WELLINGTON NORTH – While adopting a plan that would see water and wastewater rates rise by 1.5 per cent annually from 2022 to 2026, council reserved the right to review a planned increase for next year.
Warden: following ‘common sense guidelines’ key to keeping COVID-19 case count low
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Despite a rise in the daily count of new and active COVID-19 cases in Ontario in recent weeks, the number of local cases has remained relatively low.
County approves plan to seek funding for $135-million Continuum of Care project
GUELPH – Wellington County will apply for additional federal and provincial funding and reach out to local legislators for support for the proposed Continuum of Care project.
Ombudsman to become Wellington North’s closed meeting investigator
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Ontario Ombudsman will become the closed meeting investigator for this municipality as of Jan. 1.
Council ponders capital spending ‘holiday’ to keep tax levy stable
WELLINGTON NORTH – While “a short holiday” from some capital spending “makes sense,” in order to hold the line for local taxpayers struggling through a global pandemic, Mayor Andy Lennox wants to ensure necessary projects move forward next year.
LaunchIt successful with move to virtual training platforms
MINTO – LaunchIt Minto was successful in providing training and assistance online while closed to the public during the early stages of the pandemic.
Minto officials: no problems revealed during surprise kennel inspections
MINTO - A staff report on unannounced inspections conducted on all Minto dog kennels revealed well-run operations with clean, comfortable facilities that provide access to outdoor areas.
Weekend showings halted at Norgan Theatre in Palmerston
MINTO – The Norgan Theatre in Palmerston will temporarily halt weekend film showings due to poor attendance resulting from a lack of new-release films.
Move to Saturday, location switch boosts farmers market
WELLINGTON NORTH – A move to Saturday mornings and a change of location gave the Wellington North Farmers Market a boost in terms of visitors and vendor participation in 2020.
Councillors allocated $1,500 for technology upgrades to facilitate remote work
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township councillors here will have access to up to $1,500 each for technology upgrades to facilitate remote work and meetings.
Firefighters respond to garage fire in Holstein, chimney fire near Mount Forest
HOLSTEIN – Firefighters from Mount Forest and Arthur stations responded to a garage fire on Grey Road 109 in Holstein along with Dundalk firefighters on Oct. 20.
Two hospitalized for smoke inhalation after fire at Harriston apartment complex
HARRISTON – Two residents of a John Street apartment complex were taken to hospital and treated for smoke inhalation following a fire here on Oct. 20.
Township considers supplementing county program with loose leaf pickup in urban areas
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here will consider a motion at its Oct. 26 meeting to direct township staff to conduct a leaf pickup in urban areas of the township during the second week of November.
Mayor urges councillors to provide input on county master transportation plan
WELLINGTON NORTH – Mayor Andy Lennox urged township council members to provide input during the county’s master transportation planning process.
Rezoning approved to allow six-unit townhouse
WELLINGTON NORTH – A rezoning application to facilitate construction of a six-unit townhouse on Birmingham Street in Mount Forest has been approved by township council.