ABOYNE - A Belwood man is facing arson and murder charges in connection with the death of a North Dakota man.
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ETFO to escalate strike action Jan. 13, rotating strikes could start Jan. 20
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting next week, Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) members will not supervise extra-curricular activities or field trips.
Catholic teachers announce job action starting Jan. 13
The Ontario English Catholic Teacher’s Association (OECTA) is the latest union representing education workers to begin job action.
More information needed on thermal impacts: Bulmer
ABERFOYLE - Puslinch councillor Matthew Bulmer would like to see more information on potential thermal impacts before agreeing to a gravel pit expansion.
Justin Bieber hits the ice in Harriston
HARRISTON – International music superstar Justin Bieber loaded up his holiday season with hockey action, including a trip to Minto for a game of hockey here.
First 2020 north Wellington baby born in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The first baby born in north Wellington in 2020 is Miya Lee Beckberger.
New 12-unit subdivision planned in Drayton
MAPLETON - A rezoning application which would see the construction of six semi-detached dwellings or 12 new homes in Drayton was approved by township council on Dec. 10.
Confederate editor reflects on four decades at paper
MOUNT FOREST - I spent nearly 40 years working for The Mount Forest Confederate, the weekly newspaper serving Mount Forest and area.
Community free skate offers family fun
Community free skate – People from around Wellington County and beyond arrived at the Elora…
CAO: Service sharing proposal not precursor to regional government
MINTO – Acting CAO Chris Harrow says discussion of service sharing among Wellington County municipalities should not be considered a move toward regional government.
Minto Fire and Ice Family New Year’s Celebrations draws new year’s revellers
Family fun – The community came together to enjoy skating, games, activities and food, and a…
Mayor’s Charity Bonspiel set for Feb. 13
ARTHUR - Wellington North is hosting what it hopes to be the first annual Mayor’s Charity Bonspiel.
Drayton outscores Community 5-2
MISSIONARY 4 LISTOWEL 3 Listowel sprang for three unanswered goals in the first period to build up…
Community News expanding into Wellington North
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Starting Jan. 9, the Community News coverage area will expand to include Wellington North Township, in addition to Mapleton Township and the Town of Minto, with a total circulation of over 13,000.
North Wellington municipalities share economic interests
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Geographically located in the county’s northern reaches, Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North also share a common rural perspective on economic development.