DRAYTON - The Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas (OBBA) is in its third round.
Perth Wellington candidates meetings set for Alma, Minto
PERTH-WELLINGTON - Voters in this riding will have a chance to learn about their candidates in the June 2 provincial election at two upcoming candidates meetings.
Railway museum set to honour engineer, fireman who lost lives in derailment during hurricane
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum Committee cordially is inviting railway enthusiasts and area residents to attend a memorial dedication in honour of railway engineer Gordon McCallum and fireman W. Stewart Nicholson.
County landowners directed to destroy any noxious weeds on their property
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has issued notice that landowners are required to destroy any noxious weeds on their property by June 1.
Art Arrows shop hosts grand opening in Mount Forest
Art Arrows opens – Leanne Clark recently held a grand opening for Art Arrows shop in Mount…
Ribbon-cutting event held for Country Chic Aesthetics
Country Chic Aesthetics – A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Country Chic Aesthetics on…
Community News places in top three for best editorial, best original ad idea
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The North Wellington Community News finished in the top three in two Premier Award categories in the recent Ontario Community Newspapers Association Better Newspapers Competition.
Lawn Bowling Club granted relief from zoning bylaw
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club will be constructing three sun shades, a sandbox, and a sign after council here granted the club exceptions to several zoning regulations.
Kids Corner consignment store opens in Mount Forest
Kids Corner – Stumbled Upon (Consignment Store) in Mount Forest celebrated its 10 year…
Minto resident wins $36,000 in Drayton Entertainment’s March Ultimate 50/50 Draw
MINTO – Kelly Lenselink thought it might be a joke when she got a call on April 1 and was told that she was the lucky winner of Drayton Entertainment’s March Ultimate 50/50 Draw.
Coffee with Council gatherings back on agenda in Mapleton
MAPLETON – The township’s Coffee with Council gatherings are coming back.
‘Volunteering is Empathy in Action’ theme of National Volunteer Week
“Volunteering Is Empathy In Action” is the National Volunteer Week theme for 2022.
Alma Optimist Club hosted first country dance since 2019
Country Dance Returns – The Alma Optimist Club hosted its first country dance since 2019 on…
New beds, upgrades announced for Caressant Care Arthur
ARTHUR – The Arthur Caressant Care long-term home will see 80 of its existing beds upgraded and 48 new beds added as part of the province’s initiative to create 30,000 new beds, and to upgrade another 28,000 within the next six years.
Public meeting in Arthur to focus on growth, housing, development
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township here is hosting a public information session to facilitate discussions surrounding growth in the community and to generate awareness of what is to come.