MINTO – A regional source water protection committee is sounding the alarm about a proposal to end free water testing for private wells in Ontario.
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Louise Marshall Hospital emergency department closing overnight Friday
MOUNT FOREST – For the ninth time in the last eight months, the emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital is closing for a portion of this weekend due to a staffing shortage.
Move to producer responsibility for recycling could leave county filling gaps in service
GUELPH – Wellington County staff members are advising county councillors they need to decide if the county will play a role in recycling once the province-wide transition to full producer responsibility is completed.
St. Mary Catholic School alarm system failed during active blaze: fire investigation
WELLINGTON NORTH – A fire department incident report, recently obtained through a freedom of information request, reveals more about what happened leading up to and during a Jan. 25 fire that closed St. Mary Catholic School in Mount Forest.
Minto approves plan to share fire services management team
MINTO – A fire service agreement that will see Minto, Wellington North and Mapleton sharing a fire services management team has been approved by council here.
County councillors balk at $1 million cost for upgrades to Rothsay Waste Transfer Station
GUELPH – Wellington County council will take another look at plans to upgrade the Rothsay Waste Transfer Station after some members balked at the $1-million price tag.
Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace donates to local organizations
MOUNT FOREST - Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 recently presented $1,500 each to the Mount Forest Community Pantry, Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington, and Mount Forest and District Soccer from the proceeds of the branch’s Catch the Ace fund.
Arthur Animal Rescue in ‘urgent’ need of foster homes for cats
ARTHUR – Arthur Animal Rescue is urgently seeking new foster families for adult cats.
Masters and Seniors Bonspiel held in Mount Forest March 2
MOUNT FOREST – The annual Masters and Seniors Bonspiel returned to the Mount Forest Curling Club following a complete ice plant failure and replacement in 2023.
Mount Forest Fireworks Festival makes Top 100 Ontario Festivals list
MOUNT FOREST – On Feb. 28, the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival was once again named one of the Top 100 Festivals in the province by Festival and Events Ontario (FEO).