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.
Business
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.
Purus Plastics GmbH, Mike Coates acquire Purus NA Ecoraster Inc.
LISTOWEL - Purus Plastics GmbH, in partnership with industry executive Mike Coates recently announced the successful acquisition of Purus NA Ecoraster Inc.’s shares from Jim and Nancy Brooks.
Public meeting held on Atwood subdivision proposal
At its recent June 23 meeting, North Perth Council held a public meeting to consider a zoning bylaw amendment affecting the property located north of the intersection of Woodview Drive and Parkview Crescent in Atwood.
Huron County Council takes no action on new museum build
GODERICH - Huron County Council took no further action on a proposed $12 million storage centre for the county museum, with some council members expressing surprise at the cost.
Wingham Esso gas station re-opens
WINGHAM – The Esso gas station at 161 Josephine St. Wingham re-opened on June 23 after a…
Council endorses Applebottom Orchards’ application to serve cider by the glass
LISTOWEL - There were no bad apples on North Perth Council when it came time to endorse Applebottom Orchards’ application to serve cider on site.
Boundary Roasting Co. partners with Agriculture Wellness Ontario to support mental health in the farming community
LISTOWEL - A new partnership between Boundary Roasting Co. and Agriculture Wellness Ontario is offering Ontarians the opportunity to contribute to the positive mental health and well-being of the province’s agricultural community through their morning cup of joe.
Remembering Wettlaufer Bros. and Son, est. 1904
On the south side of Huron Road, beside the Thames River in Mitchell stood one of Perth County’s early businesses — Wettlaufer Bros. and Son, a foundry and repair shop. Established in 1904, this thriving enterprise quickly became a well-known local manufacturer.
Stop 23 expansion gets North Perth, Perth County approval
LISTOWEL - In two meetings last week, two levels of government approved the construction of a four-bay automotive garage for sales and service - an expansion for Stop 23.
Fort44 in Teeswater is focused on the local connection
On Clinton Street, Fort44 Inc.’s office sits just beyond the 44th parallel – a geographical nod to the IT company’s local mentality.
Loney announced as winner of Paulette Peirol Memorial Award for Excellence in Economic Development
The Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) recently announced the winners of the second-annual Clean Energy Frontier Program Awards, recognizing exceptional contributions to the local economy and clean energy sector.
Midwestern Newspapers lands seven top awards at provincial competition
Midwestern Newspapers has been recognized with seven first-place finishes in the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2024 Better Newspapers Competition.
Bruce Power announces Canadian at our Core campaign
HURON COUNTY - Bruce Power launched its Canadian at our Core campaign, committing to continue to promote the made-in-Ontario and -Canada nuclear industry and urging its partners and suppliers to buy Canadian. Bruce Power’s commitment to buy local and products made in Canada has five key pillars:
