WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local planning committee is recommending Wellington County council request an adjustment to population intensification targets set for this area by the province.
Council turns down new Drayton dog park proposal
MAPLETON – Township council has once again rejected the idea of a dog park in Drayton.
County shifts committee responsibility for Continuum of Care
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Responsibility for accessing upper tier funding for Wellington County’s proposed Continuum of Care seniors community project has been switched from the county’s information, heritage and seniors (IHS) committee to administration, finance and human resources (AFHR).
Wellington County records $7-million budget surplus for 2020
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County coffers are fuller than expected after ending 2020 with a surplus of nearly $7 million, thanks to a combination of budget adjustments and an influx of cash from upper levels of government.
Minto approves policy for commemorative benches, trees
MINTO - Town council approved a commemorative bench and tree policy during the May 4 meeting.
Town of Minto supports call to lift ban on golf, outdoor activities
MINTO - Town council here is supporting a resolution calling for the province to withdraw its prohibition on golfing and other outdoor recreational activities that could be enjoyed while following pandemic-related public health guidelines.
Climate adaptation plan could be part of solution to flooding woes: Chisholme
MINTO – An adaptation plan for protecting infrastructure from the effects of climate change could be part of the long-term solution to Harriston’s chronic flooding problems, says Wellington County's climate change coordinator.
County officials part of meeting with Trudeau on housing, homelessness
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The 2021 federal budget as it relates to housing and homelessness in Guelph and Wellington County was the topic of an April 26 virtual meeting involving city and county officials and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
County council defers approval of speed management guidelines
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County council has deferred adoption of new speed management guidelines pending receipt of further data through the implementation phase.
County councillors question removal of police resource officers from schools
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Some county councillors are not happy about an Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) decision to remove School Resource Officers from local schools. However, council is planning to gather more information to provide any response to the decision.
Climate mitigation initiatives could benefit farmers: Chisholme
MAPLETON – Local farmers may be able to take advantage of two new federal programs aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, says Wellington County climate change coordinator Karen Chisholme.
Mapleton approves water tower design elements
MAPLETON – The new water tower in Drayton will follow the colour scheme of the Mapleton logo and the village’s name will appear on the tower along with the township’s.
Mapleton projecting small year-end deficit based on first quarter financial results
MAPLETON – Township staff here are projecting a small year-end deficit based on the municipality’s first quarter financial results.
Former Wellington County planner joins Mapleton staff
MAPLETON – The township is creating its own planning department and aims to pass on any savings over the current system to end users.
Mapleton Township to review restrictions on shipping containers
MAPLETON – The township will review regulations on use of shipping containers and seacans on local properties as part of an upcoming housekeeping amendment to the local zoning bylaw.