WELLINGTON NORTH – A local resident was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after crashing an ATV here on the weekend.
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Warm Winter Wishes campaign underway at Wellington Heights
MOUNT FOREST – The Warm Winter Wishes campaign will once again spread Christmas Joy through this community.
Donation of $50,000 will assist with development of Drayton Rotary Park
DRAYTON – Mapleton’s Township’s newest park will benefit from a $50,000 donation from a local business owner.
SIU investigating OPP call near Kenilworth involving man’s death
WELLINGTON NORTH – The province's Special Investigations Unit is now investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 47-year-old man here last weekend. Wellington County OPP officials say police officers responded to "a disturbance" call at a property on Conc. 7, near Kenilworth.
Wellington County examines diversifying farm land uses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Provincial policy dictating how agricultural land is used in Ontario allows for secondary on-farm uses, but local land use policy and zoning bylaws can get in the way, preventing farmers from diversifying on-farm income sources.
Rash of thefts at local car washes costing businesses big bucks
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In recent weeks there has been a rash of thefts from car washes throughout Wellington County. Thieves often don't get away with a lot of money, but they are causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage with each theft.
Arthur celebrates the season
All fired up – There were no chestnuts to roast over an open fire, but there were plenty of…
Reflections: My future is covered
We used to sing a hymn written by Ira Stanphill entitled “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow.” The…
Citizens of year recognized
MOUNT FOREST - The Mount Forest and District Chamber of Commerce presented in-person awards to the 2022 Excellence Award recipients at the Mount Forest Legion in October.
Smile Cookie campaign raised funds for Children’s Foundation Food and Friends Program
Smile Cookie campaign – Tim Hortons stores in Wellington North raised $15,992 toward a…
No motors, more magic at Santa parade in Holstein
HOLSTEIN – The village of Holstein is inviting everyone to a magical, non-motorized Christmas…
Clifford’s Christmas in the Street a success
Clifford Christmas party – Saturday was a busy one in Clifford as Clifford Connects and the…
Fireside fun coming up at local libraries
Did you know that all of the branches listed below in Wellington County Library have fireplaces?
Palmerston Santa Claus Parade set for Dec. 3
PALMERSTON – The 2022 Palmerston Santa Claus Parade will be held on Dec. 3. The evening parade will begin at 7pm.
A Tropical Christmas warmed up Arthur’s Christmas parade
Warm wishes – A Tropical Christmas was the theme for Arthur’s 2022 Christmas parade on Nov. 26.…