ETOBICOKE — The Ontario government is encouraging everyone to support local restaurants and the…
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Canadian entrepreneurs shifting priorities with COVID-19
MONTREAL – Most small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are looking ahead and taking action to…
Core Fuels files appeal over township’s rejection of underground propane storage facility
ALMA – Core Fuels Ltd. has filed an appeal of Mapleton council’s decision not to grant a zoning amendment for an underground propane storage facility on property it owns in this hamlet.
Province may give municipalities veto power over water bottling applications
ELORA – On Oct. 6, the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks released a proposal under the Ontario Water Resources Act requiring water bottling companies to obtain support of the host municipality for new or increased groundwater taking that daily exceeds 379,000 litres.
New business opens in downtown Fergus
Knit shop – A new shop opened on St. Andrew St. in Fergus on Oct. 1 to the delight of…
New landscaping business to open in Guelph-Eramosa
New business – Creative Landscape Depot is coming to Guelph-Eramosa. The depot is a…
Local auto dealership makes multi-year pledge to area hospitals
LISTOWEL – What was expected to be a run of the mill cheque presentation to two local hospitals was, in fact, something much greater.
Nine Rhyze Ventures Pitch finalists announced
GUELPH – Innovation Guelph’s first cohort of Rhyze Ventures programming culminates in a public…
Province announces new restrictions on bars, restaurants, strip clubs
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.
Council allows Rockwood Foodland to keep its storage containers on site for three years
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.
Dufferin Aggregates granted two-week extension for alternative haul route, extended hours
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.
Development charges set to increase in Erin
ERIN – Development charges are set to rise significantly in Erin if a proposed increase is passed by town council.
Series of Makers Markets planned in Minto this fall
MINTO – A newly-formed Minto Makers’ Market committee is hosting a series of markets help promote local “homepreneurs” (home-based businesses).
Elements Casino in Elora to open Sept. 28
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.
Mapleton council rejects zoning change for bulk propane depot in Alma
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.