MINTO – The Town of Minto has been approved for just over $175,000 in new Municipal Modernization Program funding from the province.
Tenders approved for Minto Fire tanker, pickup truck
MINTO – It cost more than hoped, but Minto Fire is upgrading its truck fleet with two purchases approved by town council on Feb. 15.
Bridge credits vaccinations for opportunity to relax public health restrictions
MINTO – While he doesn’t believe the pandemic is completely over, Mayor George Bridge said he is pleased about the planned re-opening the local municipal office and relaxation of public health restrictions at municipal recreation facilities here.
Media bashing way off the rails
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Scenic views on the Maitland River
Frosted stream – Recent snowfall has created some stunning scenes around northern Wellington,…
Public meeting held Feb. 8 for proposed abattoir expansion
MAPLETON – A public meeting on the proposed expansion of an abattoir here was held on Feb. 8.
Province accelerates timeline for lifting public health measures
TORONTO – The Ontario government has announced an accelerated timeline for lifting numerous public health measures designed to limit the spread of COVID-19, including ending provincial proof of vaccination requirements in most settings by March 1.
Local industries feeling impact of border disruptions
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Area industries are feeling the impact of the closure of the Ontario border at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor by a vehicle convoy calling for the end of COVID-19 mandates.
Mapleton day camps to offer extended hours
MAPLETON – The township’s recreation department is extending the hours of its day camp program to accommodate working families.
Mayor acknowledges township’s history during Black Heritage Month
MAPLETON – February is Black Heritage Month and Mayor Gregg Davidson acknowledged the township’s history as a destination for black settlers at the Feb. 8 council meeting.
Davidson calls for county to consider use of automated speed enforcement
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Mapleton Mayor Gregg Davidson wants the county to study the idea of automated speed enforcement (ASE).
$6.4 million in federal cash to flow to Grace Gardens project
GUELPH – A $6.4 million contribution from the federal government will facilitate the conversion of a former Guelph motel into affordable housing space.
Recreation facilities reopened in Mapleton on Jan. 5; outdoor rinks remain popular
Keeping sharp – Recreational facilities in Mapleton re-opened Monday after being shut down…
Nater says next Conservative leader must be ‘a bridge builder’
OTTAWA – If it were up to Perth-Wellington MP John Nater, Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong would be the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.
Mapleton economic development activity highlighted in review
MAPLETON – Launch of a new farmers market and promoting community investment through the municipality’s CIP program highlighted a busy year for Mapleton’s economic development department.