WELLINGTON NORTH – A zoning bylaw amendment sought by Avila Investments for a new Mount Forest subdivision has been granted by Wellington North council. Another zoning bylaw amendment will come before council for a commercial portion.
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Northern Wellington residents donate over $9,000 to convoy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A hacked list of donors shows 54 individuals from northern Wellington County donated to the “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa, raising over $9,000 through the Christian crowdfunding website GiveSendGo.
Local residents named winners of 2021 O’Brien Awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Standardbred Canada announced the winners of the 2021 O’Brien Awards, which honour Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season.
Tax credits for training, childcare, low-income workers available
PERTH-WELLINGTON - Provincial officials are reminding Ontario residents to ensure they take advantage of provincial credits when filing their tax returns.
COVID-19 assessment/vaccination centre moving from Harriston to Mount Forest
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The north Wellington COVID-19 assessment and vaccination centre in Harriston will close this week and move to Louise Marshall Hospital in Mount Forest.
MPs weigh-in on use of Emergencies Act as police operation continues in Ottawa
OTTAWA – Parliamentary debate on the use of the Emergencies Act to address the occupation in Ottawa was paused on Friday due to an ongoing police operation.
Mapleton petitioning province for licensed childcare funding
MAPLETON – Township officials are inviting local residents to join a campaign to press the province on local options for licensed child care.
County to ease COVID-19 health and safety restrictions March 1
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All county buildings will reopen to the public without proof-of-vaccination requirements and curbside pickup at library branches will be discontinued.
Township to begin enforcing requirement for food truck vendors to be licensed
WELLINGTON NORTH – Food truck vendors need to be licensed through the township and staff will be reminding local chambers of commerce and the Mount Forest fireworks festival to ensure participating vendors are in compliance with the requirement.
Township pressing ahead with search for new Arthur drinking water source
WELLINGTON NORTH - Preliminary testing of a potential new municipal well in Arthur has shown positive results and now the township wants to press ahead, but at greater financial cost.