CanStockPhoto.com photoMinto is trying to stop the mass release of helium balloons in the municipality.
The latex balloons explode at high altitudes, littering the land with bits and pieces which can cause problems when eaten by farm animals or pets.
Minto council was told that three local groups, including two schools, have launched balloons in the past year. Minto will ask the three groups to refrain from doing it again.
It will also not allow any balloon releases from municipal property.
The living wage is the hourly amount a full-time worker needs to earn to cover everyday necessities, such as shelter and food.
Hensall Co-op has awarded seven students from the Chatham-Kent and Midwestern Ontario areas with scholarships for post-secondary education.
The Buffalo Bills defeated the Minnesota Vikings 23-6 on Monday for their fourth consecutive victory.
The Detroit Tigers now have their sixth American League Rookie of the Year in the franchise’s 126-year history.
OPP say one person has been hurt following a two-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon.
West Grey council has approved a new Speed Limit Evaluation Policy to establish a consistent, evidence-based process for reviewing posted speed limit change requests on municipal roads.
