MOUNT FOREST – Wellington OPP have laid more charges in connection to recent fires in Mount Forest.
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No changes coming to Wellington North electoral wards
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council recently discussed whether a need exists to reevaluate the township's electoral ward system, ultimately settling in favour of the status quo.
Louise Marshall Hospital emergency department closing overnight on July 20
MOUNT FOREST – The emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital will close overnight starting at 7pm on July 20 and reopen 12 hours later at 7am on July 21.
Proposed Mount Forest development stirs residents’ concerns
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council recently heard from Mount Forest residents who are concerned with the impact of a proposed 34-unit townhouse development.
Mount Forest horse whisperer has royal encounter
MOUNT FOREST - Janet Hathaway was a teenager living in Markham Township in the early 1960s when she became involved with the Toronto Polo Club.
Police, fire officials won’t say if two Mount Forest fires are suspicious
MOUNT FOREST – Two new fires have been reported in the Wellington North community of Mount Forest following a string of suspicious fires early last month.
Customer surprises Advertiser carrier with new delivery wagon
MOUNT FOREST – When his delivery wagon broke due to a lot of hard work, Wellington Advertiser carrier Owen Wagner was surprised by a customer who gifted him a handmade replacement.
‘One for the records’: fireworks festival runs July 13 to 16
MOUNT FOREST - The 21st Mount Fireworks Festival takes place from July 13 to 16 and will be "one for the records."
Wellington North council votes against spending more tax dollars on future intersection
KENILWORTH - Wellington North council has declined a recent pitch from a real estate trust to spend more taxpayer dollars on an intersection related to a new grocery store coming to the community.
School board trustee questions merit of spending on school playgrounds
WELLINGTON NORTH - Upper Grand District School Board Trustee Robin Ross wants people to rethink sinking significant cash into school playgrounds, but parent councils tasked with fundraising the dollars say playgrounds are worth it.
Significant community funding supports cultural projects, events in Wellington North
ARTHUR – Funds from the Wellington County Business Retention and Expansion program and Wellington North Cultural Roundtable and Community Fund were presented to recipients at a June 15 Wellington North Cultural Roundtable meeting.
‘I thought it was going to blow up’: Mount Forest family awakes to find car, shed burning
MOUNT FOREST – It was shortly after 3am on a recent Sunday when a Mount Forest family awoke to find a shed and car on fire at their Cork Street home.
Wellington North Fire Service call volume up last year
KENILWORTH – Wellington North Fire Service data shows volunteer firefighters responded to more calls last year than in 2021. The rise in call volume wasn't because of more fires, but more medical-related calls, according to the data.
Townhouse block proposed along Jack’s Way in Mount Forest
KENILWORTH – Developer Brad Wilson was back before Wellington North council recently regarding another residential development proposed in Mount Forest.
Masks no longer mandatory at local hospitals
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting Friday, masks are no longer required at the three hospitals in Wellington County. Patients, staff and visitors are now encouraged - but not required - to wear masks.