WELLINGTON NORTH - The Wellington North Farmers Market is making plans to open for its ninth season on June 25.
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Avila Investments seeks zoning amendment for long-planned mixed-use subdivision
WELLINGTON NORTH – A long-planned Mount Forest subdivision is moving closer to becoming a reality following a public meeting last month about a zoning amendment application from Avila Investments Ltd., a Georgetown-based developer.
Weapon, drug charges laid after police locate truck suspected to be stolen
MOUNT FOREST – Three people are facing serious criminal charges after being found by Wellington OPP officers with a grey pickup truck police say they believed to be stolen.
New Foodland grocery store in Mount Forest moving ahead with first phase
WELLINGTON NORTH - Council here received, on Jan. 24, a signed site plan agreement between the township and Sobeys Developments Limited, which owns Foodland and Sobeys grocery retail stores, for the development of a new Foodland grocery store in Mount Forest.
Recovery program provides tools to address mental health issues
MOUNT FOREST – A local chapter of an international self-help/group support program is now in its 40th year of assisting participants struggling with mental health issues.
On again, off again restrictions take heavy toll on restaurants, gyms
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The on again, off again rhythm of operating through pandemic restrictions ranging from capacity limits to lockdowns has been a struggle for all manner of business. But without question, some sectors have been impacted harder than others.
Vehicle linked to break-in?
WELLINGTON NORTH – On Nov. 14 Wellington County OPP responded to a break-in at a residence on…
WHSS students earn prizes at branch and zone level in annual Legion contest
MOUNT FOREST - The results from the Royal Canadian Legion Poster, Poetry and Essay Contest have come in, and there were 307 entries for the contest from Mount Forest-area schools.
‘Kids always came first’: Mount Forest teacher taking ‘high road’ after going against the grain
MOUNT FOREST - Local resident and longtime Wellington Heights Secondary School teacher Dave Griffiths has retired after decades of putting kids first in experiential education.
Local hospitals update visitor guidelines, offer tips on accessing COVID-19 tests
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Effective Dec. 23, essential care partners must be two-dose vaccinated and social visits are no longer permitted.
Mount Forest resident bids final farewell to community with Christmas giveaway event
MOUNT FOREST – Longtime resident and community advocate Stuart Husk bid a final farewell to Mount Forest with a Christmas giveaway on Dec. 18. The event, which Husk labelled the Mount Forest Christmas Giveaway, saw nearly 150 people in attendance.
Christmas bureau donors help make local children smile
MOUNT FOREST - The Mount Forest Christmas Bureau is helping local families this holiday season through its angel tree program.
Food banks across county helping to provide care, joy this Christmas
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the holiday season fast approaching, food banks across the county are gearing up to help local residents celebrate Christmas.
Building evacuated after suspicious package found
MOUNT FOREST – Residents of an Egremont Street building have been advised they can return home after they were evacuated on Nov. 25 when a suspicious package was discovered in the building.
Mount Forest Cemetery walking tours benefit local foodbanks
WELLINGTON NORTH - Morgan McCannell was sitting in on a cultural roundtable meeting when she found northern county residents had a particular interest in walking tours.