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.
Business
Foxton Fuels celebrates its 50th year in business
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.
Luxus Decor reopens under new ownership
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
Area farm cooperative members set to vote on amalgamation recommendation
A merger between two local farm co-operatives is being recommended to members by the board of directors of both companies.
Blyth BIA board members appointed for 2022
The Blyth Business Improvement Association (BBIA) informed North Huron council of its new 2022 board members in a letter dated March 14.
Walk-in tattoo event held in Wingham
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
Crafted Co. is Listowel’s newest Main Street business
It’s been a long time coming for Kara Cressman. Ten years to be exact.
Ward & Uptigrove celebrates United Way workplace campaign results
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.
Frosty Queen changes ownership after 28 years
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 celebrates International Women’s Day
Larsen & Shaw is pleased to announce their commitment to #breakthebias, the theme for 2022 International Women’s Day, held on March 8.
North Huron moves forward on economic development officer position
Despite resistance from some councillors, the township is moving ahead with developing a new position, a narrow vote deciding the outcome.
Q&A with CANNABIS XPRESS owner Chris Jones
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. brings back Valentine’s Day tradition
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.
Wingham BIA plan for tourism map, return of events in 2022
At the Wingham Business Improvement Association’s (BIA) annual general meeting on Fab.17, chair Dave Tiffin announced the board’s goals for 2022.
Hearnden awarded Wingham BIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award
The Wingham Business Improvement Association (BIA) hosted its annual general meeting virtually on Feb. 17.
