The spring 2021 iteration of Chalk It Up Mount Forest was held May 15. Organized by Downtown Mount…
Wellington North
Council passes rezoning amendment to permit dog kennel
WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington North council passed a rezoning bylaw amendment on May 10 to allow a dog kennel owned by Allen and Erma Martin to be in compliance with the township’s Kennel by-law.
Police beat: Police officers assaulted
MOUNT FOREST – On May 7 at about 10pm, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of an…
Nurses look back on a tumultuous year, with eyes on brighter days ahead
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For many, the COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on their daily lives. For front line healthcare workers, it has turned life upside down.
Block Parents group is seeking volunteers
MOUNT FOREST – The newly formed Block Parents of Mount Forest is now accepting volunteers into the program.
Mount Forest Thrift Shop moving to new location
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Thrift Shop is moving to a new location on Main Street.
Police beat: Cannabis, tobacco, other charges
CALEDON – On May 6 at about 9:26am, Caledon OPP officers located a vehicle occupied by two…
Long-term care staff attribute their perseverance to the residents
WELLINGTON COUNTY – While everyone continues to battle the ongoing pandemic, long-term care workers are also battling for the opportunity to let residents see their smiles beneath layers of personal protective equipment (PPE).
OPP: human remains located near Mount Forest identified as missing person
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police say human remains have been located "in the bush in a rural area" just south of Mount Forest. Wellington County OPP responded to the location on May 4 shortly after 6:30pm, when someone reported finding the remains.
New outdoor gym, social space to open in Arthur in June
ARTHUR – A new outdoor gym and social space is expected to open sometime next month at the crossroads of Isabella, Charles and Georgina Streets in Arthur.