GUELPH – Compass Community Services is adding a new telephone support line to its cadre of services, this one dedicated to members of the LGBTQ+ community.
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Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital Expansion
MOUNT FOREST – The opening of a new Emergency Department and Ambulatory/Oncology Unit at Louise Marshall Hospital this month was the product of visionary thinking, a decade of planning, years of fundraising and 24 months of construction.
History of Louise Marshall Hospital
MOUNT FOREST - Dr. A.R. Perry purchased the home of Alex Martin on the corner of Dublin and Princess Street in Mount Forest in the early 1900s and established Strathcona Hospital, a 10-bed private hospital.
Fire marshal called in to investigate cause of Mount Forest basement fire
MOUNT FOREST - Late in the afternoon on Sept. 19, emergency services responded to a report of a fire in the basement of a Mount Forest home.
Shredding event set for Mount Forest
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Crimestoppers Guelph Wellington is planning to host its annual shredding events in Guelph and Mount Forest.
Large trees downed by storm in Mount Forest area
MOUNT FOREST – Large trees and hydro lines were downed around Wellington North during an early evening thunderstorm that included powerful winds and damaging hail.
Council considering new apartment building in Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here is considering whether or not to pass a zoning bylaw amendment, which would allow for the construction of a proposed two-storey apartment building at 773 Princess Street in Mount Forest.
COVID-19 vaccinations required for all new county employees
WELLINGTON COUNTY – New employees will be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 under a new policy established by Wellington County.
Mount Forest Thrift Shop celebrates grand opening
Grand Opening – The Mount Forest Thrift Shop celebrated its grand opening at its new location…
Holstein General Store hosting grand reopening
HOLSTEIN – Holstein General Store is celebrating its grand reopening on Aug. 14 from 4 to 8pm.
2021 Headstone Hunt to include presentations on WW II history
MINTO - The fifth annual Harriston Superior Monuments Headstone Hunt will return this fall.
North Wellington municipalities reactivate Digital Service Squad
Northern Wellington municipalities will once again be offering local businesses assistance with their online commerce efforts. The Minto Chamber of Commerce, Township of Wellington North and Township of Mapleton have announced receipt of a 11,884 Digital Main Street program grant.
Mount Forest clothing store celebrates rebranding
MOUNT FOREST – Cynthia and Co., a women’s clothing store in Mount Forest, will be undergoing significant changes as the store emerges from pandemic restrictions.
Smiles, sauce and sunshine at Mount Forest drive-through ribfest
MOUNT FOREST - The "Git Yer Hillbilly On" Ribfest was a driving success with 250 racks of ribs cooked up and sold off with proceeds supporting local community organizations.
Taste Real providing passports to local food
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Taste Real launches “passports” encouraging people to get out and explore county farmers' markets in a fun way.
