A piece of welcome news was on the agenda of the Jan. 17 meeting of Huron-Kinloss council – the return of Pine River Cheese.
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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.
Bluewater Radio celebrates 20 years serving the community
On Dec. 31, Bluewater Radio celebrates 20 years on the air.
Larsen & Shaw employees get delicious Christmas gift
It was a Christmas gift a year in the making. Mary Jane Bushell, president and CEO of Larsen and Shaw Ltd., Walkerton, explained, “For several years my husband and I have supported local farms through their CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) programs.
barBURRITO opens doors in west end Listowel plaza
barBURRITO has officially arrived in Listowel.
Weiler’s Cleaning and Restoration celebrates 35th anniversary
Weiler’s Cleaning and Restoration Ltd. recently celebrated its 35th anniversary. Here, Mayor Chris Peabody, far right, offers his congratulations on this milestone.
