulated primary processing establishment in Harriston may be partnering with CEM Engineering for a proposed biodigester project.
Learn the proper way to recycle lithium-ion batteries
NORTH WELLINGTON – Owners of lithium-ion batteries are responsible for correctly recycling them once they’re no longer needed in order to avoid potential fires.
County council provides final approval for battery storage facility near Fergus
GUELPH – It wasn't a unanimous decision, but county council has approved an official plan amendment that will allow Aypa Power to proceed with a battery energy storage system just south of Fergus.
School boards to recognize Truth and Reconciliation Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Town hosts Minto Fall Fun Day
PALMERSTON – Minto’s Fall Fun Day was hosted at the Minto Farmers’ Market on Sept. 20.
Culture Days take over Minto
MINTO – Between Sept. 19 and Oct. 12 the Minto area will be participating in the national celebration of arts and culture known as Culture Days.
MRI machine officially opens at Palmerston hospital
PALMERSTON – After 18 months of community donations and pledges, totalling over $8 million, the Palmerston and District Hospital finally has a new MRI machine and suite.
County councillor concerned speed cameras may get scrapped
WELLINGTON COUNTY – “Premier (Doug) Ford needs to realize that not every municipality in Ontario is Toronto or Mississauga.”
Minto native Finn Oxby chases gold in Youth Athlete of the Year competition
MINTO – Harriston native Finn Oxby is yet again making waves in the swimming world – this time by competing for Youth Athlete of the Year.
September is officially Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington Month
MOUNT FOREST – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) has proclaimed September as CSGW Month.
Over 300 tonnes of landfill diverted from county waste facilities since May
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Over 300 tonnes of landfill has been diverted from county waste facilities due to the acceptance of new materials.