MINTO – Council here endorsed a grassroots community initiative led by the Rotary Club of Guelph, to bring an integrated youth services model to the city and Wellington County.
Justin Bieber hits the ice in Harriston
HARRISTON – International music superstar Justin Bieber loaded up his holiday season with hockey action, including a trip to Minto for a game of hockey here.
2019 Jeff Davie Memorial 3-Pitch Tournament supports local groups
Proceeds from the 2019 Jeff Davie Memorial 3-Pitch Tournament, including Jeff’s parents Doug and…
Unresolved
Regular readers of this column (a group rumored to rival in size and influence the Ontario Liberal…
Town approves move to more digital publication of municipal notices
MINTO – Council here has approved a move toward publishing more public notices in “digital environments” despite concern from some councillors about abandoning print media notices.
Town introduces pre-consultation agreements for developers
MINTO – Potential developers here will be required to enter an agreement with the municipality in order to avoid leaving taxpayers on the hook for consultant fees on projects that don’t go forward.
Minto updates transient trader bylaw
MINTO – Updates to a bylaw designed to regulate transient traders in the municipality were approved by town council on Dec. 3.
Draft capital budget proposes $8.1 million in spending
MINTO – Town council was presented with a draft 2020 capital budget including just over $8.1 million in spending at a special budget meeting on Dec. 10.
Converted carols
Readers often tell me they look forward each year to my annual offering of politically-oriented…
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild Musical Troupe performed at community Christmas carolling event
Community carolling - The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild Musical Troupe performed seasonal songs prior to a community Christmas carolling session hosted by the guild at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre on Dec. 15.
Severance creates access point for residential development
MINTO – Town council has recommended approval of a severance for an Elora Street property in Harriston to create access to a future residential development.
Unique Christmas display garners attention of Griswold family fans
Vacation wagon - Jim and Kristi McTavish created a unique Christmas display outside their home on Jones Baseline near Arthur.
Beehive Park property to be sold
MINTO – Town council has agreed to put Beehive Park up for sale.
Climate not-to-do list
In the wake of an auditor general’s report stating the provincial government’s climate plan…
Teachers stage one-day strike
Strike action – Members of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation picket outside…
