TORONTO – Former Semex chief executive officer Paul Larmer will be inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame this fall.
Business
Hammond Manufacturing is first business in Fergus Business Park
FERGUS – Hammond Manufacturing will be the first business in the new Fergus Business Park. The township and company made the announcement at the site, at the corner of First Line and Dickson Drive, on June 20.
Puslinch Township wants to shut down Badger Daylighting
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch Township would like the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks to shut down a business it claims is operating illegally in the township.
Fergus Lions 45th annual Home and Leisure Show on this week
FERGUS – The 45th annual Fergus Lions Home and Leisure Show opened on Tuesday evening (May 28) at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex. The event continued May 29 and 30 at the Fergus sportsplex from 5:30 to 9:30pm.
Close to 1,000 workers on strike at Cargill’s beef processing plant in Guelph
GUELPH – Hundreds of workers at Cargill’s beef processing facility in Guelph started their day on the picket lines on May 27 as the union representing front-line workers at the plant took strike action.
Planning departments disagree on Mapleton trucking business
MAPLETON – “I love it when planners duke it out,” township councillor Michael Martin said with a laugh during a public meeting on May 14.
Minto Chamber of Commerce celebrates five new businesses
MINTO – The Minto Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Town of Minto, announced the successful completion of five ribbon-cutting ceremonies on May 16, marking the official welcoming of new businesses to the community.
New Harriston shop receives $1,000 grant
HARRISTON – A $1,000 signage grant has been approved by Minto council at a May 7 meeting.
Province’s blue box changes bring concerns for local businesses
GUELPH – Wellington County council has endorsed the continuation of county-provided recycling services, but is concerned a local plan leaves out some industrial, commercial and institutional groups.
Council approves $5,000 grant for empowerment studio
KENILWORTH – The new owner of the Personal Empowerment Studio in downtown Mount Forest is receiving a township grant.
Elora Physiotherapy celebrates fifth anniversary
ELORA – Co-owners Caitlin Williams, left, and Ashlea Wilson recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of their business, Elora Physiotherapy, with cake and balloons.
Tour the Town event showcases business opportunities in Clifford, Harriston, Palmerston
MINTO – The Town of Minto will be hosting A “Tour the Town - Downtown Property Open House” on April 20 from 10am to 2pm.
Revamped PitchIt! Minto contest now open to entrepreneurs
MINTO – The PitchIt! Minto Business Plan Competition started in 2012 to grow small businesses in Minto and increase awareness of the resources available.
New nursing services available
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A mother-daughter duo has come together to create a business based on helping families and supporting loved ones in their homes.
Leslie Motors opens new EV charging stations
HARRISTON – Electric vehicle (EV) operators now have the opportunity for a quick recharge at a vehicle dealership here. Leslie Motors held a grand opening for two new level three EV charging stations at its Elora Street Ford dealership on April 6.