WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here is considering whether or not to pass a zoning bylaw amendment, which would allow for the construction of a proposed two-storey apartment building at 773 Princess Street in Mount Forest.
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COVID-19 vaccinations required for all new county employees
WELLINGTON COUNTY – New employees will be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 under a new policy established by Wellington County.
Mount Forest Thrift Shop celebrates grand opening
Grand Opening – The Mount Forest Thrift Shop celebrated its grand opening at its new location…
Holstein General Store hosting grand reopening
HOLSTEIN – Holstein General Store is celebrating its grand reopening on Aug. 14 from 4 to 8pm.
2021 Headstone Hunt to include presentations on WW II history
MINTO - The fifth annual Harriston Superior Monuments Headstone Hunt will return this fall.
North Wellington municipalities reactivate Digital Service Squad
Northern Wellington municipalities will once again be offering local businesses assistance with their online commerce efforts. The Minto Chamber of Commerce, Township of Wellington North and Township of Mapleton have announced receipt of a 11,884 Digital Main Street program grant.
Mount Forest clothing store celebrates rebranding
MOUNT FOREST – Cynthia and Co., a women’s clothing store in Mount Forest, will be undergoing significant changes as the store emerges from pandemic restrictions.
Smiles, sauce and sunshine at Mount Forest drive-through ribfest
MOUNT FOREST - The "Git Yer Hillbilly On" Ribfest was a driving success with 250 racks of ribs cooked up and sold off with proceeds supporting local community organizations.
Taste Real providing passports to local food
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Taste Real launches “passports” encouraging people to get out and explore county farmers' markets in a fun way.
Wellington North unlikely to see an off-leash dog park before 2025
WELLINGTON NORTH – Officials here are not ruling out the possibility of opening a dog park in the township in the future but are not moving forward with any plans as of now, given the current department workload.
Acts of Kindness bring smiles to Mount Forest
Creatures of kindness – These three characters were spotted on Main Street in Mount Forest on…
The Wellington North Farmer’s Market kicked off the 2021 season at the Victory Community Centre
Opening day – The Wellington North Farmer’s Market kicked off the 2021 season at the…
Mount Forest Lions host annual roadside clean-up
Clean up crew – Members of the Mount Forest Lions Club were busy picking up litter in the…
Birmingham celebrates residents over 90
90’s club – Birmingham Retirement Community in Mount Forest celebrated residents who are over…
Neighbour helps raise $2,400 for fire victims in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – A fire last month at an apartment building on John Street in Mount Forest destroyed the apartment of Lindsay Whiteman, Frank Warris and their three-year-old son, Forest. The family lost everything in the fire.