Business

HARRISTON – Recently retired after nearly 50 years in veterinary medicine, Dr. Terry Fisk has no doubts about his chosen career path. “The only thing I ever wanted to be was a veterinarian," he said.

DRAYTON – The Drayton Chop House is once again providing a local dining option for area residents.

ELORA – If you think Elora is looking a little more gorgeous for the holidays this year, you’re not wrong. There’s a beautification project going on and there are many people to thank for it.

ELORA – Centre Wellington councillors are thus far uneasy about agreeing to a resolution in support of Aypa Power’s bid to open a battery storage facility in the south end of Fergus.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – While it has been operating since 2021, Pharmasave Trailside Pharmacy and Compounding finally celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 19.

MAPLETON – Township council has declined to approve a zoning application aimed at facilitating expansion of a drainage business near Wallenstein.

KENILWORTH – The chair of the Mount Forest Business Improvement Association (BIA) has taken the association’s grievances about the old tea room building, at 178 Main Street, to the township.

ABERFOYLE – Puslinch Township officials are inviting local businesses to sign up for a new community guide and business directory. "We are delighted to launch this initiative to support our local businesses," Mayor Seeley stated in an Aug. 16 press release.

MINTO — On July 11, Minto council approved a structural grant of $3,000 to Ms. Beauty Salon, Spa and Laser Clinic in Harriston.

FERGUS - The Dixon family, local community members, and former employees came out to Dixon Home Hardware this weekend to celebrate 100 years in business with a barbecue, raffle and ceremony outside the store in Fergus.  

FERGUS – Locally owned and operated since 1923, Dixon Home Hardware is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year. 

MINTO - The Town of Minto and the LaunchIt Business Exploration Centre have wrapped up the 11th Annual PitchIt Minto Business Plan Competition. The winner of the 2023 competition is Two Pines Herbals, owned and operated by Lior Sabach-Stewart. 

MINTO – Keith Askett of Palmerston’s Askett Appliance Centre has made the decision to retire and close his store.

ARTHUR - A new 25,521-square-foot addition is planned at the former Wellington Poultry abattoir, acquired by Brampton-based Amir Qulity Meats in 2022.

FERGUS – Wellington Advertiser carrier Odyn Burtch saved his paper money to buy an ice cream bike.