FERGUS – The family of Lucas Shortreed, who was killed in a hit-and-run crime 14 years ago, is extending an open invitation to the community to attend a gathering at the Graham Giddy Funeral Home in Fergus on Thanksgiving Day.
All-candidates meeting in Arthur covers small-town issues, societal challenges
ARTHUR – The fire department, streetscaping, derelict buildings, garbage collection, the Arthur public works building, speeding and a proposed outdoor pool in Mount Forest were just some of the topics addressed at an “all-candidates” night held at the Arthur and Area Community Centre on Sept. 27.
2022 Municipal Election: Electors presented with diverse voting options
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Electors have a variety of options available for casting ballots on Oct. 24 as local municipalities embrace traditional and modern voting methods.
Arrests in connection with Lucas Shortreed’s death come with complex feelings for family, friends
FERGUS – Lucas Shortreed would be 32 years old today if he hadn’t been left for dead after being struck by a car as he walked home along Wellington Road 17 from a party in Alma on a chilly fall night 14 years ago.
Concept plans for future Arthur operations centre presented to Wellington North council
WELLINGTON NORTH - Councillors got a look at two conceptual designs for a potential new operations centre in Arthur on Sept. 12.
Music awakens minds of long-term care residents
ABOYNE – Music plays an important role in the daily lives of Wellington Terrace residents through activity programming, weekly music therapy service, and the home's music and memory offering.
Wellington County closing digital divide through ‘get connected’ initiative
GUELPH - The Wellington County Social Services Department is providing digital devices and connecting Ontario Works clients and new immigrants to close the digital divide and bring about greater digital equity.
Council approves plan for complex upper hall
WELLINGTON NORTH - Township staff here will begin the procurement process for renovations in the upper leisure hall of the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex, using Municipal and Modernization and Efficiency Funds allocated specifically for the complex last year.
Hotels, accessory residential uses no longer permitted in some commercial zones
WELLINGTON NORTH - Changes made by council to the township’s zoning bylaw mean hotels are no longer permitted within the central commercial zone or central business districts.
No abnormalities reported in Arthur wastewater treatment plant: annual report
WELLINGTON NORTH - A report required by the province and prepared by the Ontario Clean Water Agency for the township states there were no bypass events, overflows, spills, abnormal discharges, or community complaints between Oct. 1 and May 31 at the Arthur wastewater treatment plant.
Transitional housing development can proceed with new land tribunal ruling
GUELPH – A recent Ontario Land Tribunal ruling allowing Wellington County to proceed with turning a vacant Guelph building into transitional housing for the homeless has some Guelph residents rattled and the municipalities celebrating.
What happened to the Mount Forest Tavern and what comes next?
MOUNT FOREST - In 2020, the old Mount Royal Hotel building came under new ownership and the restaurant within changed names to the Mount Forest Tavern. A little over two years later, the iconic restaurant was shut down and the building sold once again.
Fun at the 166th Arthur Fall Fair
The 166th Arthur Fall Fair ran on the grounds of the Arthur and Area Community Centre from Sept. 8 to 11, inviting residents to celebrate community and agriculture.
Kelsey Lennox named Arthur fair ambassador
ARTHUR – Kelsey Lennox has been crowned the 2022-23 Arthur Fall Fair ambassador.
Aberfoyle Fall Fair had lots of activities for all
Fun at the fair - There was plenty to do and see at the Aberfoyle Fall Fair last weekend, including horse events, kids’ events, tractor events and even a few raptors showed up to entertain and educate.