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Waterloo Region is a hotbed of economic activity. The Observer Business Ventures shines a light on new local enterprise, development, government initiatives/policies and agriculture. Award-winning columnists, Owen Roberts, is the featured columnist writing about the most recent developments in agricultural reporting.
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New Elmira venture is a healthy food store, says owner
It was in the middle of the pandemic, July 15 to be exact, when Donita Menary chose to…
Wellbeing survey show region’s youth lag averages
It was four months ago when the Children and Youth Planning Table (CYPT) launched the Youth Impact Survey…
Gravel pit cleared for Winterbourne valley
The Winterbourne valley will be mined for gravel, the township having dropped further legal action and agreeing to…
GRCA, local supporters push back at plans to weaken conservation organizations
Provincial government plans to change how it regulates conservation authorities could make it harder for those organizations to…
Family Medicine Resident Weekend goes virtual
It all started 22 years ago in a very informal event format after a taskforce of members in…
Moving at the speed of the internet
Already playing a role in our lives beyond simply entertainment, internet links are now a vital part of…
Get a passport to culinary experiences
Restaurants having been among those businesses hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic, there have been a number of…
Halloween brings some good news
Trying to get ahead of the pandemic was just one of the things that inspired the St. Jacobs…
Rollin’ on down the road to larger digs
Anyone who stores their winter tires in the garage, especially if they’ve got more than one vehicle, knows…
Quilt auction to be wrapped in anti-COVID measures
It was 47 years ago when a group of people in the Mennonite community decided they would create…