KENILWORTH – Councillor Steve McCabe is questioning the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) about what the township receives in return for taxpayer dollars.
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Council pre-approves Cork Street road work ahead of budget deliberations
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has pre-approved a budget for rehabilitation of Cork Street, between Waterloo and Princess streets, in Mount Forest.
Wellington County Learning Centre launches competition for Black Heritage Month
ARTHUR – The Wellington County Learning Centre is celebrating Black Heritage Month with a creative competition. Youth aged 12 to 18 can submit projects ranging from essays and poetry to paintings and dance videos, with the chance of winning a laptop computer or $25 gift card.
Wellington North sees 4% increase in provincial grants
KENILWORTH – Wellington North is receiving more money from provincial infrastructure grants than it did last year.
Wellington North Farmers’ Market returning for 10th year this summer
WELLINGTON NORTH - The Wellington North Farmers’ Market returns to the Victory Church and Community Centre for its 10th season on June 17.
Council considers bending rules for ground-floor residence in Mount Forest
KENILWORTH – A developer is asking council to make an exception to Wellington North’s zoning bylaw prohibiting ground-floor residential uses in commercial zones.
GRCA urges caution around local water bodies
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials don't expect widespread flooding, but the Grand River Conservation Authority is urging area residents to "exercise extreme caution around all local waterways" due to Thursday's rainfall.
Annual Wellington North seniors award to be presented April 20
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township will be presenting its annual Senior of the Year award in Arthur on April 20.
Bowl for Kids fundraiser rolling again
MOUNT FOREST – The Big Brothers Big Sisters North Wellington (BBBSBW) Bowl for Kids campaign kicked off on Feb. 5, with 191 bowlers from Minto and Mapleton raising $15,788 on day one.
Police beat: Stolen truck
MOUNT FOREST – On Jan. 31 at about 8:30pm, Wellington County OPP received a report that a vehicle…