WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of local municipal employees paid over $100,000 per year went up by 38 per cent last year. The salaries were published by the province as part of the Public Sector Salary Disclosure List.
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Winter weather, labour shortage lead to missed waste collection
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has asked for patience from residents experiencing issues with curbside waste collection as it works to resolve the issues related to weather and staffing shortages.
‘Ask for Angela’ campaign aims to help victims of gender-based violence, human trafficking
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Victim Services Wellington and Loblaw Companies Ltd. have partnered to bring the “Ask for Angela” campaign to Wellington County.
Memorial golf tournament hits $1-million milestone
CLIFFORD – What started out as two teenagers falling in love, has turned into a 20-year-long golf tournament that has raised over $1 million for local hospitals in need.
Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team opens Harriston clinic
HARRISTON – The grand opening of the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team clinic here was a hit with members of the Harriston community.
Councillor supports resolution asking province to ‘treat all municipalities fairly’
MINTO – The Town of Cochrane is calling on the Province of Ontario to treat all municipalities fairly and provide equivalent budget funding.
Montana couple finds family roots in Minto
MINTO – What started out as a road trip through Ontario ended up with a couple reconnecting with their roots.
Minto celebrates Canada in Harriston, Clifford
MINTO – Crossroads Life Church in Harriston is hosting its annual Canada Day celebration on July 1.
Brass Ridge Acres wins 2024 PitchIt Minto Business Plan competition
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto and the LaunchIt Business Exploration Centre selected Brass Ridge Acres as winners of the 12th Annual PitchIt Minto Business competition.
Minto Pride to hold drag night in Harriston
HARRISTON – Minto Pride is hosting a drag night fundraiser on June 29 at the Crown Harriston cultural centre.
Theatre guild casting for Anne of Green Gables
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre has issued an open casting call for Anne of Green Gables – The Musical.
Harriston-Minto Fall Fair Ambassador competition returns
MINTO – The Harriston-Minto Fall Fair Ambassador contestants for the 2024-25 year are getting ready for the program on July 5.
Blessings to You Centre donates $7,000 to fund families in Minto and Mapleton
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Blessings to You Centre supports the Community Resource Centre in Fergus by providing funds for Minto and Mapleton families.
Clifford community plants over 1,000 trees
CLIFFORD – Thanks to about 60 volunteers from Clifford and the surrounding community, 1,000 white spruce, Norway spruce and tamarack seedlings were planted in fields by the trail near the wastewater treatment facility in Clifford on May 11.
Mapleton councillor appointed to fire services management committee
MAPLETON – Council here has appointed councillor Michael Martin to the joint fire services management committee for Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North.