ARTHUR – A long-ago chance to greet royalty as a representative of her city is among the highlights of her life.
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Journeys team earn Best In Ontario Southwest TAP Champions
Pool champs - Journeys, a team of north Wellington-area pool players earned the title “Best in Ontario Southwest TAP Champions” at a regional pool tournament held at the Hanover Legion from Feb. 18 to 21.
Four people seriously injured after Sunday crash
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police are investigating a serious collision here that sent four people to hospital with serious and life threatening injuries.
Wellington North Fire Services responds to morning drive shed fire
WELLINGTON NORTH - At 7:56am on Friday, around 30 volunteer firefighters began responding from Mount Forest and Arthur stations to a structure fire along Highway 6 between Arthur and Petherton.
Brent Barnes Memorial Skatepark work awarded to Canadian Ramp Company
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council awarded an Arthur skatepark and pump track contract to Innerkip-based Canadian Ramp Company on Feb. 22 at a cost of $170,294. The park is expected to be ready for use in mid-June.
Residential zoning bylaw amendment approved for future Mount Forest subdivision
WELLINGTON NORTH – A zoning bylaw amendment sought by Avila Investments for a new Mount Forest subdivision has been granted by Wellington North council. Another zoning bylaw amendment will come before council for a commercial portion.
Northern Wellington residents donate over $9,000 to convoy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A hacked list of donors shows 54 individuals from northern Wellington County donated to the “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa, raising over $9,000 through the Christian crowdfunding website GiveSendGo.
Local residents named winners of 2021 O’Brien Awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Standardbred Canada announced the winners of the 2021 O’Brien Awards, which honour Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season.
Tax credits for training, childcare, low-income workers available
PERTH-WELLINGTON - Provincial officials are reminding Ontario residents to ensure they take advantage of provincial credits when filing their tax returns.
COVID-19 assessment/vaccination centre moving from Harriston to Mount Forest
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The north Wellington COVID-19 assessment and vaccination centre in Harriston will close this week and move to Louise Marshall Hospital in Mount Forest.