Frosted stream – Recent snowfall has created some stunning scenes around northern Wellington,…
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Inviting lighting in Tannery Park
Inviting lighting – Lit with glowing globes and seasonal lighting, the path through Tannery Park…
Chimney fire results in $200,000 damage to Minto house
MINTO – Fire officials are reminding residents about the importance of regular chimney and fireplace maintenance after a chimney fire resulted in around $200,000 damage to a local house on the weekend.
Local workshops target cybersecurity on farms as agriculture goes increasingly digital
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Cybersecurity workshops in Wellington County focused on farmers and the agriculture sector's increasing reliance on digital technology and internet.
Minto opposes county official plan amendment that would restrict growth in small centres
MINTO – Council here is opposing removal of a section of the County of Wellington Official Plan that would prevent even minimal growth in existing rural settlements.
Plan to adjust boundaries of Minto urban centres moving forward
A public meeting was held Dec. 7 on an zoning amendment designed to bring Minto’s zoning bylaw into conformity with a recent County of Wellington official plan amendment.
Minto draft budget projects $4.4 million in capital spending in 2022
MINTO – The Town of Minto will spend just under $4.4 million on capital projects in 2022 if council approves the current budget draft. “Public works, that’s where the majority of it is,” said treasurer Gord Duff.
Andersons Community Christmas dinner returns to original format
PALMERSTON – The Andersons 6th Annual Community Christmas Dinner will return to its…
Food banks across county helping to provide care, joy this Christmas
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the holiday season fast approaching, food banks across the county are gearing up to help local residents celebrate Christmas.
Harriston area church staging Bethlehem Live
MINTO - Anticipation is building at Whites Road Pentecostal Church (WRPC) in Harriston as preparations for the second presentation of the church’s Bethlehem Live drive thru nativity is in full swing.
Halloween Haunt happening in Harriston
HARRISTON – A Halloween Haunt is happening here. Hosted by Harriston Rising, the 2021 Haunt is set to take place on Oct. 29 from 6 to 8pm. Harriston’s main street will be closed through the downtown area for the event.
Walking programs offered in Minto
MINTO - Free walking programs got under way in Clifford, Harriston and Palmerston earlier this month.
Local women join select ranks of gold Discovery Award recipients
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two northern Wellington women are now among a handful of Canadians who have attained a gold level Discovery Award. Rose van Sickle of Harriston and Penny Rankin of Mount Forest recently became the third and fourth Canadian recipients of gold badges through the program.
Minto council wants more information before considering rainbow crosswalks
MINTO – Town council wants more information before considering a request from the local Pride committee to install rainbow crosswalks in the town’s three urban centres.
Nursing home inspection reports reveal resident injury, verbal abuse
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Ministry of Long-Term Care inspectors issued written notices to a for-profit seniors' care provider operating in Wellington County after resident injured in fall and another verbally abused.