KENILWORTH – Safe. Welcoming. Sustainable. That’s the goals of Wellington North’s strategic plan and the messaging the township is working to convey with its newly designed banners, destined for the north and south entrances/exits to Arthur and Mount Forest. Staff are planning to install the banne
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Lives lost to drug poisoning remembered in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – People gathered in Mount Forest Aug. 21 to remember lives lost from drug poisoning and substance abuse.
Wellington North resident loses $500,000 in online investment scam
WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington County OPP are again warning residents about online fraud after an Arthur resident lost $500,000 falling victim to an online investment scam.
Volunteers celebrate success of Mount Forest Community Garden
MOUNT FOREST – Local green thumbs gathered despite heavy rain and mud to celebrate the success of a community garden that brings people together and helps to support social causes.
Plaques commemorating agriculture, volunteers stolen from Arthur fairgrounds
ARTHUR – Bronze plaques honouring a century of service by the Arthur Agricultural Society have been stolen from the Arthur fairgrounds, a month after another went missing from a Mapleton park.
Wellington North council worries lot line change wastes too much prime agricultural land
KENILWORTH – When properties are severed or lot lines adjusted, it’s important to Wellington North councillors that the changes have the smallest possible impact on farmlands.
Arthur teens start business after struggling to find work
ARTHUR – After a relentless hunt for jobs left them empty handed, sisters Desi and Siera Vanleeuwen took matters into their own hands, starting Bob’s Backyard, a liquidation business, on their family property.
Young’s Home Hardware celebrates 20th anniversary
MOUNT FOREST – In 2005, Young’s Home Hardware Building Centre was opened in Mount Forest. In 2015, the building expanded to over 26,000 square feet. Now in 2025, it celebrates 20 years in the community.
Wellington North held public meeting on development charges bylaw
KENILWORTH – Changes are coming to Wellington North’s development charges (DC) bylaw – but DC rates will remain the same.
Successful year for U15 Arthur Twisters
ARTHUR – The Arthur Twisters U15 Provincial Women’s Softball Association team capped off a successful season this past weekend in Windsor at the Grand Championships (“A” Division).