MOUNT FOREST – A large number of emergency department closures province-wide has prompted the Ontario Health Coalition to schedule a series of public hearings to allow people to voice concerns about the state of health care in the province.
Wellington North
Uxbridge man charged in connection with sexual assault in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – On June 11, Wellington County OPP officials announced that police began an investigation "into a reported sexual offence at an address in Wellington North" in April.
Wellington North celebrates 25th anniversary of amalgamation
KENILWORTH – On June 7 Wellington North celebrated 25 years since several villages and townships amalgamated in 1999.
Teens airlifted to hospital after serious crash near Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – Two local teenagers were airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash here early on Sunday. Emergency crews responded to the scene, on Sideroad 10 E north of Arthur, on June 9 at about 1:30am.
Arthur lamp posts sport banners for Pride, local history
ARTHUR – The Arthur Business Improvement Area (BIA) has purchased two sets of banners and put them up through downtown.
Fun and games at the Mount Forest block party June 1
MOUNT FOREST – The Kick Off to Summer Block Party was held in the Mount Forest Legion parking lot on June 1 and organized by the Mount Forest Business Improvement Area.
Air cadet squadron to bolster ranks or be grounded
MOUNT FOREST – The future of the Mount Forest air cadets squadron is up in the air. The squadron was notified last November it was being placed on probation because of low participation numbers and a need for more adults to help run the program.
Lifetime Lumber Products arrives in Arthur, grand opening
ARTHUR – Lifetime Lumber Products held a ribbon cutting ceremony to announce their shop’s grand opening in Arthur on June 1.
At The Library
Blast into summer with Wellington County Library!
New lavender festival set for June 22
MOUNT FOREST – County residents have a new event to add to their summer calendars.