MOUNT FOREST – Both closures were announced last-minute via social media and hospital officials did not notify the media about them.
Community News
Public health looking for owner of dog that bit woman
MOUNT FOREST – Public health officials say "a young woman was bitten by a dog described as black and white brindle" on Sept. 4 at about 11:30am on Queen Street in Mount Forest.
Emergency department at Mount Forest hospital closing again
MOUNT FOREST – According to a hospital Facebook post, the department will close on Sept. 6 (Friday) at 3pm and reopen on Sept. 7 (Saturday) at 7am.
Trees for Mapleton celebrates tree-planting milestone
DRAYTON – Trees for Mapleton marked the completion of the W. Paul Day Forest project with a tree-planting ceremony on Aug. 31 at Drayton's Riverside Park.
Blacksmith shop secures bridge loan for roof work
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council is helping to ensure the Lynes Blacksmith Shop gets its new roof as planned this fall by approving an interest-free loan for the project.
Mapleton joins call for province to work with municipalities on prosperity review
DRAYTON – Mapleton Mayor Gregg Davidson is set to submit a letter to the province in support of a social and economic prosperity review.
County libraries host Culture Days programs
Fall is a perfect time for us to get to know our community better through local activities and extracurriculars.
Arthur U11 Girls Softball champions
ARTHUR – The Arthur U11 White Girls Softball team competed in the U11 ISA Inter County Year End Tournament ‘B’ division and won the championship on Aug. 18.
Arthur Twisters U11 Blue team champions
ARTHUR – After four days and a lot of rain, the Arthur Twisters U11 Blue team came home from Port Elgin as WOBA U11 North Consolation 2 Champions.
Palmerston Fall Fair announces pledge to MRI+ Campaign
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Fall Fair opened with an announcement to pledge $50,000 over five years to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign on Aug. 17.
Mount Forest resident honours Terry Fox’s legacy
MOUNT FOREST – Local resident Bill Dineen remembers watching Terry Fox during his Marathon of Hope in 1980. And 44 years later, he continues to keep his legacy alive.
Community artwork celebrates Wellington North’s 25th anniversary
KENILWORTH – Three unique works of art have been chosen to commemorate Wellington North Township’s 25th anniversary.
Mapleton Culture Days include line dancing, flowers, lavender mocktails
MAPLETON – Every autumn, both here and across Canada, a range of “Culture Days” events celebrate arts and culture in local communities.
Minto hosts celebration of Indigenous culture
HARRISTON – Minto’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) committee welcomes all to celebrate Indigenous culture on Sept. 25 from 6 to 8pm at the Harriston-Minto Community Complex, 111 George St. S. in Harriston.
Drayton Youth Centre celebrates 25th anniversary with community event
DRAYTON – Since Sept. 24, 1999, the Drayton Youth Centre (DYC) has provided a place for youth to spend time, socialize and participate in a range of activities.