KENILWORTH – While a municipal election is still more than a year away, Wellington North council is preparing for it with the approval of mail-in ballots as the voting method for the 2026 election.
Community News
Township recognizes retired deputy fire chiefs from Drayton, Moorefield
MAPLETON – After decades of service, Drayton deputy fire chief Daryl Brodhaecker and Moorefield deputy fire chief Tom Wood have retired.
Province grants $1.6 million for Main Street resurfacing in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – Road work is coming to Main Street in Mount Forest during the 2025 construction season, with funding help from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s Connecting Links program.
Louise Marshall emergency department closed again
MOUNT FOREST – The emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital was closed overnight on Feb. 11 until 7am on Feb. 12.
BBBS of Wellington receives $5,000 cheque
MINTO – The ongoing contributions to the community by Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Wellington have been recognized by the Blessings to You Centre Thrift and Gift Stores in Palmerston.
Hawks’ Nest competition announces second corporate sponsor
NEUSTADT – The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) have announced TD Bank Group as the second corporate sponsor for the Hawks’ Nest competition.
Minto recognized for business attraction, retention
MINTO – On Feb. 6, representatives from the Town of Minto attended the 68th annual Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) President’s Dinner in downtown Toronto, where a range of individuals and initiatives that made a significant impact on their communities in 2024 were recognized.
Township investigating clearing Mount Forest track for dog walkers
KENILWORTH – Township staff in Wellington North are looking into the possibility of clearing the track at the Mount Forest Community Centre to accommodate dog walkers, but it’s probably not going to happen this season.
History of the Arthur United Church
ARTHUR – The Arthur United Church, located at 101 Tucker St., has been a place of worship in the community for decades.
Arthur’s Brokerlink donates to local food bank
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Brokerlink Arthur location sponsored a free public skate on Jan. 31 at the Arthur community centre.
Two artists take over the Minto Arts Gallery in upcoming exhibition
MINTO – The Minto Arts Gallery will be opening its doors to two artists who express their creative passion through nature.
Minto council approves updated health and safety policy
MINTO – Every year a health and safety update is provided to council in hopes of improving statistics from the year before.
Updated Mapleton burn bylaw approved
MAPLETON – An updated burn bylaw was approved unanimously by Mapleton council during a regular meeting on Feb. 11.
Buying Canadian products, services priority for Mapleton township
MAPLETON – “Local first, Ontario next, Canada, and then the rest of the world if we have to.”
Wellington North supports seniors centre
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has once again approved a $10,000 grant to support the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence.