Lions donation – The Mount Forest Lions donated $5,369 in proceeds from a Dec. 14 food gift card…
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Reflections: Letting the story change us
Once again Christmas and its “trimmings” are behind us (except of course for the imminent,…
Council denies rezoning for home on family’s land in Arthur
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council voted against rezoning land in the northern reaches of Arthur to permit the construction of a home, with Mayor Andy Lennox voicing several concerns with the proposal during a recent public meeting.
2022 Edna Litt Memorial Award presented to Ethel Weber
Memorial award – The 2022 Edna Litt Memorial Award was presented to Ethel Weber at the annual…
Touring comedian Shaun Majumder to appear at theatre in Harriston this March
HARRISTON – Love is no joke, but comedian Shaun Majumder finds a way to make it funny.
Mount Forest Curling Club among Strathcona Cup competition hosts
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Curling Club (MFCC) is among the hosts for an international curling event.
Real and Beyond name of new show at art gallery in Minto
MINTO – Real and Beyond is the name of the latest exhibition at the Minto Arts Gallery.
Minto hosts Fire and Ice New Year’s Eve event
Bringing in the new year – The Fire and Ice New Year’s Eve party hosted by the Town of Minto and Minto firefighters drew a crowd of over 500 to the Palmerston arena on Dec. 31.
Significant rainfall prompts water safety statements from area conservation authorities
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Recent weather conditions have prompted area conservation authorities to release water safety statements urging caution around waterways.
Tender for commercial kitchen equipment approved by council
MINTO – A $142,000 contract for supply and installation of equipment for a commercial kitchen at the Palmerston and District Community has been approved by town council.
Minto council approves terms of reference for diversity, equity, inclusion committee
MINTO – Terms of reference for a Town of Minto diversity, equity and inclusion committee (DEI) were approved by town council at the Dec. 20 meeting.
Residents troubled by 18-unit cluster townhouse proposal in Mount Forest
KENILWORTH - Some residents voiced concerns about an 18-unit cluster townhouse proposal for Mount Forest during a Dec. 19 public meeting.
Mount Forest Curling Club receives $146,600 Trillium grant for new ice system
MOUNT FOREST – A new ice system for the Mount Forest Curling Club is set to become a reality with the assistance of the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).
Old Kenilworth school used for OPP training ‘beyond its useful life’
KENILWORTH – The former Sacred Heart School located at 9135 Highway 6 here could be demolished within the next few years, council heard at a Dec. 19 meeting.
‘Sticker shock’: 22% insurance premium increase surprises Wellington North council
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township's premium is up by 22% year-over-year from $265,738 in 2022 to $324,782 in 2023 thanks to inflation and additional building valuations.