This was not your standard tale of woe about galloping inflation, messed up supply chains and grim predictions of the end of the world as we know it.
Business
Heuser shaves three-year-old beard after surpassing fundraising goal
CSN Collision Centre in Walkerton surpassed its fundraising goal for WES For Youth Online last month. And what better way to celebrate than to shave off a co-worker’s beard?
Diana Sweets set to transition restaurant into new marketplace, café style business
Diana Sweets officially closed its doors as a restaurant at day’s end on Sunday, Jan. 8. But by the end of next month, owners Matthew and Tami Cressey will be reopening them to introduce the Diana Sweets Marketplace & Café, ushering in a new era for the iconic downtown Listowel business.
Studio 226 Salon makes donation to Walkerton hospital
Studio 226 Salon recently presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation with a $575 donation in support of the Walkerton and District Hospital’s Dr. RJ Creighton Family Birthing Centre. Pictured: Studio 226 Salon owner Heather Huber (second from left) presents the donation to Walkerton an
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Larsen & Shaw employees make donation to Walkerton hospital
Larsen & Shaw employees recently presented a donation of $3,005 to the Walkerton & District Hospital Foundation.
Unemployment rate increases, remains lowest in Ontario
The local unemployment rate increased by 0.4 percentage points in November, however it still remains the lowest in Ontario.
Listowel’s Life’s A Party set to close doors in 2023
LISTOWEL – Life’s A Party will officially be closing its doors as of Jan. 1, 2023. The Main Street West bakery, caterer and party supply store in Listowel made the announcement via social media on Dec. 1. Owners Michele and LeAnne Deniet could not be reached for immediate comment, but stated in the
Roc N Duke’s Pet Supplies slated for expansion to Listowel
A fast-growing local business is set to get a brand-new location in Listowel.
Listowel business receives backlash for profane sign
A local business is under scrutiny for displaying a holiday sign featuring profane language on a busy downtown street.
Van Allen Insurance successful in mental health funding grant application
Listowel’s Van Allen Insurance Inc. recently applied for an iHeart Community Fund grant through Heartland Farm Mutual, $4,000 in funding that will be allocated towards mental health first-aid training for the Huron-Perth Centre for Children and Youth, which has offices in Stratford, Clinton and List
Stop 23 Auto Sales Ltd. continues commitment to Listowel hospital
Stop 23 Auto Sales Ltd. continued its ongoing $100,000 commitment to the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation on Nov. 17, when the Listowel dealership contributed another $20,000 as part of its pledge. The donation will be added to the approximately $600,000 raised from the 2022 Gala in October, wh
IN PHOTOS: Shop Merry Milverton 2022
Despite the early arrival of some heavy winter snowfall, Shop Merry Milverton was well attended and featured something for the whole family on Nov. 18 in the village’s downtown.
IN PHOTOS: Walkerton Downtown Christmas Market 2022
Despite bone-chilling winds at the third annual Downtown Christmas Market on Nov. 18, shoppers turned out in merry crowds, to enjoy the ambiance, get a jump-start on holiday gift buying, and have a bit of family fun.
