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Wellington North
Appointment-only flu shot clinics offered in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – Public health and the Mount Forest Family Health Team are offering three flu shot clinics here over the next three weeks.
Township considers supplementing county program with loose leaf pickup in urban areas
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here will consider a motion at its Oct. 26 meeting to direct township staff to conduct a leaf pickup in urban areas of the township during the second week of November.
Legions discouraging attendance at scaled-back Remembrance Day services
WELLINGTON COUNTY – After struggling financially for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Royal Canadian Legion branches across the country will be forced to scale back Remembrance Day services and, in most cases, close them to the public altogether.
Mayor urges councillors to provide input on county master transportation plan
WELLINGTON NORTH – Mayor Andy Lennox urged township council members to provide input during the county’s master transportation planning process.
WHSS students install ‘message of gratitude, respect to frontline workers’
MOUNT FOREST – A group of students from Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest have installed a sign in front of the school thanking frontline workers for their dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health Care Heroes Radiothon raises over $340,000 for local hospitals
WINGHAM – The 19th Annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon has raised $342,677 for ten area hospitals.
Rezoning approved to allow six-unit townhouse
WELLINGTON NORTH – A rezoning application to facilitate construction of a six-unit townhouse on Birmingham Street in Mount Forest has been approved by township council.
Council approves parking relief for gas station/takeout restaurant in Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township council has approved a minor variance for a gas station and takeout restaurant proposal at the corner of Sligo Road and Main Street (Highway 6) in Mount Forest.
Residents, schools, businesses asked to participate in ‘Jammies for Hayden’ event
WELLINGTON NORTH – A little girl who passed away one year ago continues to inspire many in this community - and beyond - to make a difference.