ORILLIA – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is joining police services throughout Ontario and…
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Town provides backing for medical centre expansion in Harriston
MINTO - Town council has agreed the municipality will back a mortgage to fund a building addition for the Harriston Lions Medical Centre, in order to facilitate local physician recruitment efforts.
Minto approves policy for commemorative benches, trees
MINTO - Town council approved a commemorative bench and tree policy during the May 4 meeting.
New outdoor gym, social space to open in Arthur in June
ARTHUR – A new outdoor gym and social space is expected to open sometime next month at the crossroads of Isabella, Charles and Georgina Streets in Arthur.
Town of Minto supports call to lift ban on golf, outdoor activities
MINTO - Town council here is supporting a resolution calling for the province to withdraw its prohibition on golfing and other outdoor recreational activities that could be enjoyed while following pandemic-related public health guidelines.
Township receives OTF grant for Arthur Swimming Pool upgrades
ARTHUR – Wellington North has received $18,200 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Resilient Communities Fund for upgrades to the Arthur Pool. The project will include two outdoor showers, a reception area, a sneeze guard and an emergency gate.
Minto Fire respond to storage barn fire with support from other fire departments
Barn fire – Minto firefighters responded to a fire in a storage barn near Palmerston on…
Township working toward sewage allocations
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North council has agreed to direct staff to work towards…
Dominos provides pizza treat for blood donors
Domino’s donates - Donors at the Palmerston Blood Donor Clinic on April 29 received an extra treat for their efforts.
Take out Daffodil Luncheon benefits cancer society
CLIFFORD - Jim and Joanne Weltz hosted their annual Daffodil Luncheon for the Cancer Society on April 29 at Gramma Jo’s Restaurant in Clifford.
Saugeen Student Start Up program offers help with self-employment
NEUSTADT - In 2019 the Saugeen Connects Partnership consisting of Brockton, Hanover, Minto, Wellington North and West Grey, along with the Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), launched the Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP).
Township council endorses Mount Forest Block Parent program
WELLINGTON NORTH - Council here has unanimously endorsed a Block Parent program that has been launched in the town of Mount Forest.
Climate adaptation plan could be part of solution to flooding woes: Chisholme
MINTO – An adaptation plan for protecting infrastructure from the effects of climate change could be part of the long-term solution to Harriston’s chronic flooding problems, says Wellington County's climate change coordinator.
May 15 ‘Chalk Up Mount Forest’ event to honour Heather Aitken
MOUNT FOREST – On May 15th, organizers from the Downtown Mount Forest Retail Committee are holding a "Chalk Up Mount Forest" sidewalk and driveway drawing event.
Climate mitigation initiatives could benefit farmers: Chisholme
MAPLETON – Local farmers may be able to take advantage of two new federal programs aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, says Wellington County climate change coordinator Karen Chisholme.