WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County is set to experience a surge in the demand for nurses in the coming years as the population continues to grow and age.
Community News
Minto youths recognized for sporting excellence
MINTO – Three local youths were recognized for sporting accomplishments at the national and provincial level at the April 25 town council meeting.
Autumn Lancaster recognized for ‘lifesaving’ actions
MINTO – A local youth was recognized for “heroic and lifesaving actions” at the April 25 town council meeting.
Mount Forest Community Garden will let residents grow own food
MOUNT FOREST – A garden of eating has touched a nerve in Wellington North.
Mount Forest Lions Club celebrates 85 years of making community a better place to live
MOUNT FOREST - As the Mount Forest Lions Club celebrates its 85th anniversary in May, club member Vern Job recounts just some of the positive impacts Lions have made on the community.
Town of Minto launches 2023 PitchIt Business Plan Competition
MINTO – The Town of Minto and LaunchIt Business Exploration Centre have announced the return of the PitchIt! Minto Business Plan Competition.
Volunteers clean up in Clifford
CLIFFORD – Clifford is now cleaner thanks to volunteers who picked up waste and plastic in the community for Earth Day.
Lovers of the Birds: Red-eyed Vireo
Our book, Up North, declares “seldom seen, always heard” to describe the Red-Eyed Vireo.
Art show features work from school
MOUNT FOREST – Art students from Wellington Heights Secondary School, along with art teacher Nichola McEwan, have organized an art exhibition titled Running With Scissors.
Comedy Two Witches, No Waiting set to open at Harriston theatre
HARRISTON – Theatre-goers will find laughs, mystery, romance and more in the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s spring production – Two Witches, No Waiting.
Kinettes plan handmade market May 6
MOOREFIELD – Drayton Kinettes are hosting a Handmade Market on May 6th at the Maryborough Community Center here from 10am to 3pm.
Wightman celebrates 115 years
CLIFFORD – Wightman has begun a celebration of 115 years in the telecommunications business.
Volunteer appreciation
Volunteers dine out – Council members cooked and served dinner for close to 200 local volunteers at a Town of Minto Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on April 19 at the Clifford Community Centre.
Descendant of local Black settlers to speak at historical society meeting
MOOREFIELD – The Mapleton Historical Society’s annual meeting on May 12 will feature guest speaker Tracy Cain of Guelph.
Spring Fling Cabaret at the Crown
HARRISTON – A Spring Fling Cabaret by TroyBoy entertainment on April 29 is the latest show to hit the stage at the Crown Harriston.