CANADA – For Small Business Week, Oct. 16 to 22, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is daring Canadians to do things differently.
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Only 34% of small and medium-sized business employees report receiving mandatory cyber security awareness training
TORONTO - New Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) research has found that small and medium-sized Canadian businesses have been slow to adapt to increasingly frequent and sophisticated cyber attacks.
The Business Centre of Guelph-Wellington supports entrepreneurs every step of the way
WELLINGTON COUNTY – If there was ever a time for local entrepreneurs to reach out for free guidance and support in the ever-changing landscape of commerce, it’s now.
Erin Garden Club held annual barbecue
Flowers and food – It’s a while ago now but the Erin Garden Club held its annual barbecue…
Food Forest Centre Wellington breaks ground at pilot site in Fergus
FERGUS – Volunteers broke ground on a new “food forest” near the community garden at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, and they are eager to share the potential of this way of growing food.
Clifford cyclist seriously injured in hit-and-run crash
MINTO – A Clifford cyclist was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a hit-and-run crash here on Tuesday morning.
Two people airlifted with life-threatening injuries following two-vehicle collision
GUELPH/ERAMOSA - Two people have been airlifted with life-threatening injuries to a Hamilton hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Guelph/Eramosa on Oct. 8.
Summertime increase in calls for Wellington North Fire Services unrelated to fires
WELLINGTON NORTH - The Wellington North Fire Service experienced a rise in calls over the summertime — but not to fires.
Mapleton candidates square off at election forum in Alma
ALMA – Candidates for township and county council and local school board trustee positions fielded questions on topics ranging from taxation to truck traffic at a meeting here on Oct. 6.
Growth is top concern at Erin all-candidates meeting
ERIN - Attendees heard a lot about growth at the all-candidates meeting at the Erin Legion on Oct. 4, and not many opposing opinions among them.
Inflation pressures expected to stifle gains in Wellington North budget
WELLINGTON NORTH - The township’s budget is “favourable” overall when it comes to revenue and variances, according to a year-to-date report from finance director Farhad Hossain and included in council’s Sept. 26 meeting agenda.
New firefighter certification standard will have little impact on Wellington North Fire Service
WELLINGTON NORTH - New regulations from the province came into effect in July requiring all fire departments, including those staffed by volunteers, to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) minimum training standards and fully-certify all firefighters by 2026.
Township appoints Principles Integrity as new integrity commissioner
WELLINGTON NORTH – Jeffrey Abrams and Janice Atwood-Petkovski of Toronto-based Principles Integrity were appointed by council on Sept. 26, with the change taking effect on Jan. 1.
It’s October – when the monsters come out in Elora
ELORA – It might be October in other places, but in Elora it’s called Monster Month. And that brings a host of events and ghoulish fun in the weeks leading up to Halloween.
Business owners launch Chamber of Commerce in Erin
ERIN – Looking to provide a voice to small businesses, a group of local business owners have launched the Erin Chamber of Commerce. The chamber officially launched on Sept. 21 at The Busholme with over 70 business owners in attendance.