More murals in Minto - New murals have been added to the streetscape in Clifford and Palmerston this year.
Community News
UGDSB reviews student success since introducing de-streaming
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) officials are reviewing the province's de-streaming of Grade 9 math, but say it's too soon to determine the impacts after just one semester.
Boreal to perform in Basement Cafe show at the Crown Harriston Cultural Centre
HARRISTON – After a two-year hiatus, The Minto Arts Council is hosting a live music event, the latest in the council’s Basement Café series.
Police seek clues after suspicious package found at Wellington North home
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police are seeking help to identify the person(s) responsible for leaving a suspicious package at a home here. On May 5 at about 11:15pm, Wellington County OPP officers responded to a mischief complaint at a residence on Concession 9, west of Kenilworth.
Dave Turton running for mayor in Minto
MINTO – Deputy mayor Dave Turton has thrown his hat into the ring to be the next mayor of the Town of Minto. Turton filed his nomination papers for the position on May 2.
Ground broken on medical centre expansion in Harriston
HARRISTON – Ground was broken here on May 5 for a 1,150-square-foot addition to the Harriston Lions Community Medical Centre.
Housing among key priorities for local NDP candidate Burbach
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Jo-Dee Burbach has a lot on her CV. From small business owner to editor for a digital magazine, from Stratford City councillor to, as of November of last year, NDP candidate for Perth-Wellington.
Local farm family spreading sunshine with Ukraine fundraiser
WELLINGTON NORTH – As James Craig and Ashley DeMarte watched Russia’s attack on Ukraine from the relative comfort and safety of north Wellington, they began feeling helpless.
Pandemic has brought conversations around mental health to the forefront: Fishburn
WELLINGTON COUNTY – During Mental Health Week (May 2 to 8), the Canadian Mental Health Association of Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) is reflecting on the impacts of the past two years on local residents.
Donation supports Mount Forest Girl Guides
Donation to Guides – The Mount Forest Girl Guide Cookie stand had a couple of surprise visitors…
Residents invited to ‘Clean Mapleton Together’
MAPLETON – Local residents are being invited to participate in a township-wide cleanup on May 7.
Minto YAC host formal-wear swap event
Formal-wear swap – The Minto Youth Action Council held a formal-wear swap event aimed at making…
Mapleton continues push for licensed child care in township
MAPLETON – Local officials continue to make their case for government funding to create licensed child care spaces here.
Minto Tuff Truck Challenge back in gear
Steep climb – The 2022 spring Minto Tuff Truck Challenge, sponsored by the Harriston Kinsmen…
Grants and Donations program awards $44,564 in support of local non profits and community groups
WELLINGTON NORTH - The township’s Grants and Donations Community Development Program is giving out $44,564 to support 31 local non-profits and community groups.