Minto Grand Openings – A number of businesses in Minto, including several new eateries,…
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Wellington OPP investigating series of thefts in Drayton
MAPLETON – On the morning of Aug. 21, 2021, police responded to a number of thefts in the town of…
Wellington North exploring option of hybrid council meetings
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here is looking toward eventually conducting meetings in a hybrid format. At a meeting on Aug. 23, council received a report from township staff outlining the township’s ability to host hybrid in-person/virtual meetings.
Aberfoyle Agricultural Society to host agricultural day
ABERFOYLE – The Aberfoyle Agricultural Society will be hosting an agricultural day on Sept. 11 at the Puslinch Community Centre grounds.
COVID-19 vaccinations required for all new county employees
WELLINGTON COUNTY – New employees will be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 under a new policy established by Wellington County.
Palmerston Marlins dedicate U19 softball game to Dean Fischer
PALMERSTON – Emotions were running high on a beautiful night at the Barb Wright Ball Diamond in Palmerston on Aug. 19. A game between two of the Palmerston Marlins U19 softball teams was dedicated to Dean Fischer, a longtime parent and volunteer with the program who has been battling brain cancer.
Digital main street goes commercial for round three in Mapleton
MAPLETON - Digital Service Squad member Ashley Noble is making a return for round three of the Digital Main Street grants, now available to a broader range of businesses.
Mapleton to reopen municipal office, resume in-person council meetings
MAPLETON – The Township of Mapleton will reopen its municipal office and resume in-person council meetings in September.
Town of Minto making room for additional doctors
HARRISTON – The Lions Medical Community Centre is getting closer to having 1,150-square-feet of additional space to accommodate two physicians, a reception area and nursing station as well as waiting, procedure and exam rooms.
Residents voice concern about potential Palmerston development
MINTO - Three Palmerston residents living adjacent a commercially zoned property eyed for development spoke up at an Aug. 17 council meeting. Sinclair Construction, a Palmerston-based home developer, sought approval for a minor frontage variance from town council.
Mapleton council taps brakes on speed limit around rural schools
MAPLETON - Council voted on Aug. 10 to reduce road speeds to a maximum of 60km/h around rural schools.
Mapleton’s depreciating assets a ‘warning sign’: finance director
MAPLETON - Township finance director John Morrison spoke to councillors on Aug. 10 about the township's financial health and infrastructure funding challenges.
Former minister releases book for children dealing with loss
CAPE BRETON – Statistics show that one in five Canadian children under the age of 18 will experience the death of someone close to them.
Minto Welcoming Committee host ribbon cuttings for new businesses
Grand opening – The Minto Welcoming Committee was in full force recently, attending two days…