LivFit has quickly become the place to be for North Perth’s fitness enthusiasts. The gym has recently moved to a new location, in order to better serve its rapidly-growing membership. Just a 240-metre distance from its previous building, LivFit has taken over the facility that previously housed dyna
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Enbridge Gas donates smoke/CO alarms to Fire Department of North Huron
On Feb. 2, Enbridge Gas Inc., the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and the Fire Department of North Huron announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.
The Sisterhood Studio opens in Wingham
Melissa Sklad believes that girls should be who and what they want to be. This is the inspiration behind Wingham’s newest small business, The Sisterhood Studio.
Businesses benefit from coupon book sales
As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to adversely affect countless local businesses economically last year, Listowel Squash Courts owner Alan McArthur saw an opportunity to lend a helping hand and generate some additional income for those hit hardest.
Listowel Tim Hortons raises nearly $20K during Smile Cookie campaign
Proceeds of the September 2022 Listowel Tim Hortons smile cookie campaign were presented to the Ontario Student Nutrition Program – Southwest Region (OSNP-SW) on Jan. 12, a total of $19,893 raised between the Wallace Avenue North and Mitchell Road South locations. Owners Robert and Carolyn Rumph sai
Municipality praises two grant programs that have positive impact South Bruce businesses
Last year was another busy year for economic development at the Municipality of South Bruce, according to a staff report at the Jan. 10 council meeting.
‘It’s the end of the world as I know it… and I feel fine’
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.
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
