Wellington North

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the arrival of cold and flu season, public health is changing the way it reports cases of respiratory illnesses. On Sept. 19, WDGPH launched a new portal that combines reporting on flu, RSV and COVID-19.

MOUNT FOREST - A local woman’s setting an example for others on how to stay active, happy and healthy into their senior years.

GUELPH – Shortly after 7pm on Monday night at Guelph Superior Court, word arrived: the verdict was in.

GUELPH – A 12-member jury for the trial of Palmerston resident Michael Hurst, who is charged with five counts of sexual assault, began deliberating on Sept. 18. Last week, Hurst and two woman testified before the jury.

MOUNT FOREST — With more people moving to Wellington North, the community held a volunteer and newcomer celebration on Sept. 14 at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex.

KENILWORTH – Wellington North Fire Service call volume is up 5% thus far this year, putting the township on track to surpass 2022 numbers, according to a recent report.

ARTHUR – Local agriculture and rural lifestyle were on display at the Arthur Fall Fair last weekend, Sept. 7 to 10.

KENILWORTH – Wellington North staff are reallocating previously budgeted tax dollars and withdrawing from a township reserve to cover expected buget overruns.