Community News

MINTO – It’s still too early to tell much about the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on municipal finances here, says treasurer Gordon Duff.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The decision by municipal councils in Minto and Wellington North to share a fire department management team, while approved at separate May 19 video-conference meetings, sparked considerable discussion in both municipalities and was not unanimous in either.

WELLINGTON NORTH – Summer day camps and activities at outdoor pools in both Arthur and Mount Forest have been cancelled for the summer, the township has announced.

MINTO – Two longtime firefighters have recently retired from the Town of Minto’s fire…

MAPLETON – The building department here has resumed full service.

MINTO - Current Minto Fire Chief Chris Harrow has been appointed as the new Director of Fire Services for both municipalities.

MAPLETON - All park open spaces and tennis courts within Mapleton Township, including the already open walking trails, were officially opened on Tuesday.

DRAYTON - For the first time since the Second World War, the Drayton Fair has been cancelled.

MAPLETON – Construction in Mapleton was down in April, compared to the same month the previous yea

MOUNT FOREST – A local business has closed down temporarily after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.

MAPLETON – The township of Mapleton is on track for a year-end deficit of more than $100,000 according to a first quarter operating budget variance report.

ALMA – Mapleton council has received more details of an offer of partnership from a local developer on a proposed retirement complex of up to 250 units here.

MAPLETON – While the province remains under a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some council members here are questioning the need for the township to do so.