WINGHAM - Two business owners in Wingham were recently recognized through the I Am Huron awards, which honours immigrants and newcomers for making a difference in their communities.
Business
Simply Celebrate You boutique recognizes fifth year in business with fashion show
LISTOWEL - Simply Celebrate You fashion boutique hosted its fifth anniversary fashion show at the Listowel Ag Hall on Sept. 28.
Wingham Home Hardware holds official grand opening
A ribbon cutting event and a presentation of a commemorative gold saw were the events of the day..
Local developer denied appeal of ministry’s decision regarding noise from Erie Meats
LISTOWEL - Earlier this year, the Ministry of Environment granted Erie Meats Products Ltd. eight years to address noise emitted from the factory. These changes were part of an approval granted to the factory because “there were some plans for changes, and expansions on the plant,” according to Env
Local car dealer receives highest industry honour
LISTOWEL - Local business-owner and Dealer Principal Brent Ravelle has received the highest honour for car dealers in the country.
Anti-scam efforts at work in Listowel, new business hopes to aid most vulnerable
Noticeable in Listowel the past several months are educational signs warning of the prevalence of scams. Midwestern Newspapers has reported on scams and police education in response, in Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce Counties in eight separate articles in the first six months of 2025.
South Bruce Council gives initial support to solar panel farm project
After what organizers called a successful community engagement meeting, South Bruce Council has given a nod of support to Compass Greenfield Development for the Teeswater Agrivoltaics project.
North Huron renews lease for complex concession booth
North Huron Council approved a request from the Director of Recreation Kelly Steiss to renew the lease for the OMG Twisted Fries concession booth to operate for the 2025/26 ice season.
Outback Tree Farm hosts CTFO field day
LISTOWEL - Tim and Christine Diebel of Outback Tree Farm, located east of Listowel, hosted the Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario (CTFO) field day event on Aug. 16.
The Beer Store in Wingham set to close
The Beer Store in Wingham is among those on the latest list of outlets set for closure.
July 25 marks final day for production at Spinrite
LISTOWEL - July 25 was the final day for production at Spinrite in Listowel.
Listowel-native Nathan Keil opens first wood carvings exhibit in Newfoundland
ST. JOHN’S, NL - Nathan Keil, born and raised in Listowel, has opened his debut exhibit featuring life-size wood carvings of oceanic offshore birds native to Newfoundland, where he is currently based.
Royal Homes to pivot to ‘repeatable’ designs to address housing crisis under new ownership
WINGHAM - Royal Homes Limited, Ontario’s longest-established housing manufacturer, has been acquired by a management group led by industry veteran Sid Kerrigan, the long-time President of Brookfield Residential’s Ontario housing division.
Ribbon cutting held for Jantina’s Pantry
WINGHAM - Jantina’s Pantry, Giftware and Coffee Bar was officially welcomed to Wingham by North Huron Reeve Paul Heffer with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 17. The store opened in March.
Ship2Shore 20th anniversary open house
WINGHAM - Ship2Shore owners Kendra Quinlan and Carolyn Borth celebrated their 20th anniversary with an open house at their Wingham location on July 15.
