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Westario scores high in customer satisfaction

Submitted January 19, 2022Business

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

Submitted January 14, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

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

Pauline Kerr January 14, 2022Business, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

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

Submitted January 13, 2022Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

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

Submitted January 13, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

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

Submitted January 5, 2022Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

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

Kelsey Bent December 30, 2021Business, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

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

Submitted December 29, 2021Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

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

Submitted December 22, 2021Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

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

Submitted December 22, 2021Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

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

Mike Lean December 22, 2021Business, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Dec. 31, Bluewater Radio celebrates 20 years on the air.

Larsen & Shaw employees get delicious Christmas gift 

Pauline Kerr December 22, 2021Business, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

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

Dan McNee December 15, 2021Business, Listowel Banner

barBURRITO has officially arrived in Listowel.

Weiler’s Cleaning and Restoration celebrates 35th anniversary

Submitted December 15, 2021Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Weiler’s Cleaning and Restoration Ltd. recently celebrated its 35th anniversary. Here, Mayor Chris Peabody, far right, offers his congratulations on this milestone.

Local unemployment rate falls to 2.8 per cent

Submitted December 9, 2021Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

WALKERTON – In November, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.

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Robinson joins candidates running for council in Brockton

Candidates continue to register for the upcoming municipal election with Christine Robinson filing to run as a councillor in Brockton.

Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

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Breakfast and big rigs

The annual Firefighters Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck event in Walkerton on June 13 thrilled young and old alike – everything was there, from fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, to garbage trucks and industrial vehicles.

Brockton Council won’t pave the way for e-scooters

WALKERTON - Brockton is taking a “get tough” approach to e-scooters and similar mobility devices.

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Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

See all Wingham area articles.

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Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

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Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

By Cory Bilyea

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

By Cory Bilyea

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

By Submitted

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

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