MINTO – The Leslie Motors Classic Ford Show filled the downtown area with eye-catching vehicles during the Harriston Street Party on Aug. 12.
Community News
Mount Forest Lions Club seeks council support for potential improvement projects
KENILWORTH – The Mount Forest Lions Club is eyeing potential improvement projects around the community. Past club president George Laurencic pitched several early-stage ideas for council to ponder on Aug. 14.
Court appearances scheduled for residents charged in death of Lucas Shortreed
GUELPH – Two Wellington North residents charged last year in connection with the 2008 hit-and-run death of Lucas Shortreed are expected to appear in person before Guelph court in September.
Five cattle perish in Minto barn fire
MINTO – Five cattle were killed as fire destroyed a barn southeast of Clifford on Saturday night. Everyone in the building "got out safely and no injuries were reported," a press release states.
Health care staff shortages create ‘dire’ situation: Anderson
MINTO – Deputy mayor Jean Anderson warned of a “dire emergency” approaching in local health care during remarks at the Aug. 8 town council meeting.
Glen Allan Bridge work begins Aug. 14
GLEN ALLAN – Maintenance work on the Glen Allan Bridge on Wellington Road 45, in the Township of Mapleton, is set to begin on Aug. 14.
Site plan agreement paves way for Royal Terrace addition
MINTO – Town council has approved a site plan control agreement for a 99-bed addition to long-term care facilities at the Royal Terrace in Palmerston.
Hazardous household waste depot moved
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington mobile household hazardous waste depot is moving from the Riverstown Waste Facility to the Aberfoyle Waste Facility, and will be there for the month of August.
Half of Canadians say they don’t have a last will and testament
VANCOUVER – In 1948, Cecil George Harris suffered a tragic mishap while plowing his fields near Rosetown, Saskatchewan. He became pinned under his tractor.
Strength training is for everyone regardless of age
KINCARDINE - It may seem unnerving to step into a gym and grab some weights, but regardless of your experience in the gym or your age, strength training is an important component of healthy aging.
ROI announces AALP Class 20 participants
GUELPH — The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) recently announced the 20 current and emerging leaders from across the province that are selected to be a part of Class 20 of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP). Participants will start their AALP journey in August.
Harriston Street Party offers car show, kids activities, downtown dance
HARRISTON – A summer street festival from sun-up to well after sun-down is set to take place on Aug. 12 in downtown Harriston.
Health care suffers as province scrimps
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Over the course of a little more than a year, the Wellington Advertiser and North Wellington Community News have reported on several occasions that local health care facilities have been compelled to temporarily close vital departments.
Canadians say ‘Big Tech’ should pay to share Canadian news
VANCOUVER – An escalating tug of war between the Liberal government and “Big Tech” – with Canadian news content in the middle – is heating up an already hot summer in Canada.
Makers’ markets coming to Clifford
CLIFFORD - Clifford Connects and the Minto Makers’ Market are bringing unique, local and handmade shopping right to downtown.