Staff at the McDonalds restaurant in Fergus had some fun on May 18, tossing pies at their colleagues who raised the most money on McHappy Day
Business
Skylynn Boutique celebrates grand opening
Skylynn Boutique – A grand opening for Skylynn Boutique was held on May 2, with local dignitaries and members of the business community on hand.
Credit Valley Conservation named one of Canada’s greenest employers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For the fourth year in a row, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) hs been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.
Erin business to permanently operate on agricultural land following council vote
ERIN – Resident and business owner Keith Barrick can see a little farther into the future after council voted to permanently allow Keith’s Trailer Sales to continue operating on agricultural land.
Company breaks ground on industrial condominium development
PALMERSTON – Officials with the Town of Minto and Kridak Developments gathered on May 16 for a groundbreaking ceremony for the "Palmerston Business Junction."
Grand opening for Roc N’ Dukes Pet Supplies
Pet supplies – A grand opening for Roc N’ Dukes Pet Supplies was held on May 2, with local…
Fergus Lions Club Home Show kicks off with a roar
FERGUS – The Fergus Lions Club is hosting its 44th annual Home and Leisure Show May 10 to 12 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
Township’s decision to remove carving stumps business owner
FERGUS – Known to some locals as the Breadalbane Giant, a larger than life-sized wood carving officially called the “Defender of Blairgowrie” will be removed after it was deemed “a safety hazard” by Centre Wellington Township.
Spandreltech Ltd. owners say development charges impeding company’s growth in Erin
ERIN – Wesley Sanders of Spandreltech Ltd. says Erin is “out of touch” when it comes to the town’s development charges.
Darling Ingredients achieves safety milestone
ROTHSAY – Darling Ingredients is proud to announce the team at its facility here has achieved a significant milestone of six years and 14,496,838 kilometres without a motor vehicle accident.
Township grants businesses $3,700 for building improvements
KENILWORTH – Main Street businesses The Imagination Space, a boutique store and play area, and The Tipsy Fox, a new pub, in downtown Mount Forest have been granted a total of $3,700 from Wellington North’s Community Improvement Program.
Polished Aesthetics in Harriston celebrates grand opening
Polished Aesthetics – A grand opening for Polished Aesthetics in Harriston was held on May 2, with local dignitaries and members of the business community on hand.
New store donates to Get in Touch for Hutch
Worthy cause – Mryna Hutchison accepts a $500 donation from Arthur Ace Hardware co-owner Barrie Eidt at the store’s grand opening celebration on April 29. Hutchison heads up Get In Touch For Hutch, a charity focused on ending stigma surrounding mental health issues.
McDonald Chiropractic celebrates grand opening in Harriston
Chiropractic practice - A grand opening for McDonald Chiropractic (www.mcdchiro.ca) in Harriston was held on May 2, with local dignitaries and members of the business community on hand.
‘Trade Tracks’ event draws 1,500 youth to sportsplex
FERGUS – The inaugural “Trade Tracks” trade show and symposium was hosted at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on May 5 and 6 by the South Wellington Community Lions Club.