MAPLETON – Some local businesses will be getting an opportunity to meet with council members and economic development officials as part of a new program approved by township council.
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Town extends deadline to meet lot coverage covenant
MINTO – Town council has agreed to extend a deadline to allow a business in the Palmerston Industrial Park to meet a lot coverage stipulation in a development agreement.
Wellington County Learning Centre launches competition for Black Heritage Month
ARTHUR – The Wellington County Learning Centre is celebrating Black Heritage Month with a creative competition. Youth aged 12 to 18 can submit projects ranging from essays and poetry to paintings and dance videos, with the chance of winning a laptop computer or $25 gift card.
Community groups plan application for pandemic recovery funding
MINTO – The Town of Minto has agreed to provide interim funding, if needed, if an application for a grant to help community organizations recover from the COVID-19 pandemic is successful.
Wellington North sees 4% increase in provincial grants
KENILWORTH – Wellington North is receiving more money from provincial infrastructure grants than it did last year.
Wellington North Farmers’ Market returning for 10th year this summer
WELLINGTON NORTH - The Wellington North Farmers’ Market returns to the Victory Church and Community Centre for its 10th season on June 17.
Council considers bending rules for ground-floor residence in Mount Forest
KENILWORTH – A developer is asking council to make an exception to Wellington North’s zoning bylaw prohibiting ground-floor residential uses in commercial zones.
GRCA urges caution around local water bodies
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials don't expect widespread flooding, but the Grand River Conservation Authority is urging area residents to "exercise extreme caution around all local waterways" due to Thursday's rainfall.
Annual Wellington North seniors award to be presented April 20
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township will be presenting its annual Senior of the Year award in Arthur on April 20.
Bowl for Kids fundraiser rolling again
MOUNT FOREST – The Big Brothers Big Sisters North Wellington (BBBSBW) Bowl for Kids campaign kicked off on Feb. 5, with 191 bowlers from Minto and Mapleton raising $15,788 on day one.
Drayton, Minto minor hockey amalgamation not proceeding
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A proposed amalgamation of minor hockey associations based in Minto and Mapleton won’t be going forward at this time.
Greg Blagdon makes generous pop tab donation to Harriston Legion
Pop star – Harriston Legion Branch 296 president Hugh Clunas, left, recently accepted another…
Martin designated mayor pro tem as committee assignments approved
MAPLETON – Councillor Michael Martin has been named the designated fill-in for Mayor Gregg Davidson should the need arise.
Family Day on ice events to be held in Minto and Mapleton
Family Day on ice – Minto and Mapleton residents will have the opportunity to spend the Family…
Legion hosts mini-golf dinner event
HARRISTON - Harriston Legion Branch 296 is hosting its annual mini-golf and steak dinner on March 12.