Red Tape Awareness Week runs between the Jan.11 and 15. More than 10,500 Canadian Federation of…
BIA announces shopping draw winners
The Christmas shopping draw for the local Business Improvement Area has been called a success.…
Wilkinson: 2010 starts with income tax cuts for 93% of Ontario taxpayers
Starting New Year’s day, 93 per cent of Ontario income tax payers will be getting a permanent…
LHIN officials impressed with turnout at Harriston meeting
It seems that size does matter. Minto Mayor David Anderson recently commented on the…
From kitchen table to cyberspace: Local womans treasured tales endure
Born and raised in Wellington County, Dr. Donna Mann grew up to become a pastor, grief…
Taxpayers federation opposes tax hikes; has poor opinion of changes for 2010
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) recently released its annual New Year tax change…
$450,000 pumper truck generates little discussion
A recommendation from Minto’s fire and emergency measures committee to include the cost of a…
Grand Quilt Guild makes several donations
The Grand Quilt Guild met at the Fergus Legion Branch 275 on Dec. 9, for its monthly…
Palmerston cenotaph meeting on Jan. 27
A date is now set for a public meeting about the Palmerston cenotaph. Mayor David Anderson said…
Several county issues still to be settled
Wellington County and Guelph officials are still awaiting the results of an arbitration hearing…
OMPF grant drop of $257,000 means 5% increase to 2010 tax rate
Prior to Christmas Wellington North received notice from the Ministry of Finance that the township…
Finnie: town needs more information before agreeing to school sewage system
Until the school board provides more information, town officials likely will not approve a funding…
Council absenteeism up by about 6% in 2009 despite pending election
Most municipal councillors here had good attendance records in 2009, but absenteeism was up by…
Councillors upset with delays for bypass, upgrades to Hwy 6
That Puslinch councillors are upset a Highway 6 bypass is taking so long to come to fruition…
Wellington North adds support for another Veterans Way
Councillors here have endorsed the idea of designating Highway 6 from Guelph to Tobermory as…