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.
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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.
Police investigating more suspicious fires in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – Another vehicle fire in Mount Forest has the Wellington OPP crime unit investigating.
Projections put Wellington North elementary schools over capacity by 2030
KENILWORTH – A recent Upper Grand District School Board report suggests student enrolment is projected to increase beyond capacity at Arthur Public School and Victoria Cross Public School due to housing development in Wellington North.
Storage building in Mount Forest destroyed in ‘suspicious’ fire
MOUNT FOREST – Volunteer firefighters were awoken from their sleep in the early hours of Sunday morning this past weekend to battle a structure and car fire, in separate incidents.
Mount Forest Agricultural Society comes to an end after more than 160 years in community
MOUNT FOREST – After 163 years in the Wellington North community, the Mount Forest Agricultural Society will cease to exist.
Wellington North Fire implementing contingency measures during water tower work
KENILWORTH - With the Mount Forest water tower being emptied for rehabilitation work, including a new interior liner and exterior painting, Wellington North Fire Services has come up with contingency plans and revised protocols.
Water use restrictions effective May 17 in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST - Residents in the Wellington North community of Mount Forest will have to observe water usage restrictions between May 17, when the community's water tower is drained, and when the tower is functional again in August.
Bonny McDougall named Senior of the Year in Wellington North
ARTHUR - Bonny McDougall was awarded Wellington North's 2023 Senior of the Year before roughly 200 residents and volunteers at the Arthur and Area Community Centre on April 21.
County hopes to find permanent funding for IMPACT team
GUELPH – County of Wellington officials are seeking funding to extend the local Integrated Mobile Police and Crisis Team (IMPACT).
Council votes against winter burials at Mount Forest cemetery
KENILWORTH – Wellington North will not perform winter burials at the Mount Forest cemetery due to a lack of staffing and resources.
Wellington North council struggles with decision on Mount Forest pool
KENILWORTH – The projected cost of a new outdoor pool in Mount Forest is keeping at least two Wellington North councillors awake at night.
Dayson Industrial awarded $1.54-million contract for Mount Forest water tower work
KENILWOTH - Wellington North council has awarded Hamilton-based Dayson Industrial Services with a $1.54 million contract (tax-in) for work on the Mount Forest water tower.