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Nov

2022

Community Gift Cards introduced in Central Huron

Something new, flexible and innovative has been introduced in Central Huron to make gift giving easier. A Central Huron Gift Card can be purchased online
to make purchases for a large selection of Central Huron Businesses. In addition to purchasing a gift card online, you may also send your gift card present by email if you wish.

You may present your gift card to any of the particpating businesses listed below and apply the value against your regular purchase. It's a great way to to spread around local cheer and support local businesses.

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Nov

2022

Children's Mental Health Support in Huron County

Huron County families have new options to help their child overcome challenges so many families face today. The Functional Family Support Services, located in Bayfield, Ontario is offering an in-home support service for children from ages 7 to 17.

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Jan

2022

Ontario Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews (PHSR)

The Ontario Health and Safety Act requires safety compliance for businesses using equipment or processes that have potential hazard exposures that fall under the Act. Failure to comply could result in significant financial penalties and downtime.

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Jul

2020

Huron County's COVID economy as seen by RBN Web Services

The COVID challenges have hit local businesses in many unexpected ways, but it is not all bad news. Many Huron County businesses are reporting huge sales growth, and are hoping the trend continues.

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Jul

2020

Blyth Outdoor Market

Summer 2020 kicks off in Blyth, Ontario with an Outdoor Market along the main throughfare. The market is open on Thursday's in July and August, from 10 am to 2 pm.

In the attached pictures taken from the newly opened wild Goose Studio, across from the Blyth Festival Theatre, Hans Veenvliet is serving his specialities, Dutch coffee and a Dutch donut treat called "Oliebollen."

For an afternoon outing, come to Blyth and visit the many vendors in front of their storefronts.

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Jun

2020

Wild Goose Studio Canada opens in Blyth

The cultural scene in Huron County is experiencing a boost with a new business arrival to the downtown core, directly across from the Blyth Festival Theatre. Husband and wife team, Hans Veenvliet and Cindy McKenna have put their artistic vision together to offer a unique combination of fine art and wood sculpture in a newly renovated building.

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May

2020

Healthy Donation for Huron County Foodbanks during COVID-19 shutdown

Thank You to the Retired Teachers of Huron Perth District 9 for their recent donation of $2,250.00 to the Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre. Funds donated will be used to purchase nutritious foods for our food-aid agency clients in Huron and Perth Counties.

Pictured (at an appropriate social distance) are Gary Jewitt, President RTOERO-Huron Perth and HCFBDC Volunteer, Sharon McNeilly.

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May

2020

Moving forward during the COVID-19 lockdown...

The spirit of entrepreneurship is alive and well in Huron County. The COVID-19 economic pause has given some local business people an opportunity to think about new ways delivering needed services, and are then jumping right in to get the job done. All Trade Residential Inc. of Clinton, Ontario, has adapted their trades experience to continue delivering their personalized services - even when we need to self-isolate! Here is what the company has to say about that.

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May

2020

Welcome Wagon shutting its doors...

Welcome Wagon Canada has announced they have closed their doors due to the effects of COVID-19 on their business model.

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Apr

2020

Tree Transplanting in Spring 2020

Treemendous Tree Sales and Transplanting service in Clinton, Ontario has geared up for another season of green beautification in southern Ontario. While the COVID-19 challenge has given everyone reason to pause, planning your outdoor improvements can still take place while we await better times.

With its new website, Treemendous is now able to show you more new landscaping possibilities to beautify your home with trees of every size and variety.