Business

TORONTO – After witnessing a steady rise in the number of COVID-19 cases across Ontario, the provincial government has announced new restrictions for restaurants, bars and strip clubs.

ROCKWOOD – The Township of Guelph-Eramosa is giving the Foodland grocery store in Rockwood three years to find a solution to the unsightly cluster of shipping containers and outdoor storage on its property.

PUSLINCH – Dufferin Aggregates has been granted a two-week extension of a temporary agreement for extended hours and an alternative haul route through Morriston during roundabout construction at Wellington Roads 46 (Brock Road) and 34.

ERIN – Development charges are set to rise significantly in Erin if a proposed increase is passed by town council.

MINTO – A newly-formed Minto Makers’ Market committee is hosting a series of markets help promote local “homepreneurs” (home-based businesses).

ELORA – Elements Casino Grand River is reopening on Sept. 28. But it will be slot machines only in the beginning, and other table games and amenities like food and beverage services will not be open. As well, admission is limited to 50 guests at a time.

ALMA – Citing strong community opposition, Mapleton council has turned down a request for a zoning change that would have allowed an underground bulk propane storage facility at the Core Fuels property here.

GUELPH – For anyone nervous or anxious about returning to their workplace, the Canadian Mental Health Association has prepared a tool kit to help employees navigate their fears and help employers create transition plans and policies so everyone can feel safe, confident and productive.

NORTH YORK - The sale of the Nestlé Pure Life water bottling business to Ice River Springs has fallen through.

80th anniversary celebration - Wellington Motors celebrated its 80th year in business on Aug 27.

Brighten Up Toys and Games held its official ribbon cutting on Aug. 29

On an eight acre lot in the Elora industrial section Stirling Marathon plans to employ 60 people in its second phase.

HARRISTON – Minto council has approved Community Improvement Program (CIP) grants totalling $7,228 to help bring a former local storefront operation back to life.

HARRISTON – A Rural Economic Development (RED) grant for downtown beautification projects in the Town of Minto was officially announced here on July 27.