OTTAWA - Perth-Wellington MP John Nater introduced the Food Day in Canada Act in the House of Commons on May 19.
Minto
Provisions for stacked townhomes included in proposed bylaw update
MINTO – Provisions and definitions for “stacked townhomes” are among the key elements of a proposed housekeeping amendment to the Town of Minto zoning bylaw.
Harriston Legion launches campaign to restore accessibility lift
HARRISTON – The Harriston Legion branch has launched an appeal for contributions to assist with the cost of repairing the accessibility lift (elevator) in their building.
Bloomer Blitz underway to aid refugees
HARRISTON – Harriston United Church has issued a challenge to the community- they are aiming to collect 1,000 pairs of new underwear by the end of June to aid Ukrainian refugees.
Palmerston student wins Junior Colour Poster award in Palmerston Legion competition
Poster winner – Palmerston Public School student Grayson Dann won first place for the Junior…
Minto Pride, downtown groups to receive golf tourney proceeds
MINTO – Recipients of the proceeds of the upcoming 2022 Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament were presented to council on May 17.
Harriston Legion held final Catch the Ace draw
Caught the ace – Harriston Legion Branch 296 held the final draw for its second Catch the Ace event on May 5. The first ticket drawn determined a weekly prize winner and the second ticket drawn produced the ace of spades and a progressive jackpot winner.
Society plans fundraising garage sale
HARRISTON - The Harriston Historical Society is hosting a fundraising garage sale on the weekend of May 27 to 29, beginning at 9am each day.
Farmers markets team up to again offer trail, box initiatives
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring a Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail to the community.
Public health begins regular mosquito larvicide program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local health unit has begun its regular mosquito larvicide program. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced the start of the program, which will run until early October, in a press release on May 19.