MOUNT FOREST – Police are reminding pet owners to be vigilant about spotting hazards after someone found meat in downtown Mount Forest that appeared to be laced with rat poison.
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Summertime increase in calls for Wellington North Fire Services unrelated to fires
WELLINGTON NORTH - The Wellington North Fire Service experienced a rise in calls over the summertime — but not to fires.
Inflation pressures expected to stifle gains in Wellington North budget
WELLINGTON NORTH - The township’s budget is “favourable” overall when it comes to revenue and variances, according to a year-to-date report from finance director Farhad Hossain and included in council’s Sept. 26 meeting agenda.
What happened to the Mount Forest Tavern and what comes next?
MOUNT FOREST - In 2020, the old Mount Royal Hotel building came under new ownership and the restaurant within changed names to the Mount Forest Tavern. A little over two years later, the iconic restaurant was shut down and the building sold once again.
Mount Forest native’s debut novel longlisted for Scotiabank Giller Prize
MOUNT FOREST – Former Mount Forest resident André Forget has been longlisted for the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize Award for his novel debut 'In the City of Pigs.'
Council rezones agricultural land for RV park septic system
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council approved a change to Wellington North's zoning bylaw, allowing for a new septic system to be installed on agricultural land adjacent to, and benefiting, the Spring Valley RV park.
Council approves concept design for outdoor pool in Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH – A scaled-back conceptual design for a proposed new outdoor pool in Mount Forest was approved by Wellington North council on Aug. 29. A detailed concept will go out for a market pricing assessment and return to council for more discussion.
September brings return of crafting season to libraries
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The return of September means crafting season is back – or did it ever leave?
Two vie for ambassador title at Arthur Fall Fair
ARTHUR - The 166th Arthur Fall Fair runs Sept 8 to 11. Let’s Celebrate is the theme.
Local man charged with arson after toilet fires
MOUNT FOREST – A local man has been charged with arson after portable toilets were set on fire here recently.
Grant dollars aid in water tower repainting
WELLINGTON NORTH - The Mount Forest water tower will receive a new coat of paint next year following the township’s successful application to the Canada Infrastructure Program. Grant dollars will cover 73 per cent of the predicted $1.12 million total cost.
Mount Forest Horticultural Society gearing up to pre-pandemic heights with garden tour, park project
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Horticultural Society is coming out of the pandemic with guns…
Cost of proposed outdoor pool in Mount Forest could exceed $6 million
WELLINGTON NORTH - At a July 11 meeting of Wellington North council, Scott Robinson of Toronto-based architectural firm Tillmann Ruth Robinson Inc. fielded questions from councillors about the cost of a proposed new outdoor pool in Mount Forest to replace the recently closed Lion Roy Grant pool.
Louise Marshall Hospital closing ER after 5pm on July 16, 17
MOUNT FOREST – Staffing challenges are resulting in the closure of the emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital overnight on July 16 and July 17.
Lion Roy Grant playground reopens following accessibility improvements
MOUNT FOREST - The Lion Roy Grant playground has reopened as of July 5, following accessibility improvement work closing the playground for a little over two weeks.