Wellington North

NIAGARA FALLS – Festivals and Events Ontario has included the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games, The Mount Forest Fireworks Festival and Riverfest Elora in its 2023 Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario.

KENILWORTH – Faced with aging infrastructure, inflation, a growing population, and new staffing positions, residents are likely to see an increase to tax bills in line with inflation.

MOUNT FOREST - The Mount Forest Business Improvement Association wants crosswalk infrastructure installed at the Main Street South (Highway 6) and King Street East intersection in Mount Forest to make crossing the roadway safer for pedestrians.

MOUNT FOREST - Wellington North council has approved the first Community Improvement Program grant of the year with $1,300 go toward a new sign at the recently-opened Blonde Design Co., located at 121 Main Street North.

ARTHUR – Signs became a topic of discussion on March 1, when David Kozinets was awarded a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee pin by Perth-Wellington MP John Nater in recognition for his service to the community of Arthur.

KENILWORTH – The prospect of a new outdoor pool in Mount Forest appeared to dry up recently when township staff dove head-first into a discussion about the millions of dollars needed over the next decade ahead to keep other municipal infrastructure from breaking down.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Mary Fowler, of Mount Forest, is the winner of the Hunter’s Star quilt made…

Ice carnival – Skate Canada Mount Forest staged an ice carnival themed Musical Theatre…

KENILWORTH – The Lynes Blacksmith Shop Committee and the Township of Wellington North have teamed up for a Rural Economic Development grant that could help to partially fund building restoration work.