As the COVID-19 pandemic prepares to close out its second full year, the local business community continues to adapt to what is a constantly-evolving, seemingly all-encompassing situation.
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Coupon book supporting area businesses affected by January lockdown offers more than $3,500 in savings
One thing everyone can agree on with the COVID-19 pandemic is that it has been a difficult 21 months for small businesses.
Clothing Loft, Diana Sweets hope to reopen this week
If all goes to plan, patrons of The Clothing Loft and Diana Sweets Restaurant will be able to return in-person to the downtown Listowel businesses this week.
Applications open for 2022 Summer Company program
Bruce County is now accepting applications for this year’s Summer Company program.
Pine River Cheese to reopen this summer
A piece of welcome news was on the agenda of the Jan. 17 meeting of Huron-Kinloss council – the return of Pine River Cheese.
Westario scores high in customer satisfaction
Following a recent survey conducted throughout the energy industry, Westario Power received an exceptionally high score in customer satisfaction excellence.
Province announces new COVID-19 funding available for businesses
The provincial government is introducing a $10,000 grant for businesses that are subject to closures under the modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen.
Fish Tails & Story Trails – more than the name is unique
It took Brian Austin, owner of Fish Tails & Story Trails in Walkerton, a bit of effort to come up with a good name for his business.
Leslie Motors donates $10,000 to Walkerton hospital
Last week, the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) received a very generous donation of $10,000 towards its ongoing mammography campaign from Leslie Motors. This is one of a series of donations by Leslie Motors this year, with the business donating a total of $90,000 to local fire depa
Regional unemployment rate increases slightly in December
In December, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by a 0.2 percentage point to three per cent. At the same time, the provincial unemployment rate decreased by 0.6 percentage points to 5.8 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
Leslie Motors donates $10,000 to Wingham hospital
Leslie Motors recently presented a donation of $10,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation.
Historic Teeswater Mill has been converted into a vacation destination
What was once known as Little’s Mill, and used as a grist mill has now become Bruce County’s newest vacation destination.
Application period open for Canada Summer Jobs
The employer application process for funding under the Canada Summer Jobs 2022 program is now open, says Perth-Wellington MP John Nater.
Joe Kerr Limited donates $15,000 to hospital to honour employees, families
Joe Kerr Limited is making a donation of $15,000 to go towards a full complement of new scopes for the operating room at the Wingham & District Hospital.
Royal Homes extends support to Reception House Waterloo
Royal Homes is pleased to announce that it will be supporting Reception House Waterloo Region in their efforts to welcome refugees arriving in our community.