MINTO – Local graveyards in town have become the target of thievery as flowers and other personal items go missing.
Proposed traffic calming pilot program to cost township $35,000
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council is cracking down on speeding by approving a proposed traffic calming pilot program worth $35,000.
Harriston-Minto Fall Fair returns for a ‘Kinda Korny’ time
HARRISTON – The time of soapbox derbies and cattle shows has returned – and it’s Harriston’s time to shine.
Saugeen Connects, town officials celebrate young entrepreneurs
CLIFFORD – This summer, 50 students were granted the opportunity to build a business and gain entrepreneurial skills in the process through the Saugeen Student Start-Up Program.
Clifford Rotarian looks back on 55 years of volunteering
CLIFFORD – To be a Rotarian one must be passionate about supporting their community. And that's exactly what Larry Grummett was for 55 years as a member of the Clifford Rotary Club.
Basketball officials needed in county, Guelph
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the game of basketball booms across Canada, the need for referees is expanding rapidly in Guelph and the county, states the Guelph Board of Approved Basketball Officials (GBABO).
Lives lost to drug poisoning remembered in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – People gathered in Mount Forest Aug. 21 to remember the lives lost from drug poisoning and substance abuse.
Minor variance approved for proposed townhouse subdivision
Minor variance approved for proposed townhouse subdivision
Saugeen Hospice to break ground in summer 2028
HARRISTON – The Saugeen Hospice board of directors updated Minto residents about its mission, goals and next steps at an Aug. 14 meeting. Construction of the six-bed facility is expected to begin in 2028.
Lives lost to drug poisoning remembered in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – People gathered in Mount Forest Aug. 21 to remember lives lost from drug poisoning and substance abuse.
Volunteers celebrate success of Mount Forest Community Garden
MOUNT FOREST – Local green thumbs gathered despite heavy rain and mud to celebrate the success of a community garden that brings people together and helps to support social causes.
Harriston’s downtown set to be ‘beautified’ with painted alleyway
MINTO – The grassroots, community-led Harriston Rising movement is “beautifying” downtown Harriston once again.
Rare virus claims life of second horse
An unvaccinated eight-year-old shetland pony is dead after becoming infected with a case of eastern equine encephalitis virus. It's the second case to have been confirmed in Wellington County this year.
‘Support not Stigma’ is message for Drug Poisoning Awareness Day
WELLINGTON COUNTY – More than 2,200 Ontarians died from drug poisoning last year, which is why Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy manager Jean Hopkins is committed to raising awareness whilst battling the stigma.
Forensic vet teaches students to identify, report animal abuse/neglect
GUELPH – Ontario Veterinary College professor and forensic vet Dr. Shane Bateman decided to take a stand against animal abuse/neglect and now empowers the next generation to be the voice for the voiceless.