This month, the League of Canadian Poets invites us to celebrate National Poetry Month using the theme Family.
Wellington North
Township seeks input on future uses for Mount Forest Community Centre
MOUNT FOREST – The Township of Wellington North is inviting residents and stakeholders to attend one of two upcoming open houses at the Mount Forest Community Centre.
Wellington North apply for grant to continue Senior “TechTours”
KENILWORTH – Senior “TechTours” in Wellington North were a great success, according to township officials, so staff have applied for a second grant in order to offer the programming again.
John Street project awarded to Moorefield Excavating Limited for $1.1 million
KENILWORTH – Moorefield Excavating Limited will be taking on upcoming reconstruction work on John Street and a pedestrian crossover in Mount Forest for $1.14 million plus tax.
‘Sunshine list’ includes 38% more municipal employees
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of local municipal employees paid over $100,000 per year went up by 38 per cent last year. The salaries were published by the province as part of the Public Sector Salary Disclosure List.
No charges will be laid in death of Nathaniel Schofield: SIU
MISSISSAUGA – The province's Special Investigations Unit has ruled that no charges will be laid against the Wellington County OPP in the death of Nathaniel Schofield, who died in police custody last summer.
Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation commemorates 35 years
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital (LMH) Foundation celebrated its 35th anniversary with an open house at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex on March 22.
County council rejects idea of larger signs to warn drivers of speed cameras
GUELPH – On March 27, county council voted 9–7 to reject larger signs for the automated speed enforcement pilot program, which to date has generated $1.18 million in gross revenue.
Kay Ayres awarded coronation medal
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington North resident Kay Ayres was presented with the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal on March 26.
Mount Forest Lions Club donates bowl-a-thon proceeds to BBBSWN
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Lions Club president Crystal Steffler presenting a cheque to Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington Bowl for Kids Sake executive director Marianne Christie and fundraising coordinator Teri Dykeman.