WELLINGTON COUNTY – Canada Day parties will return with a bang and fireworks will light up the night across Wellington County after two years of scaled down celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Rabies vaccine baiting to start soon in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry announced on June 20 that rabies vaccine bait will be dropped soon in targeted areas of the province, including Welling ton County.
Mount Forest pool to remain dry this summer – perhaps permanently
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Lion Roy Grant outdoor pool in Mount Forest will remain dry this summer following a June 17 decision by Wellington North council not to repair the pool's liner.
First case of monkeypox identified in WDGPH region
GUELPH – Public health officials have identified the first case of monkeypox in the region, but stress there is no increased risk to the general public.
Arthur 150: A celebration for the ages
ARTHUR - A committee, aided by volunteers and community organizations, is planning a full slate of 150th anniversary celebrations in Arthur July 1 to 3.
Arthur School of Art teams up with local students to paint village red, white
ARTHUR – Area students are bringing Canada’s colours to downtown Arthur and area ahead of the village’s 150th celebrations.
‘A slice of time’: McKee highlighting local history as celebration nears
ARTHUR – To step into Jeff McKee’s basement is to step into Arthur’s past.
Scrapbook will preserve record of Arthur 150 celebrations
ARTHUR – With Arthur 150 celebrations fast approaching, Arthur native Dianne Macdonald is getting ready to make a 150 scrapbook, documenting the Canada Day weekend events.
‘A great celebration’: Arthur 150 parade to include past and present
ARTHUR - Vivianne Macdonald has seen many parades since arriving in Arthur in 1973.
‘Near and dear’: Crocheted, knitted poppies on display
ARTHUR – Bonny McDougall and an army of volunteers have much work ahead for the Arthur 150 celebration.