WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has rejected a company’s proposal to operate a cannabis facility in Arthur. At an Aug. 9 meeting, council rejected CCR Holdings Wells St. Inc.’s proposal to rezone its 5.14-acre property in Arthur to permit indoor cultivation and processing of cannabis.
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Poll: business owners optimistic about long-term prospects despite pandemic
TORONTO - Coming out of the 17 month-long pandemic, a new study suggests business owners in Canada feel brighter days may be ahead.
Puslinch Township receives funding to improve internet access
PUSLINCH – New provincial funding will allow for improved broadband access in approximately 370 homes in Puslinch, officials here say.
Return to harness racing spurs industry optimism
WELLINGTON COUNTY - When horse people left for U.S. racetracks during provincial COVID-19 lockdowns, worry rippled across the harness racing industry about a permanent loss of drivers and horses. Homegrown talent has since returned spurring industry optimism about recovery.
Summer program helps young entrepreneurs
ELORA – The Business Centre Guelph Wellington (BCGW) is supporting nine young entrepreneurs this summer through the Summer Company student entrepreneurship program.
Erin Hill Acres continues the Christmas tree tradition
HILLSBURGH – A local farm, formally Wintersinger’s Tree Farm, will be reopening as Erin Hill Acres this fall, a family operated farm run by farmers and brother-sister duo Jennie and Tyler Garrard.
Pearle Hospitality will receive tax rebate for Elora south development
ELORA – Pearle Hospitality will get a 10-year tax break on its Elora south development after council agreed on July 26 that it qualifies for a Tax Increment Equivalent Grant.
Red Express Market celebrates anniversary
CLIFFORD - Owner Lori Stever hosted a celebration of the one-year anniversary of the Red Express Market here on July 10.
Slot machines singing once again over thunder of hooves at Elora casino, raceway
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Slots and horses are warming up at Elements Casino and Grand River Raceway after Wellington County entered into step three of the province's reopening plan on July 16.
Trusscore expands with acquisition of Westech
PALMERSTON – Trusscore, a material science company that manufactures sustainable alternatives…
Walinga receives funding for multi-million dollar project
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Ontario trade minister Vic Fedeli announced on June 29 the province is giving Walinga Inc. $1.125 million through the Regional Development Program to help with new project costs.
Gift store in Arthur closing after 18 years
ARTHUR – “Eclectica… the Gift Store” will be closing at the end of July, after more than 18 years in Arthur.
Hair salons, barbers set for busy reopening after difficult year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Staff members at spas, salons and barber shops across the county are thrilled to be back on the job this week. Premier Doug Ford announced on June 24 the province would enter stage two of its reopening plan on June 30.
Geddes Street Market now open in Elora
The Geddes Street Market quietly opened at 1pm June 25, with at least a dozen people lined up outside waiting for the doors to open.
Guelph/Eramosa to permit outdoor patios this summer, fall
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – In an effort to support the township’s restaurants and bars, council here has passed a bylaw to temporarily permit outdoor patios until Oct. 31.