The Arthur Fall Fair held a virtual ambassador program on Sept. 10, with interviews, speeches and…
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Township awards tender for concept design of long-awaited Mount Forest pool
MOUNT FOREST - Tillmann Ruth Robinson Inc. is taking on the job of designing a new outdoor pool in Mount Forest. Concept designs are expected between December and February.
Township objects to Xplornet’s proposed tower location near soaring club
WELLINGTON NORTH – A motion brought before Wellington North council to issue a “letter of objection” to the proposed location of an Xplornet telecommunications tower was carried without opposition on Oct. 12.
Mount Forest apartment project moving ahead despite opposition of residents
WELLINGTON NORTH – Mount Forest residents voiced concerns with a proposed two-storey apartment building planned for 773 Princess Street. Wellington North council approved a zoning bylaw amendment rezoning the property to high-density residential.
Youth council plans Halloween Costume Swap
MINTO - The Minto Youth Action Council (MYAC) is planning a Halloween Costume Swap on Oct. 23. The event will take place from 1pm to 3pm at the youth group’s meeting space, The Grove Palmerston.
‘Jammie Day for Hayden’ returns
WELLINGTON NORTH - Local residents will soon have a good excuse to stay in their pyjamas all day and feel good about it, too.
Wellington County hospitals put 14 unvaccinated staff on unpaid leave
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Fourteen staff at Wellington County hospitals were put on unpaid leave on Oct. 13 for not being vaccinated against COVID-19.
Arthur gardener harvests sextuplet carrot
Curious carrot – Arthur resident Donna Williams shared this photo of a sextuplet carrot her …
Area chambers reflect on continued challenges of pandemic on businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the recently implemented proof of vaccination requirement, members of local chambers are working to support their businesses the best they can.
Initiative highlights business diversity in Wellington County: chambers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Members of the Wellington County chambers of commerce say the recently launched “shop local” marketing initiative highlights the diversity of business communities across the county.