MAPLETON – Building permit fees here need to rise by 18 per cent across the board, and planning fees by 84 per cent on average in order to achieve full cost recovery according to consultant’s reports presented at a public meeting.
Local paramedics recognized for exemplary service
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Three local paramedics were among 65 from across the province to receive Governor General Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal bars at a ceremony at Queen’s Park on Dec. 13.
Dr. Terry Fisk retires after nearly five decades of veterinary medicine
HARRISTON – Recently retired after nearly 50 years in veterinary medicine, Dr. Terry Fisk has no doubts about his chosen career path. “The only thing I ever wanted to be was a veterinarian," he said.
Resolutions for a somewhat saner New Year
The coming of a new year is generally viewed as a time of renewal – an opportunity to shake off the shackles of past imperfection and move on with a view to revitalization.
Minto applies for $48,000 grant to buy generator
MINTO – The Town of Minto is applying for a $48,000 Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG) to install a generator at the Palmerston and District Community Centre.
County officially requests removal of newly-added Erin lands from Greenbelt
GUELPH – The County of Wellington has officially requested over 7,000 acres of land in the Town of Erin that was added to the Greenbelt last year be removed from the provincially protected area.
Minto council approves 2024 budget with 4.4% levy increase
MINTO – Town council has approved a 2024 budget including a 4.39 per cent increase in the local levy and a tax rate increase of 1.74%.
County planning symposium on health, housing in region
GUELPH – The County of Wellington is planning a health and housing symposium early next year that will touch on issues around mental health, addiction and homelessness.
We’ve come undone
Ontario is literally coming undone.
Federal program improving access to child care, but worker shortage looms
GUELPH – The federal government’s Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) program is transforming access to childcare both nationally and locally, but it’s also creating staffing challenges, according to a report from Wellington County’s Children’s Early Years (CEY) division.
OCIF reduction expected to impact county’s 2024 budget
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The combined Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) allocation for Wellington County and its member municipalities will fall by more than $730,000 next year.
Wellington Road 11 lane closure planned on Dec. 19 for bridge rehabilitation
MAPLETON – A lane closure is planned on Dec. 19 on Wellington Rd 11 between Wellington Road 45 and Mapleton 4th Line.
Mapleton council approves funding support for projects by four local groups
MAPLETON – Council here has approved financial support totaling about $15,000 from the township’s 50/50 funding program for projects by four local groups.
Township considers ice time allocation policy for PMD arena
MAPLETON – The township’s Parks and Recreation Committee is looking at creating a policy regarding allocation of ice time at the PMD arena.
Andersons receive Wishbone Award for community Christmas dinner
MINTO – Organizers of a local event that brings hundreds together for fellowship and a Christmas Day meal are among the recipients of the first-ever Wishbone Awards.