GUELPH - At the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College, students and scientists within the department of pathobiology are working to better understand avian influenza and its implications. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed three outbreaks of bird flu in Wellington County.
Weather damage impacts region
Weather damage – Wellington County roads workers clear felled trees from Wellington Road 26, west…
Riverstown Landfill adds more waste capacity with opening of second phase
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington County's Riverstown Landfill has officially entered a second phase with the opening of a new cell on May 19. Phase two, with four cells, is expected to last until 2047.
Historic grist mill to get second life as home of new Erin library branch
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A historic grist mill located on the former Mundell Lumber property in Erin is slated to become the newest county library branch.
Agriculture focus of Perth-Wellington candidates discussion
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Perth-Wellington riding candidates gathered virtually on May 10 to promote party lines and promises on topics of importance to the riding’s farming communities.
‘A lifesaver’: phone service an antidote to isolation
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Seniors Offering Support telephone service is dialing in community connection with weekly calls helping to lessen isolation and improve support systems and community connections.
Drexler Construction awarded Domville Street reconstruction project by Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – Domville Street residents will experience a smoother drive after the…
After fire, first steps to rebuild begin at council meeting
WELLINGTON NORTH –Around a year and a half following a fire at John’s Towing, Kyle Woods appeared before council on April 25 seeking to build a new 3,500 square-foot shop on his Mount Forest property.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations declining
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 247 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 throughout the health region as of May 17. Two new deaths are reported.
Agriculture at the forefront of Perth-Wellington candidates discussion
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Provincial election candidates for the Perth-Wellington riding discussed topics of importance to rural communities during a May 10 virtual meeting hosted by the Wellington Federation of Agriculture.
Survey data suggests a hybrid design favoured for Mount Forest pool
WELLINGTON NORTH - Between April 23 and March 30, 121 individuals responded to questions seeking to understand what residents want from an outdoor pool that would replace the run-down Lion Roy Grant pool. A hybrid option, a combination of elements from two other designs, was most favoured.
Youths to take on world at kickboxing championships
WELLINGTON NORTH - After months of arduous training local teens Breckin Lachanse and Jamie Reeves have been chosen to represent Canada at the World Association of Kickboxing Organization’s World Junior Kickboxing Championships to be held in Italy from Sept. 30 to Oct. 9.
Province turns down township for infrastructure funding
WELLINGTON NORTH - A 2022-23 funding application to the province's Connecting Link Program for money to resurface a portion of Smith Street (Highway 6) in Arthur has been denied. The province has suggested the township reapply in the next funding round.
Wellington North celebrates community volunteers
Appreciation - Wellington North celebrated the hard work and dedication of its volunteers at a May 5 dinner held at the Arthur and Area Community Centre.
Council approves loss of farmland to make way for county public works building
WELLINGTON NORTH - A nine-acre portion of agricultural land belonging to G and L White Farms Ltd. is being rezoned to rural industrial to allow for Wellington County to build a public works garage. The land is situated south of Wellington Road 109, along Wellington Road 12, in Wellington North.