PALMERSTON – Minto town council’s approval of a site plan control agreement for a residential development at Victoria and Henry Streets here paved the way for a 26-unit townhouse development to proceed.
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Derrick Thomson recognized by OMAA
MINTO – Town CAO Derrick Thomson was recently recognized with an award from the Ontario Municipal Administrators Association (OMAA).
Optimist Club of Moorefield make donation to Drayton Food Bank
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Optimist Club of Moorefield have not been able to hold…
Mount Forest resident celebrates 100th birthday with family members
MOUNT FOREST – Longtime Mount Forest resident Irene Grafe celebrates her 100th birthday on…
Minto residents recognized by province for volunteering
MINTO - Members of the Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society were recently recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport.
Virtual mayor’s breakfast April 16
MINTO – The Town of Minto and the Minto Chamber of Commerce are hosting a virtual mayor’s breakfast event on April 16.
Are we still in an emergency?
It’s hard to ignore the numerous contradictions that flow from the rapid assembly and revision of government-issued pandemic rules and regulations.
Building activity steady in Mapleton Township in 2020
MAPLETON – The Mapleton building department issued 338 permits for construction valued at $54,153,800 in 2020.
Minto Scavenger Hunt winners announced
Skilled scavengers - The Tri-Town Scavenger Hunt, hosted by Harriston Rising, Clifford Connects and All Aboard Palmerston, wrapped up on March 7.
Most Canadians still spending less a year after emergency declared
OTTAWA - Payments Canada recently released the data on Canadian payment trends since the onset of COVID-19, showing that spending below pre-pandemic levels continues, and that Canadians demonstrate an ongoing reluctance to handle cash, payment terminals and ATMs.
Serene spring scene in Minto
Serene spring scene – A large flock of swans could be observed floating in a flooded field…
New organizational structure for passive trails, parks in Minto
MINTO – A new organizational structure is being put in place for managing passive trails and parks here.
Wellington County Learning Centre announce winners of Holiday Story Program
Holiday stories - The Wellington County Learning Centre in Arthur recently announced the VanGerven family is the winner of the centre’s Holiday Story Program.
Dangerous driving charge for man on Highway 401
PUSLINCH – On March 14 at about 3:30am, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a vehicle…
Finding a fit
The question for Conservatives this past weekend at their annual virtual meeting seemed pretty simple.