WELLINGTON COUNTY - Community Living Guelph Wellington is closing its centres in Harriston, Mount Forest, Fergus, Erin and two centres in Guelph as it transitions to a “person-centred” approach to supporting people with developmental disabilities.
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Appointment-only flu shot clinics offered in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – Public health and the Mount Forest Family Health Team are offering three flu shot clinics here over the next three weeks.
WHSS students install ‘message of gratitude, respect to frontline workers’
MOUNT FOREST – A group of students from Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest have installed a sign in front of the school thanking frontline workers for their dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rezoning approved to allow six-unit townhouse
WELLINGTON NORTH – A rezoning application to facilitate construction of a six-unit townhouse on Birmingham Street in Mount Forest has been approved by township council.
Council approves parking relief for gas station/takeout restaurant in Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township council has approved a minor variance for a gas station and takeout restaurant proposal at the corner of Sligo Road and Main Street (Highway 6) in Mount Forest.
Wellington Heights teacher receives Everyday Hero Award for rock band program
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) teacher Ben McCabe was surprised when he learned he was one of Upper Grand District School Board’s Everyday Heroes for the 2019-20 school year.
Program coordinator joins The River
MOUNT FOREST – A familiar voice has joined 88.7 The River. Mount Forest resident Chris Holden…
Splash Pad contribution
Splash Pad contribution – Mount Forest Lions president Marty Young presented Wellington North…
Mount Forest equestrian facility opens amidst pandemic
MOUNT FOREST – A new owner opened an equestrian facility in Mount Forest in the middle of the…
Mount Forest family takes part in annual Terry Fox Run
Family supports Terry Fox Run – The annual Terry Fox Run changed format tor 2020, with…
Mount Forest Downtown’s Gold Bikes for Simon campaign held several fundraisers
Gold Bike fundraisers – Several fundraisers were held on Sept. 19 for Mount Forest…
Development report shows Wellington North is on the grow
WELLINGTON NORTH – A report showing considerable development underway and pending in this township is both a good news story and a cautionary tale, according to municipal officials.
Local hospitals allotted over $1 million from Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The three hospitals in Wellington County will receive a combined $1 million in funding to address critical upgrades, repairs and maintenance.
Gold bike campaign raising funds to assist local youth fighting cancer
MOUNT FOREST – A campaign by a downtown business organization is raising awareness of childhood cancer and funds for a local youth fighting against it.
Man facing robbery, weapons charges after incident at Mount Forest business
WELLINGTON NORTH – A local man faces robbery and weapons charges after pulling a replica handgun on a customer at a store here.