MAPLETON – Township council has declined to approve a zoning application aimed at facilitating expansion of a drainage business near Wallenstein.
Community News
Minto Youth Action Council holding costume swap
MINTO – The Minto Youth Action Council (MYAC) is hosting a costume swap on Oct. 16.
Township responds to letter about housing affordability report
WELLINGTON NORTH – New provincial housing minister Paul Calandra wants to know what the top priorities are for municipalities from the Housing Affordability Task Force report.
Groups receive $3,250 each from golf tourney
MINTO – Four local groups received $3,250 each from the proceeds of the 2023 Minto Mayor’s Golf Tournament.
Big Brothers Big Sistersof North Wellington held a WestJet Cares for Kids raffle draw
WELLINGTON NORTH – Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington (BBBSNW) held its WestJet Cares for Kids raffle draw on Sept. 12.
Historical scavenger hunt celebrates Clifford’s 150th
MINTO – The Harriston Historical Society has partnered with Clifford Connects to offer area residents a chance to learn a little bit about the village of Clifford.
Digital Main Street, LaunchIt hosting technology-focused drop-in events
WELLINGTON NORTH – Digital Main Street, along with LaunchIt, will be hosting free workshops for local businesses beginning Oct. 16.
‘April Wine’ rock band members inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame
TORONTO – Members of the rock band April Wine were inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame at Massey Hall in Toronto on Sept. 28.
Culture Days tour: The Lynes Blacksmith shop
KENILWORTH – The historic Lynes Blacksmith shop, built in 1885, in Kenilworth was among the Culture Days tour stops on Sept. 30.
Reunion held for former students of Creekbank School U.S.S. #17
WELLINGTON COUNTY — On Sept. 17, Dianne Stevenson brought together her former classmates from Creekbank School U.S.S. #17.
CKNX to host 22nd Healthcare Heroes Radiothon on Oct. 21
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The 22nd annual CKNX Healthcare Heroes Radiothon will have eight Midwestern Ontario hospital foundations coming together to celebrate local health care on Oct. 21.
Ombudsman recommends changes to Minto procurement, complaint policies
MINTO – The Town of Minto will implement “best practice” recommendations from Ontario’s Ombudsman Paul Dube regarding procurement policies and citizen complaints after receiving a letter from the government watchdog in response to a complaint to his office.
Council now in favour of new crosswalk in downtown Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH – The intersection of Main Street South and King Street East in downtown Mount Forest is being recommended for new pedestrian crossing infrastructure after all.
Palmerston Agricultural Society hosts Tri-County Machines and Memories Tour
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Agricultural Society hosted its third Tri-County Machines and Memories Tour on Oct. 1.
Ontario Public Library Week – Libraries for life!
This month we are celebrating Ontario Public Library Week from Oct. 16 to 22. No matter what stage…