HARRISTON – A Rural Economic Development (RED) grant for downtown beautification projects in the Town of Minto was officially announced here on July 27.
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New business boom, public art enhance Minto downtowns
MINTO – The business count in town is on the rise. With numerous new business openings in recent weeks, local officials have been busy attending grand openings in Clifford, Harriston and Palmerston.
Citizens, businesses honoured at drive-in movie themed gala
ELORA – Two prominent Centre Wellington volunteers say they were surprised to be honoured with “citizen of the year” titles last week at the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce’s (CWCC) Awards of Excellence Gala.
Old Post Café will offer street-side treats in Harriston
HARRISTON – The Old Post Café, located in Harriston’s historic post office building, will offer lunch, fresh baked goods and homemade soup.
Underground propane storage facility proposed in Alma
ALMA – Mapleton Township council is considering a zoning amendment that would clear the way for a large underground propane storage facility here.
Win a $50 gift card just by shopping locally
CENTRE WELLINGTON – As more and more local businesses continue to open, the township is…
Clifford Takeout claims prize in 2020 PitchIt Minto competition
MINTO - The Town of Minto and LaunchIt Business Exploration Centre have announced the winner of the 2020 PitchIt Minto Business Plan Competition.
Minto launching campaign promoting safe shopping
MINTO – The Town of Minto is launching a campaign to encourage loyalty to local merchants and promote the community as a safe shopping destination.
Minto joins program to help local businesses get online
MINTO – To help support local small businesses, the Town of Minto is joining the ShopHERE…
Township makes plans to work with chamber, BIA on downtown Arthur street enhancements
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township council has agreed to discuss potential streetscape and landscape enhancements in relation to the upcoming Arthur Connecting Link project with the local business community.
Innovation Guelph wins regional award
GUELPH – Innovation Guelph received the CANIE Award for Enterprise Support presented by the…
Elora Mill the host venue for final episode of Top Chef Canada
ELORA – Fans of the reality show Top Chef Canada might recognize the backdrop of the Season 8 finale.
Standard Broadband planning $2.5-million fibre optic internet project in Puslinch
PUSLINCH - Acton-based company says project will start in early August, with the first connections available as early as mid-September.
Erin businesses falling through the cracks
ERIN - Stage one of Ontario’s gradual plan to reopen the economy is currently underway, yet for many businesses here, it is anything but business as usual.
Local chef takes culinary therapy sessions online
HILLSBURGH - Chef Pam Fanjoy is finding her unique skill set – being both a chef and a family therapist – is coming in handy as she attempts to counsel families through cooking.