HILLSBURGH - When Jennifer McKinnon first saw the fallen century-old maple tree, its decaying trunk persisting with toothy remnants jutting skyward, she at first felt saddened by the loss, she said, before her mind fired with “a million half-baked ideas.”
Arthur 150: A weekend to remember
ARTHUR - The Wellington Advertiser was in Arthur on July 1 and 2 as "Canada's most patriotic village" celebrated 150 years since incorporation.
Planning staff present options for regulating cannabis land use in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – The second of a four-stage study on how to regulate cannabis production and processing in Wellington North is complete, with county and township staff putting forward six policy recommendations to township council.
Wellington North to offer rebates for northern residents after Mount Forest pool closure
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here voted to reimburse Mount Forest swimmers living within a specific area with $24 for each visit made to the township's outdoor pool in Arthur, up to a maximum of $500 per household, following the closure of the Lion Roy Grant outdoor pool.
‘Long way to go’ in fixing hospital offload delays: paramedic chief
GUELPH - Ambulance offload delays at Guelph General Hospital continue straining limited emergency resources as Wellington County and Guelph look to new health minister to respond.
No more turtle talk at Hillsburgh library branch: CAO
ABOYNE – Discovery of turtle egg nests at the Hillsburgh library branch prompted resident concerns and turtle talk at a June library board meeting.
Mount Forest residents prepare to welcome Ukrainian refugees
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest residents are ready to open their hearts and doors to Ukrainian refugees as the Multicultural Association of Perth Huron strives to resettle 42 families in Wellington County.
Advisory committee presents plans for Indigenous Gathering Circle
ABOYNE - Wellington County's Indigenous Advisory Committee made plans for an Indigenous Gathering Circle at the Wellington Place campus public for the first time in an online presentation on June 20.
Palmerston Lions held Splash Bash
Splash Bash – The Palmerston Lions Club hosted the annual Splash Bash in Lions Heritage Park on…
Committee supports $2.25 million in affordable and social housing improvements
GUELPH – The county’s social services committee has endorsed recommendations for air conditioning installation at the county-owned affordable housing building located at 165 Gordon Street in Fergus, and the replacement of windows, doors, siding, downspouts and eaves at social housing in Guelph
Mount Forest pool to remain dry this summer – perhaps permanently
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Lion Roy Grant outdoor pool in Mount Forest will remain dry this summer following a June 17 decision by Wellington North council not to repair the pool's liner.
Arthur 150: A celebration for the ages
ARTHUR - A committee, aided by volunteers and community organizations, is planning a full slate of 150th anniversary celebrations in Arthur July 1 to 3.
‘A slice of time’: McKee highlighting local history as celebration nears
ARTHUR – To step into Jeff McKee’s basement is to step into Arthur’s past.
‘A great celebration’: Arthur 150 parade to include past and present
ARTHUR - Vivianne Macdonald has seen many parades since arriving in Arthur in 1973.
‘Near and dear’: Crocheted, knitted poppies on display
ARTHUR – Bonny McDougall and an army of volunteers have much work ahead for the Arthur 150 celebration.