ARTHUR – Bronze plaques honouring a century of service by the Arthur Agricultural Society have been stolen from the Arthur fairgrounds, a month after another went missing from a Mapleton park.
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Wellington North council worries lot line change wastes too much prime agricultural land
KENILWORTH – When properties are severed or lot lines adjusted, it’s important to Wellington North councillors that the changes have the smallest possible impact on farmlands.
Arthur teens start business after struggling to find work
ARTHUR – After a relentless hunt for jobs left them empty handed, sisters Desi and Siera Vanleeuwen took matters into their own hands, starting Bob’s Backyard, a liquidation business, on their family property.
Young’s Home Hardware celebrates 20th anniversary
MOUNT FOREST – In 2005, Young’s Home Hardware Building Centre was opened in Mount Forest. In 2015, the building expanded to over 26,000 square feet. Now in 2025, it celebrates 20 years in the community.
Wellington North held public meeting on development charges bylaw
KENILWORTH – Changes are coming to Wellington North’s development charges (DC) bylaw – but DC rates will remain the same.
Successful year for U15 Arthur Twisters
ARTHUR – The Arthur Twisters U15 Provincial Women’s Softball Association team capped off a successful season this past weekend in Windsor at the Grand Championships (“A” Division).
Mayor, councillor defend Wellington North’s bylaws, zoning
KENILWORTH – Housing developers often approach Wellington North council for amendments to zoning bylaws.
Mount Forest Community Garden to host family-friendly event
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Community Garden is inviting all to taste and celebrate all the…
Wellington North to re-tender drain project after delays
KENILWORTH – Work on a Wellington North drain needs to be re-tendered after delays in obtaining a permit from the Ministry of Transportation (MTO).
Rezoning approved for farm severance near Arthur
KENILWORTH – Residential development will not be permitted on an agricultural lot at 8449 Line 2, northeast of Arthur.