MINTO – Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones joined MPP for Perth-Wellington Matthew Rae in Palmerston to announce the addition of 100 new family doctors coming to serve rural and northern communities starting in 2025.
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Festive fun planned at Wellington County library branches
‘Tis the season for festive programming and cozy crafting! Visit your local Wellington County Library branch during the month of December for an assortment of holiday-themed programmes and drop-in activities.
Clifford celebrates Christmas in the Street, Santa Claus Parade
CLIFFORD – The Clifford Santa Claus Parade began on Nov. 30 with guests lining the streets.
Mobile Household Hazardous Waste Depot moves from Aberfoyle to Harriston
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot has moved from the Aberfoyle Waste Facility to the Harriston Waste Facility, and will be there for the month of December.
Local resident speaks on charitable Water Aid program
MINTO – Local resident Dodi Reid was the guest speaker at the Harriston and District Horticultural Society’s meeting on Oct. 16 and she talked about the charitable Water Aid program, a clean water program for countries in Africa.
Etobicoke resident dead after three-vehicle crash near Clifford
MINTO – Emergency crews were called to the scene on Highway 9 on Dec. 2 at about 7:25am. Wellington County OPP officials say two SUVs and one tractor trailer were involved in the crash.
Town of Minto proposes $4-million capital budget
MINTO – Town staff department heads, treasurer Gordon Duff and chief administrative officer (CAO) Gregg Furtney gathered in the council chambers to present a 2025 draft capital budget on Nov. 26.
Council awards $109,000 tender for drain improvements
MINTO – Council here approved a bid of $109,000 for the improvement of a municipal drain in a Nov. 19 meeting.
Palmerston Santa Claus parade includes over 50 floats
MINTO – A jolly man in a red suit will be gracing the Palmerston community this December, so you better watch out.
Norwell District Secondary School hockey team wins gold
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School Varsity Reds hockey team travelled to London on Nov. 21 and won the tournament with wins of 3-1 against St. Mary’s from Woodstock, 4-3 against London South, and 3-0 in the finals against Catholic Central from London.