MINTO - The Minto Farmers Market will host another of its popular online trivia nights on Jan. 14.
Wellington North
Vehicle linked to break-in?
WELLINGTON NORTH – On Nov. 14 Wellington County OPP responded to a break-in at a residence on…
Edge Mutual donates $50,000 to hospitals in northern Wellington
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Edge Mutual Insurance has once again demonstrated strong support for local health care, with substantial donations to both the Palmerston and District (PDHF) and Louise Marshall Hospital (LMHF) Foundations. Each Foundation recently received a donation of $25,000 which will help
Wellington North budget passed with 2% tax rate increase
WELLINGTON NORTH - Taxpayers here will be on the hook for an extra $24.71 in municipal taxes this year after council approved a budget with an two per cent rate hike on Jan. 10.
Mount Forest Family Health Team prepares for staff shortages
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Family Health Team (MFFHT) is preparing for staff shortages and alerting the public to the possibility of service cancellations due to pandemic pressures.
Staffing a struggle but local hospitals keeping up as Omicron spreads in community
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Administrators are managing to cover shifts at the three hospitals in Wellington County, but they are keeping a watchful eye on case numbers in the community and bracing for more challenges ahead.
Gyms join to offer online sessions
MOUNT FOREST – With Ontario moving back to a modified version of step two of the Roadmap to Reopen, a local martial arts trainer is joining forces with owners of other gyms and fitness businesses around the province to offer an online alternative.
OPP: drone spotted near Arthur house at 1am
ARTHUR – Police are looking for help to identify the individual(s) responsible for flying a drone near a house here in the middle of the night. On Jan. 4, Wellington County OPP received a report of mischief at a residence on Domville Street in Arthur.
Wellington North closes indoor recreation facilities
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township has closed all municipally-operated indoor recreation facilities to the public. The move, effective Jan. 5, comes in response to the introduction of new pandemic restrictions by the Ontario government,
Local hospitals pause elective surgeries until at least Jan. 17
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All hospitals in Wellington County will be pausing elective surgeries in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases and the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.