MAPLETON – Council here will reconsider the colour of a new water tower currently under construction in Drayton.
Zero Waste Economic Transformation Lab launched
GUELPH – Diversion of construction and demolition materials from landfill sites will be the first project tackled by a new Zero Waste Economic Transformation Lab announced today by Guelph and Wellington County officials.
Business support program in Minto encourages ‘acts of kindness’
MINTO – An initiative to encourage and promote “acts of kindness” is among several new programs launched here to help local businesses most affected by pandemic restrictions.
Local business purchases lot in Palmerston Industrial Park
MINTO – Town council has approved the sale of a Palmerston Industrial Park lot to a local business. On Jan. 18 council authorized an agreement to sell Multi Shelter Solutions the 1.7 acre property at 425 Minto Road for $102,000.
Minto council approves remuneration increase for next council
MINTO – A bylaw that would see compensation for members of town council increased following municipal elections later this year is set to be approved later this month.
Minto moving to cloud based platform for bookings, registration
MINTO – This municipality is moving to a cloud-based system of facility booking and program registration.
Recovery program provides tools to address mental health issues
MOUNT FOREST – A local chapter of an international self-help/group support program is now in its 40th year of assisting participants struggling with mental health issues.
Mapleton council approves update to Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan
MAPLETON – An update to the township’s parks and recreation strategic master plan was approved at a special council meeting on Jan. 10.
On again, off again restrictions take heavy toll on restaurants, gyms
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The on again, off again rhythm of operating through pandemic restrictions ranging from capacity limits to lockdowns has been a struggle for all manner of business. But without question, some sectors have been impacted harder than others.
Township approves addition to building department staffing
MAPLETON – Council has approved the addition of one full-time staff position to the township’s building department.
Community Safety and Well-being Plan update provided to Minto council
MINTO – Council here has received on update on the Wellington County Community Safety and Well-being Plan. All municipalities were mandated by the Ministry of the Solicitor General to create their own plan by mid-2021.
Schools closed, hospitals limit surgeries as Omicron variant spreads
TORONTO – With case rates skyrocketing due to the highly-transmissible Omicron variant as the…
Gyms join to offer online sessions
MOUNT FOREST – With Ontario moving back to a modified version of step two of the Roadmap to Reopen, a local martial arts trainer is joining forces with owners of other gyms and fitness businesses around the province to offer an online alternative.
If it’s ‘not a coverup’ what is it?
A key moment in the provincial government’s press conference announcing the latest pandemic…
County offering emergency child care for eligible frontline workers
GUELPH – The County of Wellington is back in the emergency child care business. The county announced on Jan. 5 it is working with licensed child care operators in Guelph and Wellington County to offer an Emergency School Age Child Care Program.