MOUNT FOREST - Dr. A.R. Perry purchased the home of Alex Martin on the corner of Dublin and Princess Street in Mount Forest in the early 1900s and established Strathcona Hospital, a 10-bed private hospital.
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Golden bicycles support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
MOUNT FOREST – The downtown area here is once again lined with golden bicycles in support of…
Stolen truck leads Wellington OPP to Drayton
WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington OPP were on the hunt for a stolen Ford F550 on Aug. 26, leading officers from Wellington North to Drayton, where the truck was abandoned by suspects who fled the area.
Vaccination required to enter recreational facilities in Minto
MINTO - The Town of Minto is reminding residents and visitors the municipality will be following provincial guidelines in regard to vaccination requirements for public settings.
Incumbent MP John Nater wins handily in Perth-Wellington
PERTH-WELLINGTON – The crowd of supporters, family and volunteers gathered at the Mitchell Golf Club to celebrate Perth-Wellington MP John Nater's re-election might have been limited in size due to COVID-19 restrictions, but it wasn't limited in enthusiasm when victory was announced on Monday.
Fire marshal called in to investigate cause of Mount Forest basement fire
MOUNT FOREST - Late in the afternoon on Sept. 19, emergency services responded to a report of a fire in the basement of a Mount Forest home.
Girl Guide programs in Elora and Fergus have been saved
Marlene Skerritt managed to save the Girl Guide units in Fergus and Elora, but she’s still worried about the fate of the unit in Arthur.
Supply management topic sparks intense exchange at Perth-Wellington candidates meeting
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A question on supply management sparked the most intense exchange during a Sept. 15 online forum for Perth-Wellington candidates in the federal election.
United Way kicks off fundraising campaign
GUELPH – The United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin kicked off its fundraising campaign with a flash mob. The event, on Sept. 15 outside Guelph’s city hall, attracted a small crowd and was also livestreamed.
Downtown Arthur hosted Shopping Saturday
Shopping Saturday – Downtown Arthur was closed to vehicle traffic as vendors took over the…