MINTO – Town council has endorsed the scope and process proposed by municipal staff to create a…
County positioned for transition of recycling duties
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The provincial government’s announcement of a transition to full producer responsibility for product and packaging recycling is a step in the right direction, says the chair of Wellington County’s solid waste services committee.
Auditor declares town’s books in good financial order
MINTO – An annual independent audit has found the Town of Minto’s books to be in good financial order.
Provincial announcements at AMO a mixed bag says Warden Kelly Linton
TORONTO – Announcements from provincial government officials at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference represent a mixed bag of good news, bad news and uncertainty, says Wellington County Warden Kelly Linton.
Student Start Up launches youth business ventures
CLIFFORD - The establishment of 40 new youth-run businesses in the region was celebrated with a barbecue at Rotary Park here on Aug. 14.
Minto council approves $7,200 in CIP grants
MINTO – Community Improvement Program (CIP) grants totaling just over $7,200 for enhancements to local businesses were approved by town council on Aug. 6.
Plowing on
As more and more of our entertainment and social activity moves online and indoors, it’s great to see long-time rural traditions such as local fairs and plowing matches remain popular.
Drayton Rotary Cruise Night a success
Cruise Night in Drayton - The Drayton Rotary Club held the first of three planned Cruise Nights on Aug. 12 from 6 to 8pm across from the Drayton fire hall.
Perfect day for plowing at county match
MAPLETON – Perfect weather, plenty of competition and a great local venue added up to a successful 2019 Wellington County Plowing Match on Aug. 15.
Town grants extension on building permit requirement for planned cannabis facility
MINTO – Krosinski Enterprises has been granted a second extension on a deadline to obtain a building permit for a planned marijuana production facility in the Palmerston Industrial Park.
Construction slows through summer
MINTO - Construction activity in the municipality has slowed a bit during the summer compared to last year, but remains well above long-term averages.
Mad Science at the Harriston library featured fun experiments
Mad scientists - A large crowd of local youngsters was on hand for a Mad Science Show at the Wellington County Library Harriston Branch on Aug. 9
Community gathered for Downtown Harriston’s annual street party on Aug. 10
Street Party - Downtown Harriston was a busy place on Aug. 10 as local residents and visitors enjoyed the annual Street Party.
Many pitch in to care for community gardens and flower boxes across county
Centre Wellington flora - Throughout Centre Wellington and around Wellington County municipal staff, local horticultural society members and volunteers pitch in to take care of planting and watering duties in community gardens and flower boxes.
12 Angry Men brings heat to the stage in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE - Most of us have never been in a jury room, certainly not for a case involving a capital crime.