WELLINGTON COUNTY – Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) allocations to local municipalities will decrease by a combined total of just over $100,000 next year.
Wellington County councillors concerned about impacts of Bill 23
GUELPH – Wellington County councillors expressed grave concerns about the impact Bill 23, the province’s More Homes Built Faster Act, will have on municipal finances, planning and the environment.
Mapleton budget draft includes levy increase near 7%
MAPLETON – A first draft of the township’s 2023 budget shows a tax levy increase of nearly seven per cent is required to cover anticipated expenditures.
Harriston resident Amanda Bulmer completes NYC Marathon
HARRISTON – “I still don’t think it has sunk in that I ran the New York City Marathon (NYCM), and in a year that will probably go down in history,” said Harriston resident Amanda Bulmer, who participated in the prestigious run through all five NYC boroughs on Nov. 6.
Lennox elected warden of Wellington County
GUELPH – Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox was elected warden at the inaugural meeting of Wellington County council on Nov. 25.
Minto council holds inaugural meeting at Norgan Theatre
PALMERSTON – Continued pandemic recovery, managing growth and community development will be priorities for the Town of Minto in the coming term of council.
Santa visits Harriston
Christmas parade – Harriston firefighters hosted an entertaining nighttime Santa Claus parade…
Harriston Rising hosted Ladies Night downtown shopping event
Ladies’ Night – Harriston Rising hosted Ladies Night, with stores open late and entertainment…
Palmerston and District Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Bazaar held Nov. 12
Hospital bazaar – The Palmerston and District Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Bazaar was held on…
NRStor planning to expand capacity at Harriston energy storage facility
MINTO – NRStor Inc. is making plans to upgrade its groundbreaking energy storage facility in Harriston.
Building review shows $340 million in construction activity since 2010
MINTO – A 12-year review of building activity in this municipality shows nearly $340 million worth of local construction since 2010.
Outgoing Mapleton councillors reflect on time in office
MAPLETON – Some local council members reflected on the past term and their time on council during their last official meeting as a group, Nov. 8.
Upgraded Palmerston arena officially opened
PALMERSTON – Renovated recreation facilities were officially opened here by the Town of Minto on Nov. 12. The $2-million project includes additional and renovated dressing rooms at the Palmerston arena, a new ball diamond and upgraded LED ball field lighting for existing diamonds.
Minto Optimist Club host Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa – The Town of Minto Optimist Club hosted Breakfast with Santa at the…
Maryborough PS before-and-after-school program ‘on hold’
MAPLETON – While the township’s before and after school program at Maryborough Public School is closing for the remainder of this school year, the door has been left open to relaunch the program next fall.