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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
Josslin Insurance marks official amalgamation with Keil-Dadson
While the actual amalgamation occurred at the turn of the calendar into 2023, the relationship between Josslin Insurance and Keil-Dadson Insurance goes back much further.
Van Allen Insurance secures grant for local child, youth centre
In partnership with Economical Insurance and the Definity Insurance Foundation, Listowel’s Van Allen Insurance Inc. was able to secure a $5,000 grant towards mental health first-aid training for the local Huron-Perth Centre for children and youth. Pictured from left: Ranita Klassen (Van Allen), Mike
Riverview Park Residence makes donation to Listowel hospital
Riverview Park Residence made a corporate donation of $5,000 on July 20 to the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation’s ongoing $250,000 project to completely outfit the site with new IV pumps. “Riverview residents are all about and committed to community support,” commented Riverview Park Executive
Tim Hortons celebrates Camp Day in Listowel
Tim Hortons held its annual Camp Day on July 19. “Tim Hortons Foundation Camps is committed to helping youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential. Tims Camps equip young people from low-income families with the skills they need to design their future,” explained the foundation’s
