WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Scented Market has won the Gifts and Decorative Accesories 2025 Retailer Excellence Award for Best Specialty Store.
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Tariffs, soft housing market, economy led to paused development: Geranium Homes
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Geranium Homes didn’t want to put a pause on the estate development it had planned for land between Fergus and Belwood. But the market dictates what the home building company can do, and the housing market has slowed, even while demand for homes is on the rise.
Barber Parlor owner wins gold at Toronto Barber Expo
FERGUS – Winning third place at the Toronto Barber Expo last year didn’t quite cut it for Mahfoz Adeeb, owner of the Barber Parlor in downtown Fergus. So he hunkered down, increased the challenge, and came home with the first-place trophy after this year’s contest on June 22
We Choose Local wins Emerging Business Award
GUELPH – We Choose Local, a Guelph-based e-commerce marketplace, has been awarded the Emerging Business Award at the Guelph Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Awards of Excellence gala, on June 19.
McFarlane Family Dental expanding
MOUNT FOREST – Over 45 years ago, in an office with just one dental chair, Dr. Bob McFarlane opened the doors to his dental practice, which is now expanding to meeting growing demand.
The Scented Market wins international award
FERGUS – Kristy Miller, founder and owner of The Scented Market, feels this could mark the start of something new for her business.
Centre Wellington council removes Elora BIA board
ELORA – The Elora BIA’s board of management has been scrapped and senior township staff will take it over until an annual general meeting can be called and a new board elected.
CSN Hutten raises over $13,000 for Make-A-Wish with car show
FERGUS – A plethora of cars new and old were parked at CSN Hutten Collision Centre in Fergus on June 14 for a charity car show.
Maclean Hann named Citizen of the Year at Awards of Excellence
ELORA – Elora resident and business owner Maclean Hann was named Citizen of the Year at the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence.
CUPW issues overtime ban for postal workers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has declared a nationwide overtime ban for all Canada Post employees.
Graham Animal Hospital celebrating 30 years of veterinary service
HILLSBURGH – Graham Animal Hospital is celebrating three decades of veterinary service to the pets of Hillsburgh and surrounding areas.
United Way launches Spring campaign to support women, boost local businesses
GUELPH – United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin is running its 2025 spring campaign – “Support women, support local” – in May and June.
Guelph resident creates online shopping site for local businesses
GUELPH – Patti Mara has been a business coach for over 20 years and now it’s her own passion project being put to the test.
Aspire Physiotherapy and Pilates celebrates first year of business
FERGUS – Aspire Physiotherapy and Pilates has grown in its first year of business, from a small clinic room and a home space to a thriving, welcoming practice in Fergus that includes services like physiotherapy, massage therapy, pilates and personal training.
Clark Ag Systems holds grand opening of Palmerston location
PALMERSTON – Clark Ag Systems held the grand opening of its Palmerston location on April 25.