MINTO – A company planning to redevelop an energy storage facility in the Harriston Industrial Park is seeking a motion of support from Minto town council.
Community News
Minto wants to keep expanded Clifford urban boundary in place
MINTO – The Town of Minto will ask the Ontario government to leave a recent expansion of the Clifford Urban boundary in place.
Minto prepares for future water/wastewater system needs
MINTO – Water and sewage system capacity in some areas of Minto may not be sufficient to handle rapid growth without future upgrades, council here has learned.
Harriston hosts annual Christmas parade
HARRISTON - The Santa Claus parade lit up the night in the community’s downtown on Nov. 18.
Wellington Heights to launch new cosmetology program next year
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest has announced a new cosmetology program will be launched at the school beginning in September 2024.
Parent council raises money to build new playground
PALMERSTON – Palmerston Public School (PPS) has had a long-standing vision of a new playground for its school yard. The old playground was in need of an upgrade.
Blessings to You Centre supports Community Connections dinners
PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School hosted a community connections dinner that brought together community members, staff and students to connect and discuss ideas of how the school and community can work together to benefit students.
Junior Boys Volleyball Team wins D4 Championship
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary school junior boys volleyball team travelled to Shelburne to compete in the District 4 playoff tournament on Nov. 7.
Christmas in Toyland theme for parade
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions Club is once again hosting the community’s annual Santa Claus Parade.
Changing Hands Thrift Store celebrates Grand Opening
HARRISTON – An official opening for Changing Hands Thrift Store located in downtown Harriston was held on Oct. 26.
Eh-2-Zed opens in Harriston
HARRISTON – Eh-2-Zed, owned by Jan Campbell, recently opened in the LaunchIT Try-It Retail Incubator in Harriston.
Countryside Midwifery Services relocates to Harriston Medical Clinic
HARRISTON – Countryside Midwifery Services recently relocated to the Harriston Medical Clinic, providing much-needed midwifery services to the community.
November is Falls Prevention Month
Likely many of us have thought in recent days, “How is it November already?”
Harriston Curling Club hosting house tour
HARRISTON – The Harriston Curling Club will host its 14th annual Christmas Rocks House Tour on Dec. 2.
Two tree lightings planned in Mount Forest on Nov. 24
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Chamber of Commerce and BIA have partnered this year to offer two Christmas Tree Lightings in Mount Forest on Nov. 24.