At this time, due to the concerning upward trend of cases in Wellington County, the province has made the difficult decision to move the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Unit into the red ‘control’ category.

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) and the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) are pleased to announce they have partnered together to offer a Water Well Improvement Program that will financially support landowners in their efforts to protect groundwater.

Please send in budget questions by December 7, 2020 to gord@town.minto.on.ca.

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has provided the Town of Minto with total numbers of Covid-19 Cases in Minto as of November 23, 2020.

Effective Monday, November 16, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health will be moved to the ORANGE (Restrict) level, as outlined in the provincial COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open.

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health strongly advises people to spend Halloween with their own household and not host or attend Halloween parties because of the increased risk of COVID-19. If you are trick or treating, please keep to your household and keep your distance from others.

The Town of Minto municipal office will be closed to the public at 5:00pm today, Friday October 16, 2020 until Monday, November 2, 2020. At this time the COVID-19 situation will be reassessed and an update provided.

After the recent Provincial announcement, reducing the number of people permitted to gather indoors, the Town of Minto will be returning to virtual Council Meetings for the next 28 days.

After the recent Provincial announcement, all playgrounds are now open and booking requests for recreational facilities are being accepted. Playgrounds will be inspected regularly but will not be disinfected or cleaned for use.

The Town of Minto has installed a new community flagpole on the grounds of the municipal office. This designated flagpole will be made available to community organizations who wish to fly a flag in honour of an event or a special cause.

In response to feedback from the community and our many partners throughout the region, Dr. Mercer has provided clarification to her Class Order under Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

The Town of Minto continues to keep public safety as top priority during the unique circumstances surrounding COVID-19. After the provincial extension of the emergency order and consultation with many other agencies, all municipal buildings within the Town of Minto will remain closed indefinitely.

After the recent Provincial announcement, all parks and certain amenities will open with limitations on May 25, 2020.

The Town of Minto wishes to advise you of the reconstruction of Arthur Street East (Highway 89) between Elora Street and east connecting link and Lawrence Street between Arthur Street East (Highway 89) and the dead end, Harriston.

Looby Construction Limited would like to advise all affected parties including: Emergency Services, School Boards & Transportation, Municipalities and other business & Interest groups; that construction will soon begin for the removal and replacement of the existing bridge over the South Saugeen River on Highway 89 west of Mount Forest.

The Town of Minto wishes to advise you of the reconstruction of Ann Street South between Allan Street West and Park Street West and asphalt paving of Ann Street North between Queen Street West and Allan Street West, Clifford.

The Wellington Home Child Care Agency is expanding to provide Emergency Child Care Services for health care workers and first responders in Wellington County and the City of Guelph during the COVID-19 outbreak.

In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the County of Wellington has cancelled all upcoming Green Legacy Municipal Tree Day events. The Green Legacy will alternatively be offering a contact-free home delivery service of tree orders across the County.

The County of Wellington is extending facility closures until further notice to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

The Town of Minto continues to keep public safety as top priority during the unique circumstances surrounding COVID-19. After consultation with many other agencies, all municipal buildings within the Town of Minto will remain closed until Thursday, April 30, 2020.

The County of Wellington is working in partnership with the Ministry of Education to support health care and other frontline workers in Guelph and Wellington by providing access to licensed child care at no cost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the Covid-19 pandemic the Building Department will only be able to review plans electronically. Please email all plans for review to CBO Terry Kuipers at terry@town.minto.on.ca

The Town of Minto continues to assess and adapt to the ever changing circumstances surrounding the COVID19 pandemic. In an effort to keep public safety as top priority in this unique circumstance, as of 5:00pm on
Monday, March 23, 2020 the Town of Minto will operate essential services only within the municipality.

Please note the following event and meeting cancellations in the Town of Minto.

As COVID-19 spreads and Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health warns against large gatherings of people, as of 5:00 pm today, Friday, March 13, 2020 all Town of Minto recreation and culture facilities are closed until further notice.

In an effort to create a more vibrant, intriguing downtown experience in Clifford and to celebrate local phone + communications heritage, the Clifford Connects Committee, in partnership with the Minto Cultural Roundtable, is embarking on a unique Public Art Project featuring Phone Booths!

Join us on Wednesday March 25, 2020 from 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm at the Harriston Library Public Meeting Room for a come-and-go style public meeting to receive an update on the Harriston Flood Mitigation Proposals.

The County of Wellington and six participating member municipalities, including the Town of Minto, have been successful in receiving a Municipal Modernization Grant from the Government of Ontario.

The Town of Minto is happy to announce the hiring of our new CAO, Derrick Thomson

On Tuesday, February 4, 2020 the Council of the Town of Minto will hold a public meeting, pursuant to section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, to present and obtain public input on the Municipality’s proposed development charges (D.C.) by-law and underlying background study.