OTTAWA - It’s time to shovel out the mail box – the Industrial Relations Board has ordered postal workers back to work, as of Tuesday, Dec. 17.
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Council approves facade design for new municipal building
LISTOWEL - Council liked what they saw, in its first look at the facade designs of the municipality’s new downtown building.
Bruce Power supplier partners donate $75,000 to Wounded Warriors Canada organization
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce Power’s supplier partners donated $75,000 to Wounded Warriors Canada in support of ill and injured Canadian Armed Forces members, first responders and their families.
Tax Holiday: Relief for Consumers, Challenges for Businesses
HURON COUNTY - The federal government’s recent announcement of the GST/HST holiday, a temporary relief from sales tax on specific items from Dec. 14 2024 - Feb. 15, 2025, represents “significant challenges for businesses,” according to a press release from the Huron Chamber of Commerce.
Local company “Crushing” forward in ag excellence earns provincial award
Energrow Inc., led by entrepreneur Jasmin Hofer, has earned an honorable mention in the Ontario government’s Excellence in Agriculture Awards within the Women’s category.
Lewis Flowers owners celebrate anniversary of historic local business
For 40 years Allan Dickson has been providing area residents with flowers and plants for every occasion. However the history of Lewis Flowers, the business he operates with his wife, Connie, goes back much further – 130 years.
Saugeen Conservation putting the pieces back together after lightning strike
The board of directors of Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority began their Oct. 17 meeting – via Zoom – with a report on why they were meeting remotely.
North Perth Chamber’s Business Excellence Celebration a night to remember
The North Perth Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted its Business Excellence Celebration evening, with 155 attendees, including businesses, sponsors, and nominees, gathering for a memorable night of recognition and celebration.
Council preparing to repeal bylaw at next meeting, deregulating taxicabs
Council here recently received a report regarding the deregulation of taxicabs and other vehicles-for-hire, and directed the director of legislative services and clerk to prepare a bylaw to repeal bylaw 54-2022 for its Oct. 21 meeting.
Citizen frustrations boil over at town hall meeting
The annual town hall public meeting was held here on Oct. 10 at the Blyth Arena and Community Centre, and saw attendees straying outside the meeting’s rules to get points across to council.
New this year with the Festival of Lanterns is Frankenopoly
The 11th annual festival of lanterns here is set to return on Oct. 25. To go along with the tradition, and new this year, local realtor Mark McDougall created a game called Frankenopoly.
North Huron makes agreement with Wingham Veterinary Clinic
The Wingham Veterinary Clinic is officially appointed as the pound keeper for North Huron Township after council adopted bylaw 73-2024 at its recent meeting.
Doors Open Brockton draws visitors and community members alike
Doors Open Brockton on Sept. 28 gave people an insider’s view of 12 local “sites of significance.”
Brown’s closing medical supplies department
Brown’s Guardian Pharmacy in Walkerton is closing its medical supplies department, although the pharmacy itself will continue serving the community of Walkerton and area the same as it always has, said owner Ryan Fullerton.
Pearl Inspirations: Erin Swinkels serving the community as a speech language pathologist, and behaviour analyst
Looking to find a better balance between family and career, Erin Swinkels started up her business Pearl Inspirations.
