ERIN – The town’s only Beer Store will soon be among 28 Ontario locations that have closed since last June.
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Local maple syrup producers expect ‘good season’
BRESLAU – “If you don’t have mud, you’re not making maple syrup,” says Waterloo Wellington Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (WWMSPA) president Kevin Snyder.
UGDSB takes steps to divest from American suppliers
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board has passed a policy to avoid purchasing from American suppliers whenever possible.
Wellness retreat with five tiny homes coming to Mapleton
MAPLETON – The go-ahead has been granted for a naturopath to move forward with plans to open a wellness retreat near Cumnock, between Fergus and Arthur.
Business commits to $500,000 donation to outdoor pool
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest aquatics ad-hoc advisory committee has announced a $500,000 donation from T.D. Smith Transport towards the construction of the new outdoor pool in Mount Forest.
Kat Florence withdrawing financial support for Elora projects; going after online bullies instead
ELORA – Don Kogen has had enough of the online hate that’s been levelled against him, his wife Kristy Hillis and their company Kat Florence Canada. So they're going after the haters.
Council approves zoning for R&D lab for pet dental products
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has approved the rezoning of a property on Frederick Street in Arthur to allow it to be used to create pet dental products.
Rockwood Foodland allowed to continue use of outdoor storage
BRUCEDALE – The Foodland in Rockwood officially has the township’s permission to continue to use shipping containers and accessory buildings for storage for another three years.
Owners of Powerline Electronics to retire after 40 years
GUELPH – Cousins Tim Huck and Brad Madigan, owners of Powerline Electronics in Guelph, have announced their plans to retire after 40 years in the business.
Kenilworth Country Pantry aims to fill gap in community
KENILWORTH – David Yeh wasn’t initially planning to open a storefront when he brought his business operation to Kenilworth, but he’s happy to give the people what they want.
Peavey Mart to close all Canadian retail stores
GUELPH/MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest and Guelph Peavey Mart locations will soon be closing, along with all remaining locations across Canada.
New Arthur facility to increase access to child care in Wellington North
ARTHUR – A new child care centre set to open in Wellington North this fall will more than double access rates for child care in the township.
Village of Lights may be a go after all
ELORA – Not long after Kat Florence Canada pulled the plug on the Village of Lights campaign it had planned for downtown Elora this winter, it appears the event may take place after all.
Business Centre event celebrates International Women’s Day
GUELPH – The Business Centre Guelph-Wellington is getting ready to celebrate International Women’s Day with a dinner event showcasing local organizations that support women in the community.
Fergus man launches Global Aerosol Recycling Association
FERGUS – Mike MacKay is a hydraulic engineer by trade, but he’s now shifted gears. Instead of selling a product, he’s selling the idea that aerosol cans can and should be recycled.