WELLINGTON NORTH - At a July 11 meeting of Wellington North council, Scott Robinson of Toronto-based architectural firm Tillmann Ruth Robinson Inc. fielded questions from councillors about the cost of a proposed new outdoor pool in Mount Forest to replace the recently closed Lion Roy Grant pool.
Louise Marshall Hospital closing ER after 5pm on July 16, 17
MOUNT FOREST – Staffing challenges are resulting in the closure of the emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital overnight on July 16 and July 17.
Committee recommends spending $350,000 to address Arthur community centre roof repairs
WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington North's Recreation, Parks and Leisure Committee is recommending council approve $350,000 to address Arthur and Area Community Centre roof repairs before problems, identified in a 2019 report, worsen.
Compliance audit committee members reappointed by Wellington North council
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Jim McQueen, Wesley Snarr, Douglas Auld, and Joseph Servos were all reappointed by Wellington North council to a joint committee audit committee for the 2022-26 term of council.
Supply shortages challenge county’s replacement of high-mile courier van
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington County's library courier van travels around 260 km moving books across the county’s 14 library branches each weekday. The ageing van needs to be replaced, but the county found that task would be no simple feat.
Lion Roy Grant playground reopens following accessibility improvements
MOUNT FOREST - The Lion Roy Grant playground has reopened as of July 5, following accessibility improvement work closing the playground for a little over two weeks.
Local artist carving new life into fallen Hillsburgh tree
HILLSBURGH - When Jennifer McKinnon first saw the fallen century-old maple tree, its decaying trunk persisting with toothy remnants jutting skyward, she at first felt saddened by the loss, she said, before her mind fired with “a million half-baked ideas.”
Arthur 150: A weekend to remember
ARTHUR - The Wellington Advertiser was in Arthur on July 1 and 2 as "Canada's most patriotic village" celebrated 150 years since incorporation.
Planning staff present options for regulating cannabis land use in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – The second of a four-stage study on how to regulate cannabis production and processing in Wellington North is complete, with county and township staff putting forward six policy recommendations to township council.
Wellington North to offer rebates for northern residents after Mount Forest pool closure
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here voted to reimburse Mount Forest swimmers living within a specific area with $24 for each visit made to the township's outdoor pool in Arthur, up to a maximum of $500 per household, following the closure of the Lion Roy Grant outdoor pool.
‘Long way to go’ in fixing hospital offload delays: paramedic chief
GUELPH - Ambulance offload delays at Guelph General Hospital continue straining limited emergency resources as Wellington County and Guelph look to new health minister to respond.
No more turtle talk at Hillsburgh library branch: CAO
ABOYNE – Discovery of turtle egg nests at the Hillsburgh library branch prompted resident concerns and turtle talk at a June library board meeting.
Mount Forest residents prepare to welcome Ukrainian refugees
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest residents are ready to open their hearts and doors to Ukrainian refugees as the Multicultural Association of Perth Huron strives to resettle 42 families in Wellington County.
Advisory committee presents plans for Indigenous Gathering Circle
ABOYNE - Wellington County's Indigenous Advisory Committee made plans for an Indigenous Gathering Circle at the Wellington Place campus public for the first time in an online presentation on June 20.
Palmerston Lions held Splash Bash
Splash Bash – The Palmerston Lions Club hosted the annual Splash Bash in Lions Heritage Park on…