It’s frustrating to watch as a provincial government that’s doing its best to do nothing at all…
Drayton native Victoria Rumph chasing Olympic softball dream
HALIFAX – Victoria Rumph has been representing her country on softball fields around the globe since 2013.
Darren’s Day Family Day event brought Minto community together
Darren’s Day - Minto residents were treated to some Family Day Fun on Feb. 17 as the second annual Darren’s Day was held in Palmerston.
Maitland Valley Conservation Authority raising levy by $92,000
MINTO – The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is planning a 2020 levy increase of…
Development charges set to rise under new bylaw in Town of Minto
MINTO – A proposed new development charges bylaw would raise the charge on a single detached home here by $2,197.
Minto anticipates savings on insurance premiums
MINTO – This municipality is anticipating savings of more than $12,000 on 2020 insurance premiums after council agreed to switch carriers.
Big Sisters of North Wellington kickoff 2020 Bowl for Kids Sake campaign
Ready to roll – Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington (BBBSNW) held a ceremonial…
County, township ponder shared public works garage in Arthur
GUELPH – The County of Wellington and the Township of Wellington North are considering options for a shared public works garage in Arthur.
Editorial: Things get ‘scary’ when Ford goes abroad
To be fair, he was giving what seem like sincere answers to questions posed by an interviewer, but Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s recent foray into U.S. political commentary is, to use his own word, “scary.”
Arthur Agricultural Society donated fidget quilts to Strathcona Nursing Home
Giving back – The Arthur Agricultural Society donated two fidget quilts to Strathcona Nursing…
County council briefs:Wellington County taxes rising by $20 per $100,000 assessment
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County council has approved a 2020 budget with a 3.3% increase to the…
Norwell’s Varsity Reds girls hockey take top spot in District 4 regular season
High school hockey – The Norwell District Secondary School Varsity Reds were in first place…
Global travels influence work of artist
HARRISTON – An exhibition by Dixi le Roux opened Feb. 6 at the Minto Arts Gallery. Le Roux, a New…
Building activity up in Minto by $1 million over 2018 totals
MINTO – Although the total number of permits issued was down from 2018, the total value of building construction rose slightly here in 2019.
