MINTO – Town council has approved a motion of support for councillor Ron Elliott’s nomination to the executive committee of Ontario Small Urban Municipalities (OSUM).
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Arthur and District Horticultural Society held their first meeting of 2023
Sign of spring – In a sure sign that spring has arrived, 15 members of the Arthur and District…
Mapleton Township threatens fines for local farmer selling puppies
MAPLETON – Township officials are putting a local farmer selling puppies out of his barn on notice. Two puppies recently purchased from the farm were euthanized after being diagnosed with parvovirus, a vaccine-preventable disease.
SIU finds no wrongdoing by OPP in death of Kenilworth man
MISSISSAUGA – The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has completed its investigation into police involvement connected to the death of a 47-year-old Kenilworth man late last year.
Wellington North residents to see 9% tax hike
KENILWORTH – Wellington North property owners will see a 9% increase to the 2023 tax bill following a third budget meeting, at which council determined what to fund through a $9 million levy.
Total council remuneration up by nearly $23,000 in Mapleton
MAPLETON – The total cost of remuneration for township council members here was up by about $22,949 in 2022.
Minto council updated on industrial condominium development
MINTO – Town council received an update on site plan approval for an industrial condominium project at the March 21 meeting.
Town of Minto tax levy to rise by 4.9%; tax rate up 1.9%
MINTO – The Town of Minto has approved the 2023 budget including a 4.88 per cent increase in the local tax levy and a tax rate increase of 1.88%.
Author launches debut novel; seven more on way
MOOREFIELD – The Dead Lie is the first book in a mystery thriller series written by retired teacher Ivanka Fear.
Economic development staff present 2022 review to council
MINTO – The town’s economic development staff presented Minto council with a review of 2022 department activities on March 7.
March break at The Grove Hub Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The Grove Hub Palmerston hosted a 2SLGBTQIA+ tie dye event on March 15. The hub…
Curling Club holds annual Masters/Seniors bonspiel
HARRISTON – The Mount Forest Curling Club (MFCC) held its annual Masters/Seniors Curling Bonspiel on March 4.
Reflections: Happiness in Heaven
People will live together in Judah and all its towns—farmers and those who move about with their…
Horticultural society set to meet March 28
MOOREFIELD - A new gardening season starts for members of the Moorefield and District Horticultural Society, also known as Mapleton Buds and Blooms, on March 28.