WELLINGTON COUNTY – Since the start of the pandemic, Waterloo-Wellington Community Futures (WWCF) has been providing funding to local businesses to assist them with battling the burdens of the pandemic.
Area chambers reflect on continued challenges of pandemic on businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the recently implemented proof of vaccination requirement, members of local chambers are working to support their businesses the best they can.
Initiative highlights business diversity in Wellington County: chambers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Members of the Wellington County chambers of commerce say the recently launched “shop local” marketing initiative highlights the diversity of business communities across the county.
Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce relaunches programs for small business week
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Sally Litchfield, general manager of the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber is taking small business week as an opportunity to relaunch and share some of the upcoming programs they have going on.
MROO awards over $18,000 in scholarships to post-secondary students
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Now in its 17th year, the Municipal Retirees Organization of Ontario (MROO) announced the recipients of its annual Student Scholarship Program.
Speers Electric celebrates 75 years in business
ELORA – Having recently hit 75 years in business, Speers Electric’s retired owner Jim Speers is happy to have attained the milestone, in addition to being able to remain open throughout the pandemic.
Community involvement a top priority as Elora Rocks prepare for home opener
ELORA – The Elora Rocks hockey team is hosting its opener this Friday (Oct. 15), the third game of the season for the newly-revived team. The senior team recently joined the brand-new Western Ontario Super Hockey League (WOSHL).
Eight names from Rockwood cenotaph yet to be placed on street signs
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – After being advised all the names from the Rockwood cenotaph had been placed on township street signs, the heritage committee has been notified there are still eight names without a sign to accompany them.
Staff who don’t comply with vaccine procedures won’t be terminated: school boards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local school board officials say while staff members who don’t comply with board vaccination disclosure procedures could be placed on unpaid leave, failing to abide likely won’t result in termination.
Town of Erin to spend up to $5,000 to relaunch Chamber of Commerce
ERIN – Following some hesitancy from its members, council here will contribute $5,000 in the hopes of relaunching the town’s chamber of commerce.
Erin District High School participates in Orange Shirt Day
Orange shirt day – Erin District High School students were among those to participate in Orange…
Council issues final site plan approval for landscaping business on Highway 7
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has authorized final approval of the site plan and corresponding agreement for a landscaping company to continue operations, but with more services offered.
Local chambers of commerce announce new ‘shop local’ marketing initiative
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Five chambers of commerce in Wellington County have joined forces on a new “shop local” marketing initiative to promote the importance of supporting area businesses.
Province increases access to rapid tests for schools in ‘high risk’ areas
WELLINGTON COUNTY — The local public health unit will be participating in a new provincial program to provide COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to schools and licensed day care centres.
Canadian Army Reserve personnel reflect on benefits of local training opportunity
PUSLINCH – Having had to modify training due to the pandemic, the Canadian Armed Forces has found ways to bring training closer to home.