WELLINGTON COUNTY – New strike action from unions representing a variety of education workers will impact students across Wellington County.
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Weather causes afternoon cancellation of north Wellington buses
MOUNT FOREST – The consortium in charge of local school buses has apologized for north Wellington bus cancellations late in the day on Jan. 8.
OPINION: Exciting times ahead for local papers
Last week, after the announcement that the North Wellington Community News would be expanding its…
Editorial: A good response
North Wellington municipalities dodged a bullet, or perhaps more aptly, a bucket, this past…
Town will revisit Beehive park sale
MINTO – Council will hold further discussions before going ahead with the proposed sale of Beehive Park.
Arthur HUB volunteers hosted a breakfast for local youth programs
HUB breakfast – Arthur HUB volunteers hosted a breakfast to raise funds for local youth…
Lots of action at Arthur Minor Hockey Day
Hockey celebration – The local arena was a busy spot during Arthur Minor Hockey Day on Jan.…
Tin Can Classic Feb. 1 in Moorefield
MOOREFIELD – Tin can curling will be returning to Moorefield next month.
Rehearsals underway for “Five Alarm” comedy
Five Alarm comedy – Rehearsals have begun for the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s spring…
Local north Wellington teams face off in Harriston
Beginning of a rivalry? – A pair of north Wellington hockey teams faced off in Harriston on…
Wet weekend keeps Minto 81’s out of action
PALMERSTON - The Minto 81’s weekend plans were disrupted by severe weather over the weekend, which saw their scheduled trip to Lucknow to take on the Lancers cancelled.
Patriots down Barons
MOUNT FOREST - In a return match, the Mount Forest Patriots earned an 8-4 win over the Hanover Barons in Provincial Junior Hockey League action on Jan. 10.
Chicken barn destroyed by Jan. 9 Yatton area fire
MAPLETON – A chicken barn was completely destroyed by fire near Yatton on Jan. 9.
Wellington North tax levy increases by 3.3%; tax impact is 1.8%
KENILWORTH - Wellington North taxes are going up, but the increase will be partially offset by organic growth in the township.
First River Classic a success; four local non-profits share proceeds
MOUNT FOREST – Radio station 88.7 The River held its first golf tournament in September,…