Over 600 birds infected by a respiratory virus at a Smithville farm
Over 600 birds, as of Dec. 1, have been affected by a highly infectious respiratory virus at an unnamed Smithville farm.
Business
Grimsby loses yet another business with For Gents Only closing
Another business is leaving Grimsby. And it’s another hairstylist. Only a few weeks after West End Hair Studio announced its closure, For Gents Only barber shop is shutting its doors too. The gentleman’s salon, run by owner Megan Price, has been in operation for more than 20 years. During that time, it’s been one of … Read more
Grimsby restaurateur forms Niagara hospitality alliance and calls for resignation of Hirji over new COVID restaurant rules
The owner of Grimsby’s The Forty Public House and a Niagara restaurant alliance he has formed is calling for the repeal of an order targeting Niagara hospitality businesses. Mark Wood is also demanding the resignation of and an apology from Niagara Region’s acting medical officer. Over the weekend, Wood, who also owns two St. Catharines … Read more
Ontario launching procurement agency that will work to save money when purchasing goods and services
The Ontario government is launching a new centralized procurement agency for bulk-purchasing goods and services to ensure public sectors have cost-effective and efficient access to vital supplies and equipment
Grimsby gift store offers free farm fresh produce through innovative food initiative
Grimsby’s White Rhino Gifts, a unique gift store on the town’s downtown strip, is offering free farm-fresh food through a program designed to feed communities across the Niagara Region.
New searchable Ontario product directory helps consumers find local products
The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), with support of the Ontario government is launching a new Ontario Made searchable directory, making it easier for shoppers to find local products and support local business and manufacturers.
‘Stellar’ grape crop in Niagara this year will produce highly prized wine
While 2020 may have caused misery on many fronts this year, wine lovers will be pleased to know the grape crop in Niagara is about to produce one of the best years for wine in recent history. “It’s a stellar crop, meaning the quality is through the roof,” said Debbie Zimmerman, President of the Ontario … Read more
Funding available for Grimsby small businesses to build digital marketing tools
The Town of Grimsby has received grant funding from Digital Main Street Ontario to help Grimsby main street small businesses use digital technologies to adapt to a
rapidly changing environment.
Beamsville furniture entrepreneur expands from home to warehouse
Who knew selling returned furniture could be a thriving pandemic-proof business? Beamsville entrepreneur Amanda McFarlane, that’s who. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, McFarlane has been running a discount Wayfair furniture business out of her Beamsville home. “I was doing a lot of online sales and people kept asking me ‘where is your location?…when you open I … Read more
New Mexican restaurant in downtown Grimsby opening by end of November…”maybe”
Around the corner from Grimsby’s downtown strip, restaurant signage for a new Mexican eatery popped up over the weekend.