Wellington North

Winner! – The Advertiser welcomed photo submissions as part of its Christmas Photo Contest,…

Lit up – The “Turn On Your Lights” Christmas light contest was sponsored by Royal LePage RCR…

DRAYTON – A family of four lost its home and possessions as a result of Jan. 4 house fire on Wellington Street here. Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson said it was fortunate no one was home when the fire broke out just after 8pm.

KENORA – A former Wellington County resident was recently recognized for a remarkable career in emergency medical service, much of it spent providing first response training in Indigenous communities in Ontario’s far north. 

KENILWORTH – Wellington North council discussed how to retain control and input into community growth as local bylaws are aligned with new provincial legislation passed last year.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A major snowstorm disrupted Christmas plans and stranded travellers across the region between Dec. 23 and 26.

Lions donation – The Mount Forest Lions donated $5,369 in proceeds from a Dec. 14 food gift card…

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.

MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Curling Club  (MFCC) is among the hosts for an international curling event.