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.
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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.
Downtown Fergus connected by rainbows
Rainbows in Fergus – Shops in downtown Fergus have been decorated with rainbows and colourful…
Broderick’s Fergus clothier was one of many businesses across Ontario to reopen on May 19
Reopening – On Tuesday morning Mark Chaput returned to his daily routine of sweeping the…
Golf courses, campgrounds to open Saturday; more businesses on Tuesday
TORONTO – Two months after the COVID-19 pandemic began and the province’s economy came to a grinding halt, Premier Doug Ford announced on Thursday that Ontario is entering the first stage of reopening the economy.
Developer provides details of partnership proposal for Alma seniors complex
ALMA – Mapleton council has received more details of an offer of partnership from a local developer on a proposed retirement complex of up to 250 units here.
Mapleton company awarded tender by Wellington County
GUELPH – A tender for replacement of windows, siding and doors at Wellington County Housing…
Emergency orders extended but some stores reopening
TORONTO - Ontario has extended a state of emergency until June 2, but there appears to be some light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, as the province has also started to allow some businesses to reopen.
Businesses forced into ‘drastic changes’ due to COVID-19
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Businesses across Wellington County have been forced to make drastic changes and adapt to current measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Arthur businesses connected by rainbows
Rainbow connection - The Arthur Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with artist Eileen MacArthur of Arthur School of Art, above left, Judy Anderson from Kukucaju, above right, and some local supporters to paint a rainbow connecting downtown businesses together.
Businesses, municipalities will need help to stay afloat
MINTO – Local businesses are holding on through the COVID-19 lock-down, but both businesses and…
Hand sanitizer, not spirits, for sale at opening of Elora Distilling Company
ELORA - It was a little hocus-pocus that was behind the creation of the Elora Distilling Company, and a little distillery magic that has transformed it, temporarily at least, into a hand sanitizer manufacturer.
County participating in business survey
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In an effort to monitor COVID-19 impacts on local business, Wellington…
Crossroads is closing; Chop House hopes to re-open one day
DRAYTON – As COVID-19 restrictions continue to hamper and, in some cases, shutter businesses…
Deadline looms for Keep Well business loan program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The deadline for applications to Wellington County’s Keep Well –…