WELLINGTON NORTH – County climate change coordinator Karen Chisholme said the plan, developed over the last 18 months, provides outlines how member municipalities can work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Drayton dog park proposal quashed by council
MAPLETON – A proposal by a local service club to create a dog park in Drayton has been turned down by township council.
Outdoor skating rink opens in Drayton
DRAYTON – An outdoor skating rink behind the PMD arena here is now open, Mapleton Township announced on Jan. 14.
Mapleton Township provides $30,000 to assist Drayton Entertainment
MAPLETON - The township will provide Drayton Entertainment with $30,000 to help offset costs of operating the Dayton Festival Theatre in 2021. Mapleton council agreed to the contribution during the Jan. 12 meeting, which featured a presentation from artistic director Alex Mustakas.
Support from upper tiers assists county with pandemic costs
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Millions of dollars in COVID-19-related expenses have flowed through the county’s books in 2020, but local costs have been generally covered by contributions from upper levels of government, a new report indicates.
Residents use snow sculptures to bring cheer to Caressant Care residents, staff
ARTHUR – With the local Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Home dealing with a major COVID-19 outbreak, a group of local residents decided to bring a little cheer to residents and staff this week.
Mapleton mayor to participate in tribunal in support of Rothsay/Darling appeal
MAPLETON – Mapleton Township will provide a letter recognizing the importance to the agricultural industry of the Darling Ingredients rendering plant at Rothsay. The letter will be read by Mayor Gregg Davidson during the company’s appeal before Ontario’s Environmental Review Tribunal.
County council commits to cutting proposed 2021 tax increase in half
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County councillors are planning to work with staff through committees to reduce a proposed 2.5 per cent tax rate increase in 2021 to 1.25% or less.
Minto ponders north Wellington partnership on updating of local cultural plans
MINTO – Officials here will approach other north Wellington municipalities about the possibility of working collectively to update their cultural plans.
Cultural Roundtable group developing plan to help non-profits through pandemic
MINTO – An action plan to help local non-profit groups recover from COVID-19 pandemic impacts is under development here.
Special meeting planned for Harriston Flood Mitigation Study
MINTO – The final version of the Harrison Flood Mitigation Study will be presented to council here on Jan. 26.
Bridge hails arrival of vaccines in region as promising sign
MINTO – Mayor George Bridge hailed the arrival of COVID-19 vaccine in the region as a step toward eventually controlling the ongoing pandemic.
Mapleton passes 2021 budget featuring tax reduction
MAPLETON – Council here has approved a budget with no increase in the tax levy and an actual reduction in the township share of local tax bills.
Minto CBO joining board of Ontario Building Officials Association
MINTO – Chief Building Official Terry Kuipers is joining the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA) board of directors.
Township seeks funding for choker lanes to calm traffic in Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – This township will seek funding for local infrastructure projects ranging from a backup generator to traffic calming measures, through a federal/provincial program that supports health and safety related projects.