A local business continues its tradition of giving back to the community.
Business
CIP expanded, now South Bruce-wide
The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for South Bruce has been expanded to cover the entire municipality. Now that the CIP is municipal-wide, an additional $15,625 in funding is available to eligible business and property owners in South Bruce.
IN PHOTOS: DJ’s Furniture holds grand opening for Wroxeter showroom
Last weekend, DJ’s Handcrafted Solid Wood Furniture held a grand opening celebration in honor of the opening of its new showroom at 43195 Amberley Road, Wroxeter. In addition to offering its biggest sale ever, attendees could partake in funnel cakes and axe throwing (safe for all ages) while getting
Community Façade grant awarded to Josephine Street business
Another facelift to a downtown business is coming after the owner of 241 – 243 Josephine St. was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Community Façade Improvement grant program.
Planning Board launches 2023 Employee Survey
The 2023 Employee Survey has launched.
A&W hosts Burgers to Beat MS day, Aug. 17
A&W restaurants across Canada hosted Burgers to Beat MS on Thursday, Aug. 17, including the Listowel location. Two dollars from every Teen Burger sold last Thursday was donated to MS Canada to help support Canadians living with multiple sclerosis and their families, as well as helping fund critical
Digital Service Squad offers free digital 360° photo
Huron County Digital Service Squad team member Emma Hunking will be in downtown Wingham on Aug. 31, offering local businesses a unique opportunity to have some free digital 360° photos.WINGHAM – Huron County Digital Service Squad team member Emma Hunking will be in downtown Wingham on Aug. 31, offer
Huron County’s Digital Main Street grant deadline approaching
Small businesses in Huron County are being encouraged to apply for the Digital Transformation Grant (DTG) through the Digital Main Street (DMS) program soon, as the deadline is quickly approaching.
Wingham BIA reports ‘favourable’ results from sidewalk sales
The Wingham Business Improvement Area (BIA) held its regular board meeting on Aug. 17, covering several recent and upcoming downtown business initiatives.
Wingham Cemetery fence painting project complete
The Wingham Business Improvement Association (BIA) recently completed refreshing the green fence that borders the Wingham Cemetery, a project undertaken by several local volunteers.
Miracle Day at Dairy Queen
Cody, Kylie and Charisma serve up a sweet cookie-dough blizzard during Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day on Aug. 10, where net proceeds from the ice cream confection sales go towards local children’s hospitals.
Local unemployment rate drops to 4.3 per cent in July
The local unemployment rate continues to drop, according to data released last week by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board.
Listowel friends offering lawn-cutting service
At only the age of 12, Sam Al Nhitt and Jack Bordman already have that ambitious entrepreneurial spirit.
Summer Company program helps five young entrepreneurs start their own businesses
Sab Shinwari of Walkerton has a jump start on his career goal, and he couldn’t be more pleased.
Local insurance companies donate to Walkerton tennis court rehab project
The tennis court rehabilitation project in Walkerton has received two donations from local insurance companies. CMR Insurance and Intact Public Entities jointly presented the Municipality of Brockton with a $5,000 donation on July 27, and Trillium Mutual Insurance donated $3,000 through its ROOTS Co
