WELLINGTON COUNTY – EarlyON Centres in Drayton, Erin and Mount Forest will be among those opening next week for the first time in a year. Five facilities in total will reopen on March 22.
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Wellington North council approves $1-million renovation to Arthur arena
ARTHUR – The Arthur arena will soon be under construction after Wellington North council carried a motion to replace the ice making pipeline. The estimated cost of the project is $1,078,00 plus applicable taxes.
Ministry investigating report of inspector visiting business without mask
MINTO – The province is investigating reports that one of its inspectors visited at least one local business unmasked during an inspection blitz to check for compliance with COVID-19 pandemic-related orders.
Wellington North Farmers’ Market returns for another year on June 19
MOUNT FOREST – Area residents will be able to enjoy the Wellington North Farmers’ Market again this year.
Local man extends life of snowmen
Mount Forest resident Bob Tokarsky has been having fun extending the life of snowmen by…
Police beat: Shelburne man charged in break-in at ex’s place
Shelburne man charged in break-in at ex’s place WELLINGTON NORTH – On March 6 at about 2:30am…
Community Living day programs to resume when pandemic is over
WELLINGTON COUNTY – When COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, Community Living centres in the region will reopen and the day programs once offered will resume.
Wellington County municipalities receive $2.5-million boost from province
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Local municipalities will receive nearly $2.5 million from a new pool of provincial funding to assist with additional operating costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new financial relief will help ensure the delivery of critical services and keep capital projects on track,
Fund set up for family of Arthur woman who died in crash
ARTHUR – A fundraiser for the family of a local woman who lost her life in a tragic car crash has already raised over $73,000.
COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Caressant Care Arthur
ARTHUR – With no active cases among residents or staff, the COVID-19 outbreak at Caressant Care Arthur is finally over. The long-term care outbreak, which infected 57 residents and 63 staff and led to 19 resident deaths, was declared over late in the day on March 2.