CENTRE WELLINGTON - Local restaurant owner-operators who opened their doors between 2019 and 2020 are struggling with the effects of pandemic restrictions and are trying to hold on for better days.
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Bryan’s Auctions issues business-to-business challenge to donate to local charities
PUSLINCH – Ken Lillycrop is encouraging businesses that are able, to donate to local charities.
Gorge Cinema is saved, will be restored
ELORA – It looks like the Gorge Cinema has been saved. And so has the building that houses it. The new owner says it’s her intention to restore the exterior to its original state and have a small boutique hotel and the Gorge Cinema inside.
Northwind Bison in Mapleton is where the buffalo roam
MAPLETON - Amanda and Shane Stege are farmers of a different breed, raising North America’s largest land mammal on their Mapleton farm.
Former musician finds success with award-winning hot sauce
MAPLETON - For Erik Begg and his wife Nina, what began as a backyard hobby has now blossomed into an award-winning business.
Saugeen Economic Development Corporation celebrates 35 years
NEUSTADT - The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) is celebrating 35 years since its inception.
Skyline Living and Skyline Group of Companies win two Rental Housing Awards
GUELPH – Skyline Living and Skyline Group of Companies have earned two industry awards at the recent Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) Marketing, Achievement and Construction (MAC) Awards, celebrating the “best in the biz” in Ontario’s rental housing industry.
Milton man charged in sexual assault at Fergus business
FERGUS – Police have charged a Milton man with sexual assault and sexual interference after a teenage girl was assaulted at work.
A&W makes donation to Fergus Legion from Remembrance Poppy Drive
A&W donation – A&W in Fergus supported this year’s Remembrance Poppy Drive by donating…
Bunkie Life: Erin business owners to appear on Dragons’ Den
ERIN – What started as a solution to help a family temporarily house visiting relatives has evolved into a full-fledged backyard bunkie business.
Innovation Guelph’s new CEO to start in January
GUELPH - Alison Crumblehulme is the new incoming CEO of Innovation Guelph (IG), effective Jan. 10, 2022.
Showcasing local art
Local entrepreneur and Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce member Luke Marshall is seen on Nov.…
Elora Distillery adds rum to its offerings
ELORA – Just in time for eggnog, the Elora Distillery has launched a new line of rum.
Pearle Hospitality pausing Riverwalk idea; hoping for greater support in the future
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Pearl Hospitality has decided not to proceed with the Elora Riverwalk project at this time.
New recreation therapy business brings personal support direct to home
New business – Taylor Gutcher recently started her own private recreation therapy practice in…