TORONTO – The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has released a pre-budget submission calling on the province to commit to reviewing the provincial-municipal fiscal framework as part of the upcoming provincial budget.
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Performance day offers skaters chance to showcase their skills
PALMERSTON – The Harriston Skating Club hosted a performance day featuring skaters from the Harriston Skating Club and Skate Wallace on Jan. 21 at the Palmerston arena.
Discussion panel to bring ideas for downtown Arthur businesses
ARTHUR – Business owners in Arthur may want to attend an open forum discussion at The Imagination Space on Feb. 5 at 7pm to come up with ideas on how to make Arthur a more cohesive community.
Little Black Dress Affair raises $14,917 for CPSC
MOUNT FOREST – Little Black Dress Affair committee members recently presented Cancer Patient Services Corporation (CPSC) and the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation.
Blessings to You Centre presents $2000 cheque to Harriston Skating Club
The Harriston Skating Club is a volunteer run, not-for-profit organization that relies on fundraising and sponsorships from the community to offset the costs of ice, coaching and other expenses.
Official openings held for five new businesses in Town of Minto
MINTO – The Minto Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Town of Minto, held ribbon-cutting ceremonies marking the official welcoming of five new businesses to the community on Jan. 23.
Guelph Black Heritage Society celebrates Black Heritage Month
GUELPH – For over 25 years, Canadians have celebrated Black History Month in February, following a motion introduced by Jean Augustine, the first Black woman elected to Parliament.
Francis Lane in Elora to become pedestrian walkway
ELORA – Kristy Hillis and Don Kogan are continuing with their plan to beautify downtown Elora. On Jan. 29, Centre Wellington council agreed to sell Francis Lane to Kat Florence Corp. Ltd., Hillis’ business, for $160,000 to create a pedestrian walkway.
Clifford group planning outdoor life show
MINTO – Town council has agreed to support organizers of a new outdoor life show in Clifford with free use of the local arena for the event this spring.
Block Parent group coming to Centre Wellington
FERGUS – A group of parents in Centre Wellington is banding together to form a local chapter of the Block Parent Program of Canada.
Minto council okays signage grant for Blessings centre
MINTO – Town council has approved two signage grants through the municipality’s Community Improvement Program (CIP) to assist a local charitable enterprise with its expansion plans.
Council directs staff to explore childcare centre in Belwood
ELORA – Mayor Shawn Watters worked hard at the Jan. 29 council meeting to convince his fellow councillors to approve his motion. Watters wanted to direct township staff to collect information and identify the needs and challenges of establishing a childcare centre in Belwood.
From Seed to Plate community fridge coming to Erin
ERIN – A community fridge and freezer will soon be installed in front of Centre 2000, offering a place for people to pick up fresh food 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Town of Minto approves rezoning for high-density Palmerston development
MINTO – A bylaw amending zoning on a lot in Palmerston to facilitate a high-density development was approved by town council on Jan. 23.