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A business in Sheboygan, Wisconsin’s “Malibu of the Midwest” is known for being the state’s first surf shop. People have been surfing on Lake Michigan since the early 1950s, and […]
Auto industry analysts and labour leaders on both sides of the border have warned the two new U.S. trade frameworks with the European Union and Japan are ominous for the Canadian auto industry – and even problematic for the U.S. Both agreements announced over the past week will impose a
Local business owners, entrepreneurs and industry leaders are invited to take part in an upcoming business forum. “We’re so excited to bring the community together for a morning focused on building a resilient business community,” said Evan Vatri, economic development co-ordinator for the Municipality of Kincardine, in a news release
Kincardine business Superheat is organizing an employee fundraising campaign to help raise money for the redevelopment of the Kincardine hospital, including the addition of an MRI machine. “Having to drive to another community and sometimes spending a day away from home can add significant stress to an already stressful situation. Being able to go to […]
Specialized equipment is being purchased for the operating room at Wingham’s hospital using an $80,000 grant from the Leland and Thora Vance Fund. The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation has been the recipient of several donations through the fund over the years with this newest grant being used toward purchasing a new scope cabinet, used […]
Evidence caught on camera discredited an alleged assault victim’s claims while revealing a different crime in the process, police say. On June 14, South Bruce OPP officers received a complaint from a person alleging to have been assaulted by an employee at a Kincardine business, according to an OPP release. Review of security camera footage […]
A guy who's worked around fireworks since he was a kid, industry veteran Mike Leff shared some of his expertise ahead of Canada Day
The Agriplex at London’s Western Fair District has a new name, part of a pledge from the organization to enhance its reputation as an event destination for Southwestern Ontario. Friday, Western Fair officials announced it will now be known as the J-AAR Expo Centre, part of a 10-year deal between the Western Fair Association and […]
Heeman's popular pick-your-own program has been nixed for the season mere days after having started.
There’s no shortage of events planned this weekend and on Canada Day in Owen Sound and Grey-Bruce. Canada Day itself is on a Tuesday this year, with the statutory holiday and all the associated closures observed then. However, there’s plenty to do in the region over the weekend and on the birthday of Canada’s confederation. […]