Among the axioms we live by in the world of journalism is that stories, editorials and columns we expect to cause a stir often don’t, while reports we deem innocuous can end up setting off a firestorm.
Council considers funding request from Harriston Historical Society
MINTO – Town council is considering a request from the Harriston Historical Society for financial assistance with two projects.
Alternate winter programming at Clifford arena proving popular
MINTO – Alternative winter programming at the Clifford arena, where ice has not been installed for several seasons, is proving popular, Minto council heard at its April 2 meeting.
Harriston RV waste station to be decommissioned
MINTO – The recreational vehicle (RV) waste disposal site at the Harriston fairgrounds will be decommissioned, effective June 1.
Leslie Motors opens new EV charging stations
HARRISTON – Electric vehicle (EV) operators now have the opportunity for a quick recharge at a vehicle dealership here. Leslie Motors held a grand opening for two new level three EV charging stations at its Elora Street Ford dealership on April 6.
Municipalities concerned with lack of funds for housing support
Councillors here have expressed support for several pieces of correspondence calling on upper levels of government to provide more funds to help small municipalities deal with housing issues.
Minto council supports call for combined conferences
MINTO – Council here is supporting a resolution calling on the Ontario Good Roads Association and Rural Ontario Municipal Association to go back to the past practice of holding a combined annual conference.
Volunteers sought for Family and Children Services
MINTO – Family and Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County is looking for volunteers, especially those able to drive clients to activities and appointments.
Mini storage facility planned in Harriston Industrial Park
MINTO – A new 10,000-square-foot mini-storage facility has been proposed for a .36 hectre (.91 acre) lot in the Harriston Industrial Park.
Municipalities concerned with lack of funds for housing support
MINTO – While it didn’t result in any official action, councillors here expressed support for several pieces of correspondence calling on upper levels of government to provide more funds to help small municipalities deal with housing issues.
Volunteers sought for FCSGW
MINTO – Family and Children Services of Guelph and Wellington County (FCSGW) is looking for volunteers, especially those able to drive clients to activities and appointments.
Minto council supports call for combined conferences
MINTO – Council here is supporting a resolution calling on the Ontario Good Roads Association and Rural Ontario Municipal Association to go back to the past practice of holding a combined annual conference.
Mini storage facility planned in Harriston Industrial Park
MINTO – A new 10,000-square-foot mini storage facility has been proposed for a .36 hectre (.91 acre) lot in the Harriston Industrial Park.
Provincial budget measure may fall short of municipalities’ needs: warden
WELLINGTON COUNTY – “Building a Better Ontario” is the theme of the 2024 budget released March 26 by provincial Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy. However, Wellington County Warden Andy Lennox says only time will tell if infrastructure funds made available will spark any actual building.
Province touts ‘prudent’ budget despite record spending
QUEEN’S PARK – Government officials say they are taking a “prudent” approach to the province’s finances in the 2024 Ontario budget. But despite a record $214 billion in spending and a $9.8-billion deficit, critics suggest the province is being overly frugal in key areas.