Business

Rachelle Ruetz, the new owner of Simply Delicious in Walkerton, is shown with Mayor Chris Peabody and Coun. Kym Hutcheon, who presented her with a certificate of recognition from the municipality. Ruetz is a graduate of Georgian College’s culinary program and the advanced pastry program at Durham Co

Brockton welcomes Discounted Cannabis to downtown Walkerton. Here, Mayor Chris Peabody and Coun. Kym Hutcheon, a BIA member, present a certificate of recognition to Chris King. The store is located on Durham St. E.

For most of Mark Foxton’s life, he can remember his father, Bob Foxton, being an entrepreneur. When Mark was young, he remembers his father running a mobile lunch business, and prior to that, he was a foreman at Lloyd Doors.

Jennifer Bird has reopened Luxus Dekor Inc. on the main street of Walkerton. The elegant shop is filled with luxurious textiles, beautiful home decor and entertaining ideas as well as the much sought after Fusion Mineral Paint. Bird said she’s looking forward to meeting customers and invites everyon

A merger between two local farm co-operatives is being recommended to members by the board of directors of both companies.

McKee Tattoo in Wingham hosted a St. Patrick’s Day themed walk-in tattoo event. The event saw the shop tattoo 19 people in the afternoon and evening of March 17. Pictured is Angelique Fritz getting a butterfly tattoo from artist Anna Miller. McKee Tattoo is planning to do another walk-in tattoo even

It’s been a long time coming for Kara Cressman. Ten years to be exact.

Ward & Uptigrove Chartered Professional Accountants in Listowel celebrated the results of another successful workplace campaign in support of United Way Perth-Huron’s (UWPH) work in the community.

After 28 years of owning and operating Frosty Queen, John Frieburger is passing the reins to the restaurant’s fourth owner since the business arrived in Wingham in 1957.  

Larsen & Shaw is pleased to announce their commitment to #breakthebias, the theme for 2022 International Women’s Day, held on March 8.  

After three months of preparation, on Feb. 17 CANNABIS XPRESS opened of its newest stores in Wingham. The Wingham Advance Times interviewed owner Chris Jones about his career in the cannabis industry and the process of opening the store in Wingham. 

Kempston & Werth Realty Ltd. renewed its Valentine’s Day tradition of delivering flowers to local ladies at Caressant Care, Livingstone Manor and Royal Terrace on Feb. 14. All told, realty representatives brightened the days of 135 residents of the Listowel and Palmerston retirement homes.