WELLINGTON COUNTY – While everyone continues to battle the ongoing pandemic, long-term care workers are also battling for the opportunity to let residents see their smiles beneath layers of personal protective equipment (PPE).
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OPP: human remains located near Mount Forest identified as missing person
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police say human remains have been located "in the bush in a rural area" just south of Mount Forest. Wellington County OPP responded to the location on May 4 shortly after 6:30pm, when someone reported finding the remains.
New outdoor gym, social space to open in Arthur in June
ARTHUR – A new outdoor gym and social space is expected to open sometime next month at the crossroads of Isabella, Charles and Georgina Streets in Arthur.
Company breaks ground on Eden Mills high-speed internet project
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Construction of new broadband infrastructure continues to move forward in Wellington County, as Cogeco Connexion breaks ground to bring high-speed internet service to more than 280 additional homes and businesses in the community of Eden Mills.
Township receives OTF grant for Arthur Swimming Pool upgrades
ARTHUR – Wellington North has received $18,200 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Resilient Communities Fund for upgrades to the Arthur Pool. The project will include two outdoor showers, a reception area, a sneeze guard and an emergency gate.
OPP investigating rash of catalytic converter thefts
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Police are offering tips to help residents protect their vehicles following a rash of catalytic converter thefts over the last month.
Township working toward sewage allocations
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North council has agreed to direct staff to work towards…
Saugeen Student Start Up program offers help with self-employment
NEUSTADT - In 2019 the Saugeen Connects Partnership consisting of Brockton, Hanover, Minto, Wellington North and West Grey, along with the Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), launched the Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP).
Township council endorses Mount Forest Block Parent program
WELLINGTON NORTH - Council here has unanimously endorsed a Block Parent program that has been launched in the town of Mount Forest.
Weapon, drug charges for Mount Forest man
MOUNT FOREST – On April 30 at about 1:30am, Wellington County OPP investigated a vehicle parked…