Whether you call it “affordable” or, as some local politicos are terming it these days “attainable,” the cost of housing is a major issue in communities of all sizes across Canada.
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LaunchIt Minto bringing Live2Lead back to community
PALMERSTON - Live2Lead, a half-day, leader development experience designed to equip attendees with new perspectives, practical tools and key takeaways, will be presented at the Norgan Theatre on Oct. 11.
Candidates address agriculture, electoral reform, broadband, gun control
MOOREFIELD - Perth-Wellington federal candidates went head to head on policies at the Maryborough Community Centre during a candidates meeting on Oct. 3.
Mental health, governance, environment among topics at Oct. 2 candidates meeting
FERGUS – The second-candidates meeting in the Wellington-Halton Hills riding filled the Fergus Legion on Oct. 2.
Former title winners show appreciation for pageant organizer
HARRISTON - The Harriston-Minto Agriculture Society celebrated its 160th fall fair this year.
Global compost technology leaders tour Wellington County facilities
MAPLETON - Environmental advances in soil health, waste diversion and community building were celebrated on Sept. 26 at Ross Enterprises here.
Drayton Legion invites youth entries for annual competition
MAPLETON - The Drayton Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is once again inviting all interested Mapleton youths to participate in its annual poster, video and literary contests.
Homicide investigation continues in case of man reported missing from Harriston
GUELPH - Police continue to investigate the March 2019 death of a man reported missing from Harriston as a homicide.
Drayton racks up nine goals in win over Missionary in NDCHL hockey
DRAYTON 9 , MISSIONARY 3 Following a 1-1 tie after the first period, Drayton took the lead in the…
Clifford residents gather for ‘Your Town Rising’ meeting
CLIFFORD - Minto’s economic development manager Belinda Wick-Graham welcomed 50 community-minded citizens to a community meeting on Sept. 4 in Clifford.
Fourplex in Clifford approved after modifications to plan
MINTO – A revised rezoning application for a residential fourplex in Clifford was approved after the developers agreed to make some changes to the proposal.
Palmerston Car and Truck Show donate to family of Jasper More
Funds for treatment - The Palmerston Car and Truck Show committee recently donated $1000 to the family of Jasper More to help with his expenses while taking treatment for MPS in Europe.
Liberal campaign signs stolen, damaged in Perth-Wellington
Elections Canada and three police forces are investigating after more than 100 election signs for Perth-Wellington Liberal candidate Pirie Mitchell appear to have been methodically stolen.
Police lay over 50 charges during Rockwood safety blitz
ROCKWOOD - Police charged over 50 drivers during a safety blitz here on Oct. 2, including two people charged twice in the same day for different infractions.
Province, CUPE sign tentative agreement, averting planned strike
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The province, its school boards and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) reached a tentative deal on Sunday evening, averting a strike that would have impacted local schools.
