MOUNT FOREST – There are now five confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the region, including the first case within Wellington County.
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Family Health Team to lock doors, introduce screening as part of pandemic plan
MOUNT FOREST - With the confirmation of a local case of COVID-19 that is not related to travel, the Mount Forest Family Health Team (MFFHT) will lock its doors on March 23.
Family Counselling and Support Services finds new home
GUELPH – After more than 16 years at their current location, Family Counselling and Support…
COVID-19 crisis strands Mount Forest residents in Morocco
WELLINGTON NORTH – The federal government was working earlier this week to help area residents, including two from Mount Forest, who are among a large number of Canadians stuck in Morocco.
West Grey man faces 10 charges after robbery at Mount Forest residence
MOUNT FOREST - A West Grey man faces assault, weapon, drug and theft charges following a robbery here last week.
Entrance, parking changes take effect this week at local hospital
MOUNT FOREST – Important information about upcoming changes at the Louise Marshall Hospital…
148 bowlers supported Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington’s Bowl for Kids Sake on Feb. 8
Bowl for Kids Sake – The Mount Forest Community was represented by 148 bowlers supporting Big…
Report: 30% of clients using walk-in mental health services in critical state
FERGUS – Data show that over 30 per cent of clients using the free same-day walk-in services in…
Hundreds attend Mental Health Awareness Night
MOUNT FOREST - A group of Mount Forest residents banded together, after the community’s most recent suicide, and organized a Mental Health Awareness Night.
Birmingham Retirement Community hosted a Lovers Luncheon
Lovers Luncheon – On Feb. 12, Mount Forest’s Birmingham Retirement Community hosted two…
West Grey Police mourning the loss of one of their own
WEST GREY - Constable Cory Trainor, 28, was found dead in a police vehicle parked near Mount Forest on Feb. 18
Profitable pastures 2020 conference in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – The Ontario Forage Council has announced its upcoming annual Profitable…
Strathcona centre celebrates first year in new location
MOUNT FOREST - Strathcona Long Term Health Care will have to hold off for now on a party to celebrate one year in its new facility here.
Confederate editor reflects on four decades at paper
MOUNT FOREST - I spent nearly 40 years working for The Mount Forest Confederate, the weekly newspaper serving Mount Forest and area.
Local hospitals receive funds for infrastructure renewal projects
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Local MPP Randy Pettapiece, says provincial funding of $2,586,809 for hospitals across this riding will facilitate needed upgrades and improvements.