WELLINGTON COUNTY – New employees will be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 under a new policy established by Wellington County.
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Town of Minto making room for additional doctors
HARRISTON – The Lions Medical Community Centre is getting closer to having 1,150-square-feet of additional space to accommodate two physicians, a reception area and nursing station as well as waiting, procedure and exam rooms.
Residents voice concern about potential Palmerston development
MINTO - Three Palmerston residents living adjacent a commercially zoned property eyed for development spoke up at an Aug. 17 council meeting. Sinclair Construction, a Palmerston-based home developer, sought approval for a minor frontage variance from town council.
2021 Headstone Hunt to include presentations on WW II history
MINTO - The fifth annual Harriston Superior Monuments Headstone Hunt will return this fall.
Minto Makers’ Market comes to Palmerston
Makers’ Market – Natasha Weber, owner of Paracord Princess Hunting Accessories, was among…
Tri-Town Photo Contest underway in Minto
MINTO – A Tri-Town Photo Contest, sponsored by local downtown organizations, is underway here.
Pandemic has had lasting impact on Seniors Centre for Excellence
MAPLETON – The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 had an immediate and lasting impact on operations of the local Seniors Centre for Excellence, says program coordinator Helen Edwards.
Minto seeking clarity around boundaries from official plan review
MINTO – Council here wants to see clear policies around urban boundary expansion emerge from an ongoing review of the County of Wellington Official Plan.
Farmers Markets regular stops along Guelph Wellington Farmers Market Trail
Farmers markets – Farmers Markets in Palmerston, Drayton and Mount Forest are regular stops…
North Wellington municipalities reactivate Digital Service Squad
Northern Wellington municipalities will once again be offering local businesses assistance with their online commerce efforts. The Minto Chamber of Commerce, Township of Wellington North and Township of Mapleton have announced receipt of a 11,884 Digital Main Street program grant.
Council approves plan for spending remaining recovery, modernization funding
MINTO – Town council has approved a staff report outlining spending plans for about $350,000 in provincial and federal funds remaining from various programs.
Minto council concerned about careless use of fireworks
MINTO – Town council has authorized staff to implement a public education campaign aimed at encouraging safe and considerate use of fireworks in the municipality.
Developer plans industrial mall in Minto
MINTO – Council has approved a land sale to an Orangeville-based developer planning to construct an industrial mall in Palmerston. The sale of a 3.6-acre parcel of land at 345 Minto Road to Golden Canadian Homes for $126,000 was approved at the July 13 Minto council meeting.
Taste Real providing passports to local food
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Taste Real launches “passports” encouraging people to get out and explore county farmers' markets in a fun way.
Trusscore expands product line with acquisition of Westech
PALMERSTON - A Minto-based manufacturer of sustainable alternatives to traditional building materials has acquired the assets of Calgary-based Westech Building Products.