WELLINGTON NORTH — Township staff here will start removing the ice from the Mount Forest and Arthur arenas as early as this week. Wellington North council approved the decision on Feb. 8.
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Cooley Group acquires Vintex
MOUNT FOREST – The Cooley Group has acquired Vintex, Inc. The technical textiles and custom…
Mount Forest man charged with robbery, theft
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington County OPP officials say that on Jan. 2 at about 10am, someone returning to their vehicle in a parking lot at a business on Main Street near Queen Street in Mount Forest noticed a suspect in the driver's seat.
Fergus COVID-19 assessment centre now open seven days a week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington Health Care Alliance officials announced on Jan. 6 the centre, located at the former Groves hospital on Union Street, will be open every day from 10am to 6pm except for statutory holidays.
Township seeks funding for choker lanes to calm traffic in Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – This township will seek funding for local infrastructure projects ranging from a backup generator to traffic calming measures, through a federal/provincial program that supports health and safety related projects.
Wellington North council ponders looming development pressure
WELLINGTON NORTH – The pace of proposed development in both Mount Forest and Arthur has Wellington North council pondering how to keep up with needed infrastructure.
Donation offers help for homeless veterans
Help for homeless veterans – Dan Bailey of Hanover’s OnePromo was in Mount Forest on Dec. 21 to…
Local businesses host walk for cancer care
Local businesses that care – When Cancer Patient Services (CPS) cancelled its annual Walk for…
Cork: County in solid position to deal with waste
WELLINGTON NORTH – The County of Wellington will be well positioned to deal with solid waste when…
COVID-19 assessment centres to open on Saturdays in Palmerston, Mount Forest
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Saturday-only COVID-19 assessment centres are opening in Mount Forest and Palmerston starting Dec. 12, the Wellington Healthcare Alliance announced on Dec. 8.
Public health: COVID-19 outbreak over at Birmingham Retirement Community
GUELPH – A COVID-19 outbreak at Birmingham Retirement Community in Mount Forest has been declared over.
Groups forced to alter, cancel Christmas events in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – Clubs and groups in Wellington North are adapting on the fly when it comes holiday events due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some Mount Forest businesses adapting in response to COVID-19 concerns
MOUNT FOREST – A number of businesses here have pro-actively closed their doors or modified operations in response to emerging concerns about potential local spread of COVID-19.
Indoor dining closed at Tim Hortons in Mount Forest until Nov. 27
MOUNT FOREST – The dining room at the Tim Hortons restaurant here is closed, reportedly due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19.
We Remember: Communities in Wellington County honour veterans
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Several townships across Wellington County are honouring their…