MINTO – “As more information regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19 comes to light, the Town of Minto is taking every precaution to protect all staff and the public,” states an Oct. 16 press release from the town.
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Wellington Heights teacher receives Everyday Hero Award for rock band program
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) teacher Ben McCabe was surprised when he learned he was one of Upper Grand District School Board’s Everyday Heroes for the 2019-20 school year.
Norgan Theatre unveils new mural
Movie house mural – A new mural was unveiled at the Norgan Theatre on Oct. 7 by the All…
Local volunteers lament loss of WE Charity’s Canadian operation
MOUNT FOREST – The fallout from the federal government’s decision to contract delivery of a…
Youth hurt by political fallout
Much ink and airtime has been consumed by the controversy surrounding the federal government’s…
Trusscore partners with TV reno duo
PALMERSTON — Trusscore, a local material science company that makes sustainable, improved…
MPP recognizes farmers during Ontario Agriculture Week
QUEEN’S PARK – Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece recognized farmers’ contributions in…
Program provides meals for seniors
MAPLETON – The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired many individuals and organizations to find ways…
UGDSB holding virtual town hall, survey to gather input on police presence in schools
GUELPH – This October, the Upper Grand District School Board is holding a town hall and survey,…
Mapleton reverting to virtual council meetings
MOOREFIELD – Mapleton council held its last in-person council meeting for the foreseeable future on Oct. 13, as COVID-19 cases continue to climb in the province.
Minto hires deputy chief building official, approves CIP grants
MINTO – Town council has approved two Community Improvement Program (CIP) grants and the hiring of a deputy chief building official.
Town to receive $200 per week for use of train station as assessment centre
MINTO – Town council has officially approved an agreement with North Wellington Health Care for use of the old train station in Harriston as a COVID-19 assessment centre.
Upper Grand’s Umbrella Project puts focus on mental wellness
WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 has caused a hailstorm of mental health issues for staff, students and families of the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB).
Minto council approves accelerated 2021 budget process
MINTO – During the Oct. 6 council meeting, treasurer Gordon Duff presented a schedule that would see next year’s budget approved by mid-December.
Wellington North council learns about volunteer landscape
WELLINGTON NORTH – About 134 of 142 survey respondents in Wellington North say they volunteer in…