Calander sales – Clifford Lions Club member Judy Worsley, left, recently presented Patty Mock…
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Norwell student awarded Schulich Leader Scholarship
HARRISTON – Daniel Weppler, a student at Norwell District Secondary School (NDSS), has received a Schulich Leader Scholarship. The program gives students $80,000 to $100,000 to use toward their post-secondary education.
Minto approves minor variance to reduce rear-yard setback for residence
MINTO – Town council has approved a minor variance to allow a two-storey home with a reduced rear yard setback to be built on a Thomas Street property in Harriston.
Minto residents march against hate
HARRISTON – A crowd numbering in the hundreds participated in a solidarity march against hate here on June 14.
Police investigating local TikTok video referencing London truck attack
HARRISTON – Police are investigating a "disgusting" TikTok video originating in Harriston that makes "disturbing" references to the recent murder of four members of the Afzaal and Salman family in London, Ontario.
More murals in Minto
More murals in Minto – Artist Blaze Wiradharma drew plenty of attention last week as he worked on…
Welcome receptions planned for newcomers
MINTO - The Town of Minto and local downtown revitalization committees are planning “Pop-Up Newcomers’ Welcome Receptions” in Clifford, Harriston and Palmerston for new residents to stop by and learn more about their new community.
Minor variance paves way for land-lease development in Harriston
MINTO – Town council has approved a minor variance to facilitate the construction of 16 land-lease single-detached senior dwellings on a half-acre property in Harriston.
Roller blading on a sunny Sunday afternoon
Roller blading – Ben Rogers, left and Lincoln Cain took advantage of a sunny Sunday afternoon…
Town provides backing for medical centre expansion in Harriston
MINTO - Town council has agreed the municipality will back a mortgage to fund a building addition for the Harriston Lions Medical Centre, in order to facilitate local physician recruitment efforts.
Dominos provides pizza treat for blood donors
Domino’s donates - Donors at the Palmerston Blood Donor Clinic on April 29 received an extra treat for their efforts.
Take out Daffodil Luncheon benefits cancer society
CLIFFORD - Jim and Joanne Weltz hosted their annual Daffodil Luncheon for the Cancer Society on April 29 at Gramma Jo’s Restaurant in Clifford.
Climate adaptation plan could be part of solution to flooding woes: Chisholme
MINTO – An adaptation plan for protecting infrastructure from the effects of climate change could be part of the long-term solution to Harriston’s chronic flooding problems, says Wellington County's climate change coordinator.
Town of Minto to reconsider sale of Beehive Park
MINTO – Town council has agreed to reconsider the planned sale of Beehive Park.
More downtown murals planned in Town of Minto
MINTO – New murals will be added to the streetscape in both Harriston and Palmerston this year. Business and economic manager Belinda Wick Graham told Minto council on April 20 about plans for murals at Harriston Foodland and on the town-owned Lions Club shed in Heritage Park in Palmerston.