The Healing Arc Golden Orchard lies on beautiful rolling South Bruce farmland and is the first fruit-producing sea buckthorn orchard in Ontario.
Business
Chamber, Listowel BIA discuss state of local business community
An integral part of any community’s economic growth and prosperity can be found within its small business sector.
Small businesses contribute to unique culture of the community
Small business is actually big business.
Regional unemployment rate drops in September
In September, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 0.3 percentage points to 4.2 per cent.
Sale of Bruce Telecom approved by Kincardine council
The sale of a local telecommunications company, Bruce Telecom, was announced last week by the Municipality of Kincardine, who accepted an offer from Windsor Private Capital to purchase all shares in Bruce Telecom Holdings Inc. The all-cash transaction is valued at $32,650,000, less disbursements and
Listowel Furniture and Sleep Centre hosts grand opening
Listowel Furniture and Sleep Centre celebrated its grand opening with community leaders on Sept. 30. Stan and Charlene Klasen took ownership of the business in July but will still offer Ashley brand furniture and mattresses, however they also carry locally made wood furniture, metal signs and home d
North Huron Career Fair date changed to help more job seekers
The North Huron Career Fair, originally scheduled for Oct. 4 at the Wingham Columbus Centre, has been rescheduled to Oct. 25.
Royal Homes hosts annual open house
Royal Homes hosted its annual open house on Sept. 29-30 offering tours of both the design centre and factor both located in Wingham. In the factory tour, guests got to see the unique construction process of a Royal Home.
Bruce Stainton hangs up his red shirt
A significant transition is taking place in downtown Wingham. After 83 years, Stainton Home Hardware will not be owned and operated by a Stainton, but the name and most faces will remain the same, according to Bruce Stainton.
Business to Bruce offers help for entrepreneurs
Aspiring entrepreneurs can successfully start or expand a business in Bruce County. Our diverse economy helps set the stage. And Business to Bruce offers financial support through two grant programs now open for applications: the Starter Company Plus program and the Tourism Innovation Lab Spark Ment
Energrow Inc.: Helping farmers reduce feed expenses, emissions while increasing bottom lines
A cow’s daily diet, according to the Dairy Farmers of Ontario, consists of 29 kilograms of feed per day. For the average dairy farm in Canada consisting of 96 milking cows, the costs of feed add up over time. Any way a dairy farmer – or any farmer, for that matter – can improve quality and lower cos
WOMEN IN BUSINESS: Sleep Culture expanding locally, out of province
The irony in Sleep Culture’s latest expansion in acquiring the assets of D & I Photo is that both businesses started at the same address at different times.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS: Divine Wellness Spa continues to thrive in downtown Listowel
For Divine Wellness Spa owner Deborah Bigam-McNaughton, there’s no place like home.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS: Listowel Hypnosis offers alternative approach to behavioural improvements
Whether it’s wanting to lose weight, quit smoking or simply just reduce stress levels, Tamara Szwedo and Listowel Hypnosis is there to offer an alternative approach to helping with subconscious behavioural changes.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS: Pandora’s Pantry owner speaks to her long career
What started as a job to return her to the workforce after having children turned into a substantial career as an entrepreneur for Sue Mullin, owner of Pandora’s Pantry located in both Listowel and Wingham.
