WELLINGTON COUNTY - April showers in sugar bushes are a little sweeter this year.
Palmerston
Derby Street extension proposed to ease traffic concerns in new subdivision
PALMERSTON – Some local residents remain concerned about a proposal to increase the density of a planned subdivision here despite the addition of an additional access road and a park area.
Organizers pleased with ‘Freedom Convoy’
NORTH WELLINGTON – Perth-Wellington “Freedom Convoy” organizers are thrilled with their event on Feb. 21, calling it “a fantastic day” and “a positive experience.”
Perth-Wellington ‘Freedom Convoy’ set to roll on Feb. 19
WELLINGTON COUNTY – An anti-mandate protest set to roll through the area on Feb. 19 will proceed, despite an announcement earlier this week from Ontario Premier Doug Ford that the province is ending its vaccine passport system at the end of the month.
‘Building bridges’ the goal for new day program for developmentally-delayed adults
PALMERSTON – Renovations are complete and the finishing touches added with only four weeks remaining before the March 7 opening of the Building Bridges Adult Day Program, a new business providing services to adults with developmental delays.
Local business purchases lot in Palmerston Industrial Park
MINTO – Town council has approved the sale of a Palmerston Industrial Park lot to a local business. On Jan. 18 council authorized an agreement to sell Multi Shelter Solutions the 1.7 acre property at 425 Minto Road for $102,000.
Blood donor clinic planned in Palmerston on Jan. 27
PALMERSTON – A blood donor clinic is planned here on Jan. 27.
Scenic seasonal sight in Palmerston
Postcard pretty – The gates to Lions Heritage Park, with the historic Old 81 train engine…
Local hospitals update visitor guidelines, offer tips on accessing COVID-19 tests
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Effective Dec. 23, essential care partners must be two-dose vaccinated and social visits are no longer permitted.
Palmerston EarlyOn centre opens doors on Jan. 4
PALMERSTON - The County of Wellington’s new EarlyON Child and Family Centre in Palmerston will open its doors to local families on Jan. 4.
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.
Palmerston puts on a light show for Santa Claus
Palmerston threw down the welcome mat for Santa on Dec. 4, as it held its first in-person, for-real parade since 2019.
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…