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.
Domm construction awarded contract for Palmerston arena/ballfield upgrades
MINTO – Domm Construction was awarded the contract for a $2-million expansion and enhancement project at the Palmerston arena and ball field.
Scenic seasonal sight in Palmerston
Postcard pretty – The gates to Lions Heritage Park, with the historic Old 81 train engine…
Wind damage impacted area residents in December
Wind damage – It’s been a windy winter so far, with more than one storm impacting area…
Minto approves budget with .85% increase in tax rate
MINTO – Council here has approved a 2022 budget with a local tax rate increase of 0.85%. The increase means a tax hike of just over $11 for local municipal purposes, based on the average residential home assessment of $242,000.