MINTO – Work is underway to create a design plan for development of the Harriston-Minto Community Complex grounds into a large multi-faceted park.
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Local man charged with sexual assault
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A county man, 59, has been charged with sexual assault. Wellington County OPP officials announced the charge on March 1.
County approves design for new Arthur roads garage
GUELPH – Designs for a new county roads garage near Arthur have been approved by Wellington County council and the project now moves to the tender stage.
Two-storey townhouses proposed on vacant lot near Arthur Cachet project
WELLINGTON NORTH – Another 35 residential units could be coming to Arthur if council approves the rezoning of 2.4 acres of land on the northeast side of the village, adjacent to the future Cachet subdivision
Ceremonial first tree tapping held in Atwood on Feb. 24
ATWOOD – The chilly conditions didn’t keep maple syrup enthusiasts away on Friday, Feb. 24, as about 40 people gathered at Hoover’s Maple Syrup operation on Line 78 north of Atwood for the ceremonial first tree tapping of the season.
MP says Ottawa protest should have been ended without Emergencies Act
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Despite the finding of a federal commission that use of the Emergencies Act to quell the February 2022 “Freedom Convoy” protest in Ottawa was justified, local MP John Nater maintains the government “could have and should have” resolved the matter through other means.
Hop aboard the Library Express for March Break
March Break is just around the corner and we’re going full steam ahead at the library. From March 13 – 18, it’s “All Aboard the Library Express!”
Exercise provides benefits for cancer patients
More and more research is supporting both the physical and mental benefits of exercise along the cancer journey.
Saugeen connects hosts workshop series to celebrate International Women’s Day
NEUSTADT – Saugeen Connects, a partnership between Saugeen Economic Development Corporation…
Local Foodland donates to Mount Forest Community Pantry
Big contribution – Kim, left, and Luigi Catalano and their staff of Mount Forest Foodland…
Wellington North firefighters brought fire safety lessons to Family Day event
Safety first – Wellington North firefighters, from left: Cole Lamont, Nole Black, and Jeremy Benn…
Minto Mad Dogs U13LL end WOAA Silver South Group playoff in a tie
Inches – Minto Mad Dogs U13 LL goalie Sawyer Schiestel was inches away from recording a shutout…
Drayton hockey players are OMHA champs
OMHA champions – Emmett Colwill and Jaxon McGuire, both of Drayton, won the OMHA U13A…
Reflections: Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month I’m sure people are aware that February was Black History Month, perhaps…
2022: The Year in Review
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The North Wellington Community News would like to wish everyone a safe and happy 2023 as we take a look back on an eventful year in 2022.