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Arthur parent leads fundraising efforts for new school playground

Arthur parent leads fundraising efforts for new school playground

After fundraising $145,000 for a playground at Arthur Public School, Crystal VanGerven challenged a councillor's statement that playgrounds are 'very detrimental economically'
'Too close': Mount Forest residents express concerns about development

'Too close': Mount Forest residents express concerns about development

Developers want to build 34 townhouses 1.2 metres outside existing properties on Martin Street
County long-term care homes wrestle with long wait times

County long-term care homes wrestle with long wait times

Wellington Terrace's current waitlist is several months longer than the provincial average
Arthur family appeals council decision to land tribunal

Arthur family appeals council decision to land tribunal

A decision will be made in a future hearing
'Not in my backyard': Mount Forest residents oppose new development

'Not in my backyard': Mount Forest residents oppose new development

A public meeting on a proposed 34-townhouse development for Mount Forest
Wellington North says 'no' to more public money for private project

Wellington North says 'no' to more public money for private project

During a special council meeting, developers asked Wellington North to contribute an additional $200,000 toward the new Foodland development in Mount Forest
'Housing, housing, housing' remains #1 on on County's strategic plan

'Housing, housing, housing' remains #1 on on County's strategic plan

According to the report, 21 per cent of county residents spend 30 per cent or more of their gross annual income on shelter costs
Centre Wellington celebrates Canada Day

Centre Wellington celebrates Canada Day

Canada Day festivities in Elora with a pancake breakfast, soap box derby, parade and a duck race
Survey says 96% of county residents satisfied with quality of life

Survey says 96% of county residents satisfied with quality of life

According to IPSOS’s Citizen Satisfaction Survey report, the majority of residents feel hope for the future despite trust in municipal, provincial, and federal governments trending low across the country post-pandemic
Smart Cities office, home of Our Food Future, closing after four years

Smart Cities office, home of Our Food Future, closing after four years

Program initiated by winning a $10-million federal government contest in 2019 says it has achieved its goals