WELLINGTON COUNTY – A county-wide survey indicates about 68 per cent of businesses have operated continuously throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, while close to 31% re-opened after a temporary closure and just over 1% shut down permanently.
Nater named opposition critic for middle class prosperity
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Local Conservative MP John Nater has new portfolio as opposition critic for middle-class prosperity. Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole announced changes to the Official Opposition’s “shadow cabinet” on Feb. 10
Invest Well provides $60,000 to businesses in 2020
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Invest Well Community Improvement Program provided $60,000 in grant funding for 10 projects across the county in 2020.
Local paramedics expand services in response to pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service (GWPS) continues to meet response time targets despite staffing challenges caused by paramedics infected by the COVID-19 virus.
Home builder, metal fabricator purchase lots in Palmerston Industrial Park
MINTO – The sale of two Palmerston Industrial Park building lots, including one for a condominium-style business park complex, have been approved by town council.
Tender awarded for bridge rehab projects in Guelph-Eramosa
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A $1-million tender for rehabilitation of two bridges on Jones Baseline in Guelph-Eramosa has been approved by Wellington County council.
Minto approves action plan to assist local non-profit groups
MINTO – Town council has approved spending up to $19,500 on an action plan to support local non-profit service and cultural organizations dealing with the impact of COVID-19.
South Bruce nuclear dump opponents address Minto council
MINTO – A group fighting a proposal to locate an underground dumpsite for radioactive nuclear waste in neighbouring South Bruce brought its concerns to council here on Feb. 2.
Minto moving forward with flood mitigation planning
MINTO – Council here has approved the Harriston Flood Mitigation Study and directed staff to work on designs and a financial plan to implement the study’s recommendations, including diversion of the Maitland River around the town.
Nearly all Wellington Terrace residents have received their first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Nearly all residents of Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care facility have received a first dose of vaccine against COVID-19 with the second dose slated to be administered by mid-February.
County opts for further study of community safety zones
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Establishing community safety zones around the county will be considered as part of a roads master action plan, after a proposal to fast-track implementation of the traffic control measures failed to gain approval at the committee level.
County passes budget with 1.2% tax increase
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A 2021 budget with a 1.2 per cent increase in the county portion of property taxes was approved by county council on Jan. 28. County residents can expect to pay about $8 more in taxes per $100,000 assessment on the county portion of their tax bills.
Report recommends $38-million diversion of river around Harriston
MINTO – Redirecting the Maitland River around Harriston is the ultimate long-term solution to flooding problems in the town, states a major report that recommends working in stages to complete and fund the $38-million project over the next two decades.
Minto council approves rezoning of severed lot in agricultural area
MINTO – Town council approved a rezoning to limit uses of a newly-created rural lot to activities consistent with agricultural zoning.
Mapleton council meetings now on YouTube
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Township of Mapleton announced on Jan. 15 that council meetings are now being recorded and uploaded to the township’s YouTube account after each meeting.