WELLINGTON COUNTY – Patios are bustling with life across Wellington County this weekend in a gradual and much-welcomed return to normalcy as the first step of the province’s reopening plan began on June 11.
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‘Let the people in’: local retail outlets embrace stage one reopening
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With June 11 being the first day they are allowed to open at limited capacity, some stores are hosting opening day celebrations and/or continuing online sales, while others are holding off on opening right away.
CW Chamber of Commerce starts rapid screening initiative; local groups sponsor
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce is running a COVID-19 “rapid screening initiative” in Wellington County, providing free rapid tests for businesses with under 150 employees.
Local builders ready to add rental units – they just want red tape eliminated
The solution to the dearth of rental units in Centre Wellington is not necessarily offering incentives to build but removing the red tape that gets in the way, says a group of local builders.
COVID-19 rapid tests now available to small, mid-size businesses
GUELPH – The Guelph Chamber of Commerce is providing COVID-19 rapid screening kits for free to small and medium-sized businesses in Guelph.
Frustrated hairstylists start Red Balloon Wednesdays reopening campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY- Hairstylist Erin Kiers, owner of Hybrid Hair and Detox Spa, put red balloons out front of her Mount Forest store on May 26. She was joined by hairdressers all over the province who are lobbying the Ontario government to allow them to open on June 14.
Company expanding broadband network in Puslinch Township
PUSLINCH – Standard Broadband Limited is expanding its fibre internet network in Puslinch. The Canadian-based telecommunications carrier is currently installing fibre internet cable in the eastern portion of the township, near Morriston and Arkell.
Fergus resident part of cake collaboration for anniversary of George Floyd’s death
FERGUS – Kellie Barclay was the only Canadian to participate in an international cake collaboration recognizing the one year anniversary of the death of George Floyd.
Guelph-Wellington businesses can now sign up to join the circular economy
GUELPH - Businesses in Guelph and Wellington County can now sign up to join the circular economy.
Hammond Manufacturing Company expanding to Minto
PALMERSTON – Minto council has approved the sale of a large parcel of industrial land here, paving the way for an industrial operation expected to create between 25 and 30 manufacturing jobs in its initial phase.
Employee at Elora Brewing Company tests positive for COVID-19
ELORA - The Elora Brewing Company closed on May 20 after learning a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
Businesses urged to contact township for help accessing pandemic assistance
MAPLETON – Mayor Gregg Davidson is urging township businesses to reach out to the local economic development department if they need help due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Awards of Excellence going online this year
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce (CWCC) is holding the 21st Awards of Excellence online.
BlueTriton takes over Nestle Waters; local groups oppose permit renewals
ABERFOYLE – Not much will change in Aberfoyle or Hillsburgh as BlueTriton Brands Inc. officially takes over water bottling operations from Nestlé Waters Canada.
New medical facility offers ‘one-stop shop’ for community
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Officials say the new Trailside Medical Centre offers a “one-stop shop” for healthcare in the community, in addition to a collaborative approach to patient care for medical professionals.