MOUNT FOREST - Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington are set to host their largest fundraising event, Bowl for Kids Sake.
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Tips for budget-friendly healthy eating offered by health team
Every year it seems that food prices keep going up higher and higher, especially the cost of…
Minto endorses youth services hub proposal
MINTO – One of the hubs for a new youth services network will be located here.
Vintage snowmobile show Jan. 26
HOWICK – A vintage snowmobile show will be held on Jan. 26 at the Howick Community Centre.…
Arthur card results
ARTHUR – Seniors Euchre results from Jan. 14: first Jean Jackson, second Marj Cunningham,…
Arthur lacrosse player drafted by Beaches Jr. A organization
ARTHUR – The Arthur Aces lacrosse team has tweeted its congratulations to team member Jabe…
Committee actively recruiting to bring physician to community
MAPLETON – The Mapleton-Minto Health Professional Recruitment Committee is facing a new challenge.
Enhanced northern Wellington economic partnership proposed
MINTO – Details of a proposed enhanced economic development partnership for northern Wellington County were presented to council here on Jan. 7.
Mount Forest Lions Club held Light Up the Night draw
And the winners are - Mary Wenger drew the winning tickets in the Mount Forest Lions Club Light Up the Night draw at the club’s meeting on Jan. 9.
Palmerston’s Henry Heidinga retires after 40 years in policing
PALMERSTON – A 40-year police veteran has recently retired from the Wellington County OPP.
Flooding contained to low-lying areas as record rainfall recorded in region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – More rain fell last weekend than predicted and some local residents remained without power well into Sunday, but it appears flooding was limited to low-lying areas, particularly in Drayton and Harriston.
Hayden Foulon recognized for bravery, fundraising efforts
LONDON - Seven-year-old Hayden Foulon just wanted to be a kid.
Union action impacting all publicly funded schools in Wellington
WELLINGTON COUNTY – New strike action from unions representing a variety of education workers will impact students across Wellington County.
Weather causes afternoon cancellation of north Wellington buses
MOUNT FOREST – The consortium in charge of local school buses has apologized for north Wellington bus cancellations late in the day on Jan. 8.
OPINION: Exciting times ahead for local papers
Last week, after the announcement that the North Wellington Community News would be expanding its…