WELLINGTON COUNTY – Provincial policy dictating how agricultural land is used in Ontario allows for secondary on-farm uses, but local land use policy and zoning bylaws can get in the way, preventing farmers from diversifying on-farm income sources.
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Rash of thefts at local car washes costing businesses big bucks
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In recent weeks there has been a rash of thefts from car washes throughout Wellington County. Thieves often don't get away with a lot of money, but they are causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage with each theft.
Arthur celebrates the season
All fired up – There were no chestnuts to roast over an open fire, but there were plenty of…
Citizens of year recognized
MOUNT FOREST - The Mount Forest and District Chamber of Commerce presented in-person awards to the 2022 Excellence Award recipients at the Mount Forest Legion in October.
Smile Cookie campaign raised funds for Children’s Foundation Food and Friends Program
Smile Cookie campaign – Tim Hortons stores in Wellington North raised $15,992 toward a…
No motors, more magic at Santa parade in Holstein
HOLSTEIN – The village of Holstein is inviting everyone to a magical, non-motorized Christmas…
Police beat: Stolen motorcycles
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On Nov. 15 at about 3:15am, Wellington County OPP officers responded to a…
Fireside fun coming up at local libraries
Did you know that all of the branches listed below in Wellington County Library have fireplaces?
A Tropical Christmas warmed up Arthur’s Christmas parade
Warm wishes – A Tropical Christmas was the theme for Arthur’s 2022 Christmas parade on Nov. 26.…
Community mourns loss of John Walsh – ‘a friend to everybody’
ARTHUR – One of Arthur's most well known citizens, a man who dedicated much of his life to his family, community and country, has died. Historian and retired pharmacist John Walsh passed away on Nov. 21 at the age of 96.