WELLINGTON NORTH – The Ontario Ombudsman will become the closed meeting investigator for this municipality as of Jan. 1.
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Council ponders capital spending ‘holiday’ to keep tax levy stable
WELLINGTON NORTH – While “a short holiday” from some capital spending “makes sense,” in order to hold the line for local taxpayers struggling through a global pandemic, Mayor Andy Lennox wants to ensure necessary projects move forward next year.
Mount Forest Downtown Gold Bikes for Simon Campaign raised more than $17,500
Gold Bike campaign – The Mount Forest Downtown (MFD) Gold Bikes for Simon Campaign wrapped up at…
Lions provide assist to local hospital
Hospital donation – Mount Forest Lions Club president Marty Young presented a cheque for…
Grade 7 students, teachers donate 450 pounds of non-perishables to Mount Forest Community Food Pantry
Students donate – On Oct. 20 Grade 7 students, accompanied by their teacher Cheryl Keiffer,…
Bridge elected vice-chair of FCM Ontario Caucus
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County councillor and Minto Mayor George Bridge has been re-elected to…
Mapleton supports County’s aggregate tax resolution
MOOREFIELD – Mapleton council has passed a new resolution regarding aggregate industry property…
MP John Nater invites applications for Second World War Tribute program
PERTH-WELLINGTON – In conjunction with Veterans Affairs, local MP John Nater is inviting…
Pettapiece calls for more beds, staff for long term care facilities
QUEEN’S PARK – Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece once again voiced his support for…
Town of Minto Makers Market was held on Oct. 17
Maker’s Market – A Town of Minto Makers Market was held Oct. 17 at the community centre in…
LaunchIt successful with move to virtual training platforms
MINTO – LaunchIt Minto was successful in providing training and assistance online while closed to the public during the early stages of the pandemic.
Mapleton office to be open by appointment only
MAPLETON – Starting Oct. 26, Mapleton Township's municipal office will be open by appointment only.
Minto officials: no problems revealed during surprise kennel inspections
MINTO - A staff report on unannounced inspections conducted on all Minto dog kennels revealed well-run operations with clean, comfortable facilities that provide access to outdoor areas.
Weekend showings halted at Norgan Theatre in Palmerston
MINTO – The Norgan Theatre in Palmerston will temporarily halt weekend film showings due to poor attendance resulting from a lack of new-release films.
Two hospitalized for smoke inhalation after fire at Harriston apartment complex
HARRISTON – Two residents of a John Street apartment complex were taken to hospital and treated for smoke inhalation following a fire here on Oct. 20.