PALMERSTON – Minto council has approved a tender of $2.45 million for Derby Street reconstruction in Palmerston.
Citizens group, police partner to offer car theft prevention seminar
ERIN – As an attempt to combat recent car theft in Erin, resident David Spencer held an educational car theft prevention seminar on May 23 at Centre 2000.
Developer requests exemption to subdivision bylaw
ERIN – A part-lot exemption bylaw for a planned subdivision was approved at a May 23 meeting.
Emotions run high as group returns to council for answers on ‘neutrality’ bylaw
MINTO – A delegation returned to town council on Tuesday, as proponents of a petition pushed for answers regarding a requested “neutrality” bylaw.
Erin council briefs: Economic development stimulus, theft prevention seminar, new alcohol policy
ERIN – Council here supported a motion put forward by councillor Cathy Aylard to allocate $40,000 from the town’s economic development reserve “over and above” the regular economic development budget to support economic development activities.
Starlight Gala aims to raise over $200,000 for hospital equipment
HARRISTON – The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation holds its 21st annual Starlight Gala on May 25.
Subdivision delayed again
MINTO – A draft plan of subdivision for Breymark Homes has been delayed for a third time.
CWDHS at CyberTitan national finals
WATERLOO – After surviving state rounds in December, Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) competed in the finals at the University of Waterloo on May 8 against 13 teams from across Canada.
New Harriston shop receives $1,000 grant
HARRISTON – A $1,000 signage grant has been approved by Minto council at a May 7 meeting.
Elora Plein Air Festival brings 1,800 visitors to the Elora Centre for the Arts
ELORA – Artists near and far came to the Elora Plein Air Festival and showed off their artistic skills.
Town councillors concerned over bridge and culvert construction
ERIN – Town councillors are concerned about the future reconstruction of a bridge and culvert south of Orton.
Resident celebrates 50 years of music
HARRISTON – Local resident Dorothy Harrison is celebrating 50 years of music, memories and harmony.
Arthur resident installs ‘one-of-a-kind’ six-floor living wall in Ottawa
OTTAWA – A woman-owned business has recently installed a 77-foot living wall inside the University of Ottawa.
Resident celebrates 50 years of music
HARRISTON – Local resident Dorothy Harrison is celebrating 50 years of music, memories and harmony.
Drug, traffic violations among priorities for OPP
MINTO – Dangerous traffic violations and drug use in the community are among the police focuses highlighted in a recent OPP report to town council.