Hailey and Cody McCann are celebrating their most significant milestone as they prepare to welcome you to downtown Wingham’s new 24-hour access gym and smoothie bar.
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Rotary Club of Walkerton welcomes new members, exchange student
(Above) The Rotary Club of Walkerton welcomes its new Rotary Youth Exchange student, Peamvara…
Crabby Joe’s ‘You Eat, We Give’ campaign raises $7,500 for hospital
After another successful year of the You Eat, We Give campaign, Crabby Joe’s owner Dean Darrah presents a cheque for $7,500 to the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation on Sept. 8. Half of the proceeds from their daily sales on Aug. 31 were donated, with a grand total of over $28,000 having been rai
Bruce County launches fourth round of ‘Spark’ funding
A fourth round of the “Spark” Mentorship and Grants Program has been launched to encourage Bruce County entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profit organizations to create new sustainable tourism ideas for the region.
Momma B’s Consignment Store now open in Walkerton
Momma B’s Consignment Store in Walkerton offers gently used ladies wear, with proceeds benefitting local residents in need. Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody (far right), Coun. Kym Hutcheon (second from left) and Carl Kuhnke (far left) of the municipality’s economic development committee recently congrat
Elora Road Meat Shop donates to Saugeen Hospice
Keagan Engel is the new owner of Elora Road Meat Shop. On Aug. 20, he hosted a charity barbecue. Here, he presents Rita Grubb with a cheque for $3,120 for Saugeen Hospice. The Saugeen Hospice board of directors appreciates this very much and wishes him good luck in his new endeavour.
New grant programs available for Brockton businesses
The Municipality of Brockton is offering local businesses a series of grant programs under its new Community Improvement Plan, which now extends beyond downtown Walkerton to historic hamlets and villages such as Cargill, Chepstow, Elmwood and Pinkerton, and to rural areas with farm-gates or agricult
Crabby Joe’s ‘You Eat, We Give’ campaign enters fourth year
Crabby Joe’s Listowel had a steady flow of delicious eats moving out the door on Aug. 31, as part of its You Eat We Give campaign, the fourth edition of the fundraiser that sees 50 per cent of the day’s proceeds allocated towards the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation. Through the campaign’s firs
Popular Listowel ReStore ceases operations Sept. 2
The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially hard on charitable organizations and outlets over the last two and a half years, and Listowel’s Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario ReStore proved no exception.
For the Love of Ice introduces clients to benefits of ice baths
Immersing oneself in a tub of water and ice has some health benefits that some people might find surprising.
Lack of donations cited as reason for Listowel ReStore closing
Despite great support from the North Perth community, the Habitat for Humanity ReStore is closing its doors on Sept. 2.
IN PHOTOS: Milverton Business Association’s Moonlight Madness
The Milverton Business Association transformed Milverton’s downtown core into a complete street party atmosphere with ‘Moonlight Madness’ on Thursday, Aug. 18, featuring live music, food trucks, a barbecue fundraiser, car show and kids’ activities.
Royal Homes donates $25K to BMGCC reno project
Wingham’s Royal Homes Ltd. presented a cheque for $25,000 to members of the ‘Inspiring our Future Campaign’ to help in their efforts to repair and upgrade the Brussels Morris Grey Community Centre (BMGCC).
Royal Homes announce wage, benefit increases for union staff
Royal Homes announced via press release major increases for union staff.
Wingham business owner succumbs to injuries
On Aug. 23, via a post to McKee Tattoo’s social media page, the community learned of the passing of Sheldon McKee.
