MINTO – Construction activity in Minto during 2023 was down significantly from the previous year, but statistics are comparable to other recent years, local building officials report.
Wellington North
Local consignment store organizes shoe clinic for St. Mary’s students
MOUNT FOREST – St. Mary Catholic School here has been closed since an early morning fire on Jan. 25.
Mount Forest man charged after donation box stolen
MOUNT FOREST – A local man has been charged with theft after a charity donation box was stolen from a business last week.
Mount Forest man convicted of arson, weapon offences following fire in home
GUELPH – Following a four-day trial in Guelph Superior Court, Rodney Grubb has been found guilty on one arson charge and two weapons-related charges. He was acquitted on another count of arson.
Police beat: OPP observes driver with flashing green light
ARTHUR – Police are seeking an arrest warrant for a Vaughan resident they say is responsible for stealing a bank card from a vehicle here last September.
Wellington North amalgamation art contest open for local artisans, innovators
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Wellington North Cultural Roundtable is holding an opportunity for local artisans and innovators to showcase their talents to create a mural or art piece for the 25th anniversary of the township’s amalgamation.
Value of construction projects in Mapleton doubles in 2023
MAPLETON – Construction activity in the agricultural and industrial sectors contributed to a busy year for the township’s building department in 2023.
Mapleton council to consider joining employee health plan
MAPLETON – Inclusion of council members in the health benefits plan utilized for municipal staff will be on the agenda for the next township council meeting.
Wellington Warden Andy Lennox elected vice-chair of WOWC
GODERICH – Wellington County Warden Andy Lennox was elected vice-chair of the Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus (WOWC) at the organization’s Feb. 2 annual general meeting.
Reflections
To start this story, I must explain I don’t like to be late.