MINTO – Town council has adopted a strategic plan to guide the municipality through to 2028. Goals laid out in the plan focus on infrastructure maintenance, enhancing local quality of life, fostering an inclusive community and providing responsible government.
Community News
Minto council considers request to allow Sunday gun hunting
MINTO – Council here is considering a request to allow gun hunting on Sundays within the municipality. A delegation of area residents appeared at the Feb. 20 meeting to request council pass a resolution to implement the change.
Council asked to consider equity for girls hockey in ice-time policy
MAPLETON – A local resident says Mapleton Township has a chance to be a leader in providing opportunity and equity to young female hockey players through an ice-time allocation policy the municipality is developing.
Stray dog ‘Spudley’ rescued with community support
CLIFFORD – On Feb. 7, Sean LeMay, owner of Clifford Takeout, went to his backyard to let his two golden retrievers out of their kennel for the day, only to realize a third furry friend was with them.
Four Corners Quilters Guild holds second raffle in Harriston
HARRISTON – The draw for raffle quilts made by the Four Corners Quilters’ Guild of Mount Forest was held at the Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church in Harriston on Feb. 12.
OFA Viewpoint: Federation supports planning for next generation of farmers
For any business owner, planning for the future involves serious decision-making about what will happen to the business.
Canadians proud of country, but see ‘Trump-style politics’ as a risk
New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds Canadians, and especially past Conservative voters, worried that key democratic pillars are weakening in Canada.
Leslie Motors pledges $100,000 to MRI campaign
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston and District (PDH) Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign has received a $100,000 pledge from area business Leslie Motors.
Advertiser, Community News nominated for provincial awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Advertiser and North Wellington Community News have both been nominated for multiple provincial newspaper awards.
Wardens caucus backs call for new fiscal framework for municipalities
LONDON – The Western Ontario Wardens Caucus (WOWC) has joined the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) in calling on the province to commit to reviewing the provincial/municipal fiscal framework as part of the upcoming provincial budget.
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Drayton Youth Centre seeks to join list of local groups allowed free facility use
MAPLETON – Officials from the Drayton Youth Centre are asking township council to add the centre to the list of local organizations allowed to use township facilities at no cost.
Economic development 2023 review presented to Mapleton council
MAPLETON – A total of $30,000 was disbursed through Mapleton Township’s Community Improvement Program in 2023.
MooreBand rocks the Harriston Town Hall Theatre
HARRISTON - Continuing its second annual tour of area venues, MooreBand rocked the Harriston Town Hall Theatre on Feb. 14 with a show featuring the music of Billy Joel and Elton John.
Firefighters to play Patriots alumni in food bank fundraiser
MOUNT FOREST — Wellington North firefighters will be lacing up their skates for a good ‘ol’ fashion hockey game against a team of Mount Forest Patriots alumni on Feb. 24.