It seems silly to be writing a column on national affairs a week after all of Canada’s problems were seemingly resolved in one fell swoop. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has, after all, announced his intention to step down.
Council asked to consider equity for girls hockey in ice-time policy
MAPLETON – A local resident says Mapleton Township has a chance to be a leader in providing opportunity and equity to young female hockey players through an ice-time allocation policy the municipality is developing.
Economic development 2023 review presented to Mapleton council
MAPLETON – A total of $30,000 was disbursed through Mapleton Township’s Community Improvement Program in 2023.
Drayton Youth Centre seeks to join list of local groups allowed free facility use
MAPLETON – Officials from the Drayton Youth Centre are asking township council to add the centre to the list of local organizations allowed to use township facilities at no cost.
Minto supports call for review of municipal, provincial finance deal
MINTO – Council here is supporting a resolution calling on the provincial government to commit to working with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).
Town approves signage grant for cannabis store
MINTO – Town council has approved a $332 signage grant for a soon-to-be opened Palmerston cannabis store.
Building activity down in Minto due to drop in residential construction
MINTO – Construction activity in Minto during 2023 was down significantly from the previous year, but statistics are comparable to other recent years, local building officials report.
Value of construction projects in Mapleton doubles in 2023
MAPLETON – Construction activity in the agricultural and industrial sectors contributed to a busy year for the township’s building department in 2023.
Ontario government’s win is a loss for citizens
Premier Doug Ford’s Ontario government finally won a court case.
Youth programs highlighted in 2023 Mapleton recreation review
MAPLETON – The township-run before and after school program for youth at Drayton Heights Public School continues to grow.
Planned automated speed enforcement trial to include areas in Mapleton
MAPLETON – Five school zones and one community safety zone in Mapleton will be part of a trial automated speed enforcement (ASE) program on Wellington County roads.
Council approves sale of land for industrial mall in Palmerston
MINTO – Plans for a new industrial mall in Palmerston are moving forward
Community Christmas dinner a ‘huge success’: deputy mayor
MINTO – The eighth annual Andersons’ Community Christmas Dinner was “a huge success,” organizers report.
Wild Things photographic display featured at Minto Arts Gallery
HARRISTON – Visitors to Wild Things, an exhibit of the photography of Durham resident Jim Dillabough currently on display at the Minto Arts Gallery, can expect to see a view of nature close up.
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