Wellington North

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Parents and caregivers with children attending Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools in north Wellington are being invited to join a new education-focussed communications forum for the region.

WELLINGTON NORTH – Even with a second upgrade to Arthur’s wastewater treatment plant, there may not be enough capacity to handle projected future growth in the village, according to a recent development update provided to council.

WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has deferred awarding a $1.26-million contract for its asphalt program to the Murray Group until the numbers are in for a Highway 89 (Queen Street East) project tender.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – PrintFactor Media and Copernicus Educational Products each donated money to Groves Memorial Community Hospital to show their support for staff in this ongoing, long-going pandemic and that was converted into the snack boxes.

WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North finance director and treasurer Adam McNabb is leaving the township for a finance position with Centre Wellington.

MOUNT FOREST - Twice delayed by the pandemic, the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival will be making a triumphant return from July 15 to 19 to celebrate its belated 20th anniversary.

TORONTO – Later this month, the mandatory mask requirement in most settings in Ontario will be a thing of the past. Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, announced on March 9 the mandatory mask mandate will be lifted for most settings, including schools, beginning March 21.

Foodbank donation – Mount Forest Foodland recently presented the Mount Forest Community Pantry…

Legion donation – Mount Forest Royal Canadian Legion President Ken Thompson, right, and Legion…