WELLINGTON COUNTY – Recent data from Feed Ontario shows the number of people visiting food banks across the province doubled between 2019 and 2023.
Mount Forest
Mount Forest alley becomes outdoor art gallery thanks to team effort
MOUNT FOREST – A previously dark alley in downtown Mount Forest has been transformed into an art gallery thanks to support from local businesses and the work of local artists.
Weekly group offers supports for LGBTQ youth, allies in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – A new weekly group here provides a place for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and their allies to offer each other support.
Wellington Produce Packaging marks multiple milestones following fire that destroyed warehouse last year
MOUNT FOREST – On Oct. 18, Wellington Produce Packaging's employees, customers and suppliers joined government representatives and others for a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open a new addition to its plant.
Magpie’s Bakery permanently closes in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – Maggie Schram, owner and operator of Magpie’s Bakery, announced the business’ official closure on the bakery’s Facebook page on Sept. 4.
Volunteer celebration, newcomer event draws hundreds in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest and District Sports Complex was buzzing with excitement on Sept. 12, as a Volunteer Celebration and Newcomer Welcome event welcomed both new and preexisting members of the Wellington North community.
Drug Poisoning Awareness Day event honours lives lost
MOUNT FOREST – A gathering in downtown Mount Forest on Aug. 22 honoured people who have died of drug poisoning.
Council reaffirms plans to decommission old Mount Forest pool, build new
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has reaffirmed its plan to scrap the Mount Forest pool and build a new one in a new location, despite community objections to the plan.
Natural gas recycling truck destroyed by fire
MOUNT FOREST – A natural gas recycling truck went up in flames in front of a home on Mount Forest's Main Street North on July 10.
Community garden tackling food insecurity, isolation
MOUNT FOREST – After almost two years of dedication by volunteers, the Mount Forest Community Garden is fulfilling its goals.
Mulch sale raises $3,000 for Crime Stoppers
MOUNT FOREST – Marty Young, owner of Young’s Home Hardware in Mount Forest, joins Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) past chair Deryck West to announce $3,461 was raised at this year’s Mount Forest mulch sale.
Murphy Park pavilion gets improvements, honours Mount Forest couple
MOUNT FOREST – The Murphy Park Pavilion has gained some improvements with a new roof and picnic tables.
WHSS graduating students celebrate commencement
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest celebrated its Class of 2024 students at their commencement ceremony on June 14 in the school cafetorium.
Ontario Health Coalition hearings shares info regarding hospital, emergency room closures
MOUNT FOREST – The Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) hosted several hearings throughout the province from June 8 to 18, collecting feedback from community members impacted by hospital and emergency department closures.
WHSS Wolverine Boys Lacrosse team played at CWOSSA
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Secondary School Wolverine Boys Lacrosse team had a successful season this year.