MINTO – Councillor Jean Anderson has raised concerns about the increasing use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by businesses and the general public and the potential impact on PPE availability for health care workers.
‘These Booths Were Made for Talking’ public art project unveiled in Clifford
CLIFFORD – The latest public art project in the Town of Minto has hit the streets and is definitely getting people talking.
Group pushes for referendum on South Bruce nuclear waste repository proposal
SOUTH BRUCE – A group attempting to prevent the location of an underground repository for high level nuclear waste in this municipality held a well-attended vehicle rally as members of the group petitioned their council to hold a referendum on the proposal.
WFA pushes back on Mapleton farm tax resolution
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Federation of Agriculture is pushing back against a resolution circulated by the Township of Mapleton calling for the province to undertake a review of the Farm Property Tax Class Rate Program.
Local politicians promote growth through Metz Community Giant Pumpkin Challenge
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Anyone hoping to show up at the 2020 Metz Community Giant Pumpkin Challenge with the largest orange fruit will be facing stiff competition from some of Wellington County’s top political figures.
Township makes plans to work with chamber, BIA on downtown Arthur street enhancements
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township council has agreed to discuss potential streetscape and landscape enhancements in relation to the upcoming Arthur Connecting Link project with the local business community.
Mapleton Buds and Blooms held its annual plant sale on June 6
Plant sale – Mapleton Buds and Blooms held its annual plant sale on June 6 from 9am to noon…
Linton: Move to stage two ‘good news’ for county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The inclusion of the county among the areas allowed to loosen restrictions designed to combat the spread of COVID-19 is good news, but comes with challenges, says Wellington County Warden Kelly Linton.
Breanna Frey happy to be home after life-changing trip to Africa
MAPLETON – When Breanna Frey left Mapleton for Botswana last September, she wasn’t prepared for was a global pandemic that would make getting home a daunting and dangerous endeavour.
Arrest made in heavy equipment theft that sparked massive police response
CLIFFORD – A heavy equipment theft in Brant Township ended with the arrest of a Brockton man near here on June 5.
Minto projects $250,000 budget impact from COVID-19
MINTO – A treasury department report is tentatively projecting a combined $250,000 bottom line impact from COVID-19 on operations and water budgets for the municipality.
Local doctor receives national Rural Long Service Award
PALMERSTON – Dr. Christopher Cressey has been recognized for his lengthy service to patients in rural communities.
Ride Well program could provide positive health impacts for northern Wellington residents
WELLINGTON NORTH – Ward 3 Wellington County councillor Campbell Cork told Wellington North councillors the county’s Ride Well public transportation program may have positive health impacts for residents of the county’s northern municipalities.
County approves truck, plow purchases worth $1.5 million
WELLINGTON COUNTY - County council has authorized the purchase of $1.5 million worth of trucks and plowing equipment.
Support building for Mapleton resolution on farm tax program
MAPLETON – A resolution from Mapleton Township calling for the province to review the Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program is receiving support from more municipalities.