GUELPH – Profitability of single family homes and community opposition to multi-unit residential developments make creating a housing strategy for Wellington County a challenge according to a staff report presented to county councillors on Sept. 26.
County planning to replace rural address signage
GUELPH – Wellington County is making plans to replace existing green rural property signs with new signs that include the approved municipal road name.
Tender awarded for Badley Bridge
GUELPH – A Stratford-area firm has been awarded the tender for the replacement of the Badley Bridge on Metcalfe Street in Elora.
Councillors quiz Pettapiece on health units, water taking
GUELPH – Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece touted provincial funding for local infrastructure and pledged to continue advocating for investment in the future during a provincial update to Wellington County Council on Sept. 26.
Housing crunch
Whether you call it “affordable” or, as some local politicos are terming it these days “attainable,” the cost of housing is a major issue in communities of all sizes across Canada.
Homicide investigation continues in case of man reported missing from Harriston
GUELPH - Police continue to investigate the March 2019 death of a man reported missing from Harriston as a homicide.
Fourplex in Clifford approved after modifications to plan
MINTO – A revised rezoning application for a residential fourplex in Clifford was approved after the developers agreed to make some changes to the proposal.
County to spend $73,000 to replace museum roof
GUELPH – The county will contract a Breslau firm to replace the roof at the Wellington County Museum for $73,680.
Minto council receives report on Rural Wellington Ontario Health Team
MINTO – Council here has received a progress report on plans to form a Rural Wellington Ontario Health Team.
Members of Drew Community Committee recognized for contribution to Minto
Drew volunteers recognized - Members of the Drew Community Committee were recognized for their contribution to the municipality by Minto council on Sept. 17.
Wellington County approves moves to firm up Continuum of Care costs
GUELPH – Wellington County council agreed to hire an architect and cost consultant as part of its consideration of the Continuum of Care proposal, despite some concerns the $88-million seniors community project might not end up going forward.
County to consider earlier meetings and consent agenda
GUELPH – Wellington County council could be starting meetings earlier and focusing more on weightier topics if motions introduced at the Sept. 26 session are adopted.
Fourth annual Minto Tuff Truck Challenge supported community projects
Tough trucks only - The fourth annual Minto Tuff Truck Challenge was held on Sept. 28 at the Harriston Minto Community Centre grounds.
Minto approves reduced setback for barn addition
MINTO – The town’s committee of adjustment has approved construction of a dairy barn addition on the 6th Line, allowing reduced MDS setbacks for the barn and an accompanying liquid manure tank.
Low-key scandal
Gotta hand it to Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, who has managed to embroil himself in the most…
