MINTO – The Town of Minto has decided to keep the municipal administration office closed and continue with virtual council meetings for the time being.
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Council approves $10,000 contribution to Seniors Centre for Excellence
MINTO – Town council has agreed to provide $10,000 to support the continuation of programming to combat isolation among senior citizens through the local Seniors Centre for Excellence.
Minto allocates $80,000 for rehabilitation of pedestrian bridge in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto will spend about $68,000 to address structural concerns with the pedestrian bridge at the Lions Heritage Park in Palmerston, as part of an $80,000 bridge rehabilitation project.
Arthur resident frustrated by use of home fireworks
WELLINGTON NORTH – An Arthur woman is fed up with the use of home fireworks in her neighbourhood.
Council considering new apartment building in Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here is considering whether or not to pass a zoning bylaw amendment, which would allow for the construction of a proposed two-storey apartment building at 773 Princess Street in Mount Forest.
Gotcha game in full swing
Two weeks can be both an eternity and the blink of an eye.
Palmerston couple winners of Tri-Town Photo Contest
Photo contest winners – A Tri-Town Photo Contest is underway in Minto. Details can be found…
Helping those with mental illness
Naomi Osaka, a professional tennis player withdrew from the French Open citing mental health.…
Minto welcomes new businesses with grand-opening celebrations
Minto Grand Openings – A number of businesses in Minto, including several new eateries,…
Wellington OPP investigating series of thefts in Drayton
MAPLETON – On the morning of Aug. 21, 2021, police responded to a number of thefts in the town of…
Wellington North exploring option of hybrid council meetings
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here is looking toward eventually conducting meetings in a hybrid format. At a meeting on Aug. 23, council received a report from township staff outlining the township’s ability to host hybrid in-person/virtual meetings.
Aberfoyle Agricultural Society to host agricultural day
ABERFOYLE – The Aberfoyle Agricultural Society will be hosting an agricultural day on Sept. 11 at the Puslinch Community Centre grounds.
COVID-19 vaccinations required for all new county employees
WELLINGTON COUNTY – New employees will be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 under a new policy established by Wellington County.
Palmerston Marlins dedicate U19 softball game to Dean Fischer
PALMERSTON – Emotions were running high on a beautiful night at the Barb Wright Ball Diamond in Palmerston on Aug. 19. A game between two of the Palmerston Marlins U19 softball teams was dedicated to Dean Fischer, a longtime parent and volunteer with the program who has been battling brain cancer.
Digital main street goes commercial for round three in Mapleton
MAPLETON - Digital Service Squad member Ashley Noble is making a return for round three of the Digital Main Street grants, now available to a broader range of businesses.