MOUNT FOREST – In 2023, the Mount Forest BIA welcomed four new directors, implemented two hardscape projects in the downtown core and launched its new website.
Community News
Mapleton Family Day Fun Fair is Feb. 19
MAPLETON – A Family Day Fun Fair featuring everything from pickleball to public skating will be held at the PMD arena in Drayton on Feb. 19.
One dead, two hospitalized after incident Friday morning in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – Few details are available about an incident here on Friday morning that left one person dead and two others in hospital.
St. Mary students return to in-person learning Feb. 7 at local churches
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Catholic District School Board has announced plans for temporary accommodations for students and staff of St. Mary Catholic School, which has been shut down since a Jan. 25 fire which caused an estimated $4 million in damage.
Council takes cautious approach on proposed hike to building, planning fees
MAPLETON – Council here is weighing alternatives to raising building and planning fees by massive amounts suggested in a consultant’s report aimed at attaining “full cost recovery” for the services.
Hanover Community Players donate to Salvation Army Food Bank
HANOVER – Hanover Community Players donated $1,152 to the Salvation Army Food Bank on Jan. 17.
Palmerston Lions donate $500 to Crime Stoppers
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Lions Club was pleased to present Kevin West of Guelph-Wellington Crime Stoppers with a cheque for $500.
Insurance premium increase down to single digits in Wellington North
KENILWORTH – This year’s municipal insurance premium increase isn’t in the double digits as it was the previous two years.
WOWC advocates for housing, mental health, workforce initiatives
TORONTO – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) continued to advocate for three critical regional priorities during the recent Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) 2024 Conference.
Four Corners Quilters Guild to hold second annual raffle
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Four Corners Quilters Guild in Mount Forest will be holding its second annual raffle draw on Feb. 12.
New municipal/provincial partnership needed in Ontario: AMO
TORONTO – The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has released a pre-budget submission calling on the province to commit to reviewing the provincial-municipal fiscal framework as part of the upcoming provincial budget.
Performance day offers skaters chance to showcase their skills
PALMERSTON – The Harriston Skating Club hosted a performance day featuring skaters from the Harriston Skating Club and Skate Wallace on Jan. 21 at the Palmerston arena.
Little Black Dress Affair raises $14,917 for CPSC
MOUNT FOREST – Little Black Dress Affair committee members recently presented Cancer Patient Services Corporation (CPSC) and the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation.
Discussion panel to bring ideas for downtown Arthur businesses
ARTHUR – Business owners in Arthur may want to attend an open forum discussion at The Imagination Space on Feb. 5 at 7pm to come up with ideas on how to make Arthur a more cohesive community.
Blessings to You Centre presents $2000 cheque to Harriston Skating Club
The Harriston Skating Club is a volunteer run, not-for-profit organization that relies on fundraising and sponsorships from the community to offset the costs of ice, coaching and other expenses.