GUELPH – The region’s top doctor has praised the County of Wellington for the municipality’s “incredible contribution to fighting the unprecedented threat of COVID-19.”
Wellington County on track to post surplus for fiscal year
GUELPH – The County of Wellington is on track to record a budget surplus between $1.1 million and $1.75 million for 2022.
County interested in purchasing Guelph properties from Catholic school board
GUELPH – The County of Wellington is interested in purchasing three properties here from the Wellington Catholic District School Board.
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee recognized at Wellington County council meeting
GUELPH – The Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth the Second was recognized at the June 30 Wellington County council meeting.
County bumps up capital budget for museum projects
GUELPH – County council has approved an increased capital budget for several projects at the Wellington County Museum and Archives. A total of five capital projects are budgeted and targeted for construction at the museum in 2022.
Wellington County’s Green Legacy program plants three millionth tree
ABOYNE – Wellington County’s Green Legacy program celebrated the planting of its three millionth tree here on June 29.
Inaugural Raleway Festival held in Palmerston
Raleway Festival – The Town of Minto hosted the inaugural Raleway Festival at the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum on June 25. Nearly 500 people attended.
Council concerned about red tape resulting from housing legislation
MINTO – Officials here are concerned some provincial efforts aimed at improving housing affordability are doing more to create red tape than to correct the problem. A report presented to town council by Triton Engineering senior planner Bill White at the June 21 meeting outlines numerous concerns.
Harriston bank robbed at gunpoint
HARRISTON – Police are investigating an armed robbery at the RBC bank here June 22.
Council approves subdivision agreement for Harriston development
MINTO – Town council has approved a subdivision agreement and water/wastewater allocation for phase one of the Mex Developments residential development at the south end of Harriston.
Recruitment challenges reaching ‘crisis’ level for health care system
MAPLETON – Councillors here heard local health care recruitment challenges have reached “crisis” level. Mapleton council approved a $10,000 contribution to assist with the work of the local health care professional recruitment committee on June 14.
Harriston Garden Festival more than just gardens
Festival attraction – Plants and garden accessories weren’t the only attraction at the…
Town finalizes agreement for sale of industrial land
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto has finalized an agreement to sell 1.2 acres of land in the Harriston Industrial Park.
Council endorses draft plan of subdivision for Clair Ridges development
PALMERSTON – Minto council has endorsed a draft plan of subdivision for the Clair Ridges development here and is recommending approval to the County of Wellington.
Minto council set to return to in-person meetings
MINTO – Council here will return to meeting in-person for its next regular session on June 21. Mayor George Bridge noted the change during the June 7 meeting, held via video conference.