MAPLETON – Council here is considering a plan that would see the township spend almost $14 million on water and wastewater infrastructure over the next five years.
County council cancels cost of living pay increases for non-union staff
GUELPH – Non-union of employees of Wellington County will not receive a cost of living pay increase for 2021 and council members will have their remuneration frozen at 2020 levels for the coming year.
Minto council briefs: Town cancels Fire and Ice Family New Year’s Eve celebration
MINTO – At the Sept. 15 meeting, council approved a staff recommendation to the cancel the Dec. 31 event due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Wellington North to lower speed limit on sideroad
WELLLINGTON NORTH – Township council has approved a plan to lower the speed limit on Sideroad 3 West, from Sally Street to Wellington Road 6, from 80 to 60km/h.
New Mount Forest entrance signs spark debate and vandalism
MOUNT FOREST – Entrance signs to most communities don’t generate a lot of discussion. However, Mount Forest’s welcome markers, featuring the slogan “High – Healthy- Happy” have long been a conversation piece and a local landmark.
Development report shows Wellington North is on the grow
WELLINGTON NORTH – A report showing considerable development underway and pending in this township is both a good news story and a cautionary tale, according to municipal officials.
Free leaf and yard waste drop off to be offered at county landfill, transfer sites
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington County residents should be able to take leaf and yard waste to Wellington County landfill and transfers stations for free beginning in October.
Public meeting held on 138-unit subdivision planned in Harriston
HARRISTON – A public meeting on a proposed official plan amendment and a zoning amendment for a 128-unit plan of subdivision in the southwest corner of Harriston was held here on Sept. 15.
Minto arenas to open in stages
HARRISTON – Arenas in the Town of Minto will be opened in stages for on-ice activities for the 2020-21 season.
No snowmobiles allowed on GRCA trails again this winter
CAMBRIDGE – Despite ongoing discussions, the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and area snowmobile clubs have not been able to reach an agreement to permit snowmobiling to resume on land owned by the authority.
Rural workshop damaged in fire
MAPLETON – Fire caused about $200,000 worth of damage to a manufacturing workshop here on Sept.…
Delegation calls for end to state of emergency, asks council to stand up against mask order
HARRISTON – A delegation of about a dozen local residents asked Minto council to end the local state of emergency and “stand up for the people” against restrictive orders aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19.
Makama Films and Tailored Productions hosted Harriston’s Music in the Park
Music in the Park – Makama Films and Tailored Productions hosted Music in the Park at the…
Gold bike campaign raising funds to assist local youth fighting cancer
MOUNT FOREST – A campaign by a downtown business organization is raising awareness of childhood cancer and funds for a local youth fighting against it.
Wellington County headed for ‘modest surplus’ in 2020 budget
GUELPH – Wellington County councillors are divided on whether to reduce a targeted 4.3 per cent tax increase next year, following a financial update that shows the county is heading for a surplus in 2020.