Wellington North

NORTH WELLINGTON – On Oct. 18, the 24th Annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon broadcast on AM920, continuing its mission of support for local hospitals in mid-western Ontario.

MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) golf team had a successful season, winning the District Four Championship and performing well at the Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association (CWOSSA) competition.

ARTHUR – Community leaders and entrepreneurs were recognized for their contributions to the community during the local Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards night on Oct. 15.

MOUNT FOREST – A large group gathered at the Legion here on Oct. 18 to celebrate individuals, organizations and businesses nominated to receive Chamber of Commerce awards of excellence. 

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The province’s first commercial avian influenza case this year was identified at a poultry operation in northern Wellington County.

KENILWORTH – A grant of $2,100 will help pay for new windows and steel siding at Epoch’s Garage in Kenilworth. 

MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions Club, which boasts about 60 members, recently installed a friendship arch on Main Street at the northwest edge of Mount Forest. Last year, past president Crystal Steffler wished to install the friendship arch as her president’s project.