HILLSBURGH – A local farm, formally Wintersinger’s Tree Farm, will be reopening as Erin Hill Acres this fall, a family operated farm run by farmers and brother-sister duo Jennie and Tyler Garrard.
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Pearle Hospitality will receive tax rebate for Elora south development
ELORA – Pearle Hospitality will get a 10-year tax break on its Elora south development after council agreed on July 26 that it qualifies for a Tax Increment Equivalent Grant.
Red Express Market celebrates anniversary
CLIFFORD - Owner Lori Stever hosted a celebration of the one-year anniversary of the Red Express Market here on July 10.
Slot machines singing once again over thunder of hooves at Elora casino, raceway
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Slots and horses are warming up at Elements Casino and Grand River Raceway after Wellington County entered into step three of the province's reopening plan on July 16.
Trusscore expands with acquisition of Westech
PALMERSTON – Trusscore, a material science company that manufactures sustainable alternatives…
Walinga receives funding for multi-million dollar project
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Ontario trade minister Vic Fedeli announced on June 29 the province is giving Walinga Inc. $1.125 million through the Regional Development Program to help with new project costs.
Gift store in Arthur closing after 18 years
ARTHUR – “Eclectica… the Gift Store” will be closing at the end of July, after more than 18 years in Arthur.
Hair salons, barbers set for busy reopening after difficult year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Staff members at spas, salons and barber shops across the county are thrilled to be back on the job this week. Premier Doug Ford announced on June 24 the province would enter stage two of its reopening plan on June 30.
Geddes Street Market now open in Elora
The Geddes Street Market quietly opened at 1pm June 25, with at least a dozen people lined up outside waiting for the doors to open.
Guelph/Eramosa to permit outdoor patios this summer, fall
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – In an effort to support the township’s restaurants and bars, council here has passed a bylaw to temporarily permit outdoor patios until Oct. 31.
CW Chamber of Commerce presents Awards of Excellence
CENTRE WELLINGTON - With only a few technological glitches and one rainy day, Sally Litchfield is calling the five-day Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce’s Awards of Excellence campaign a success.
Puslinch wants BlueTriton water taking permit in Aberfoyle limited to five years
PUSLINCH – Council here is asking the province to limit BlueTriton’s water taking permit renewal in Aberfoyle to five years and is recommending the permit include limitations during droughts as well as mandatory annual reports. Company officials say the added requirements are unnecessary.
Public meeting June 30 to consider extra height for Elora development
ELORA – Pearle Hospitality (Elora South Inc.) wants to move ahead with its plan to develop land on the south side of the Grand River here and will be bringing an application for a zoning change to a public planning meeting on June 30.
City acquisition of Dolime quarry lands coming before area councils
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A pit of contention over the years, Guelph/Eramosa is inching closer to waving goodbye to the 230-acre Dolime quarry lands bordered on three sides by the City of Guelph.
Erin council reconsidering cannabis stores
ERIN – Town council here is taking another look at allowing cannabis retail shops after receiving public inquiries about retail stores in the area. The town will conduct a survey to determine public opinion.