MOUNT FOREST – On World Suicide Prevention Day, people from over 50 countries came together…
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Domville Street to be closed
ARTHUR – The Township of Wellington North is advising the public that Domville Street between…
As business gets back on its feet, government support programs are winding down
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The flurry of financial relief programs for businesses announced in March and…
Delegation calls for end to state of emergency, asks council to stand up against mask order
HARRISTON – A delegation of about a dozen local residents asked Minto council to end the local state of emergency and “stand up for the people” against restrictive orders aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19.
Makama Films and Tailored Productions hosted Harriston’s Music in the Park
Music in the Park – Makama Films and Tailored Productions hosted Music in the Park at the…
Wellington North man drowned in Lake Huron
SAUGEEN FIRST NATION – A man who drowned in Lake Huron on Sunday has been identified as a resident of Wellington North.
Gold bike campaign raising funds to assist local youth fighting cancer
MOUNT FOREST – A campaign by a downtown business organization is raising awareness of childhood cancer and funds for a local youth fighting against it.
Wellington County headed for ‘modest surplus’ in 2020 budget
GUELPH – Wellington County councillors are divided on whether to reduce a targeted 4.3 per cent tax increase next year, following a financial update that shows the county is heading for a surplus in 2020.
Man facing robbery, weapons charges after incident at Mount Forest business
WELLINGTON NORTH – A local man faces robbery and weapons charges after pulling a replica handgun on a customer at a store here.
Public health expands mandatory mask order due to rising cases of COVID-19
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The public health unit is expanding its mandatory mask order in response to a rising number of COVID-19 cases in the region.
Perth-Wellington farmers to share nearly $700,000 in government funding
PERTH-WELLINGTON - Farmers in this riding will benefit from new funding to improve business operations and enhance product quality.
Town of Erin launches online payment system
ERIN - The Town of Erin has launched a new online payment system.
Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament raises $5,000 for local youth hub project
MINTO – The 10th annual Town of Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament raised about $5,000 for a planned youth centre in the municipality.
Run/Walk for Haiti goes virtual Oct. 16 to 26
FERGUS - St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Fergus has modified its HEARTS (Haitians Educated And Ready To Serve) fundraiser to allow the 18th annual 5K event to be held as a virtually this year.
Council gets first look at $13.2-million draft capital budget for 2021
ELORA – In preparation for December’s budget deliberations and decisions, Centre Wellington staff presented its 2021 draft capital budget to councillors at a committee of the whole meeting on Sept. 8.