South Bruce council decided to amend their zoning bylaw to make a vacant unit in Mildmay more attractive to interested tenants.
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Wingham property owner gets honourable mention for accessibility award
Arnold Morrison quickly responded to a request for help when a customer had difficulty getting in and out of the hair salon she frequented, installing a grab bar within two hours of hearing about the issue.
Ideal Supply breaks ground on new distribution centre
Ground has broken on the construction of Ideal Supply’s new distribution centre north of Listowel. On Nov. 23, a ceremonial ribbon cutting was held to mark the occasion. Pictured, from left: North Perth Deputy Mayor Doug Kellum; Mike Smith, general sales manager, Ideal Supply; Howie Pruden, vice-pre
Divine Wellness Spa open for business on Main Street in Listowel
Walking through the doors of Divine Wellness Spa on Listowel’s Main Street, you can’t help but feel relaxed.
Shades Forever officially opens storefront in downtown Listowel
Few things can make a room feel outdated like old or broken window coverings, or incomplete with a lack of window coverings.
Wingham Foodland’s Christmas tree fundraiser is back
Wingham Foodland is teaming up with the Wingham and District hospital this holiday season.
Wingham BIA sets policy for incoming LED sign
The Wingham BIA has purchased a LED sign, to be placed at the corner of Josephine Street and Amberly Road.
Atwood Rona donates $5,600 to local Lions Club
Each year, Lowe’s Canada challenges its Canadian network, including the Moffatt and Powell Rona in Atwood, to fundraise for local non-profit organizations or public schools during the Heroes Campaign. The Atwood store chose the local Lions Club to be the recipient of this year’s funds, recently pres
Green Party leader visits innovative permeable paving business in Listowel
Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner toured the Waterloo, North Perth and Wellington area on Nov. 9 to visit local green businesses and call for more supports to kickstart a green recovery from COVID-19.
Huron County hires new director of economic development
The County of Huron has hired a new director of economic development.
Celebrate Coastal Coffee’s holiday market, open house goes Nov. 27 – 28
After a year and a half of renovations, Coastal Coffee’s new headquarters inside the former Ashfield Presbyterian Church will open to the public on Nov. 27 and 28.
Boho Tide boutique opens in new downtown location after recent online success
Last week, Boho Tide boutique opened in a new location on Wingham’s main street.
Regional unemployment rate drops to three per cent
In October, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region saw another decrease by 0.6 percentage points from 3.6 per cent to three per cent, which is the lowest in 2021 so far.
New Listowel restaurant offers casual fine dining coupled with intimate setting
Welcome hōm. That’s the message Chris and Emily Campbell would like to extend to the North Perth community and all their future patrons.
Government announces $15 minimum wage as United Way declares $17.95 per hour living wage
As part of the Fall Economic Statement, the Ontario government announced on Nov. 2 that it will introduce legislation that, if passed, would raise the general minimum wage from $14.35 to $15.00 per hour effective Jan. 1.
