STRATFORD – The Ontario government has announced spending of more than $100 million to train in excess of 32,000 new personal support workers and nurses in long-term care over the next three years.
Mapleton council to consider joining employee health plan
MAPLETON – Inclusion of council members in the health benefits plan utilized for municipal staff will be on the agenda for the next township council meeting.
Wellington Warden Andy Lennox elected vice-chair of WOWC
GODERICH – Wellington County Warden Andy Lennox was elected vice-chair of the Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus (WOWC) at the organization’s Feb. 2 annual general meeting.
Little Black Dress Affair raises $14,917 for CPSC
MOUNT FOREST – Little Black Dress Affair committee members recently presented Cancer Patient Services Corporation (CPSC) and the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation.
LMH auxiliary donates $17,100 for hospital capital equipment
MOUNT FOREST – Thanks to a year of successful fundraising efforts, the Louise Marshall Hospital (LMH) Auxiliary was able to present the LMH Foundation with a donation of $17,100 in support of priority capital equipment.
Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary donates $17,100
MOUNT FOREST - The Louise Marshall Hospital (LMH) Auxiliary recently presented the LMH Foundation with a donation of $17,100 to help purchase priority capital equipment.
Moorefield Optimist outdoor rink open for the skating season
MOOREFIELD - The Moorefield Optimist outdoor ice rink opened for the skating season on Jan. 21.
Looking back at 2023: The Year in Review
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The North Wellington Community News would like to wish everyone a safe and happy 2024 as we take a look back on an eventful year in 2023.
Winter blast strikes area
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington County experienced a major snowfall on the weekend of Jan. 12 to 14.
‘Fire and Ice Family New Year’s Eve’ draws a crowd to Palmerston arena
MINTO - A bubble show, a new wrinkle at the 2023 Fire and Ice Family New Year’s Eve Celebration.
Alma photographer recognized by Canadian Farm Writers Federation
ALMA – A local photographer, whose photos capture moments in farm life in rural Ontario, earned two silver awards in the news photography category at the Canadian Farm Writers Conference.
Hazardous waste depot moves
ELORA - The County of Wellington mobile household hazardous waste (HHW) depot is moving from the Rothsay Waste Facility to the Elora Waste Facility, and will be there for the month of January
Ringing in the New Year in Arthur
ARTHUR - St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church hosted a Family New Year’s Eve party at the Arthur Arena.
Drainage superintendent appointed
MINTO – Ryan Binkle has been appointed municipal drainage superintendent for the Town of Minto.
Minto Optimists aid schools
MINTO - The Town of Minto Optimist Club held its annual Breakfast with Santa event on Nov. 12.