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Name change reflects widening MennoHomes’ priorities
Elmira-based MennoHomes is now known as Beyond Housing. “Our values haven’t changed, just the name of the organization,” said executive director Dan Driedger. “It was…
Telling the story of local food
As a chef and owner of the Fat Sparrow Restaurant Group, Nick Benninger has always been an advocate for farm to table, as well as…
Putting the spotlight on organic farming
The oldest organic conference in the country returns next week to the University of Guelph. The event brings together the best minds, thinkers, doers and…
Pharmacies gain expanded role in health services for Ontarians
Ontario’s pharmacists now have an expanded role in providing healthcare services. As of this month, new Ministry of Health rules allow them to prescribe medication…
Demand hits new highs even as charities struggle with drop in giving
Inflationary pressures and other economic woes have seen charitable giving decrease across the country, an issue for local groups such as the United Way Waterloo…
Tourism industry bracing for a long recovery from pandemic
A new report from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released last week claims that the province’s tourism industry will not fully recover from the…
Looking to avoid regrets, he launched a business despite the pandemic
In the nearly two years since he started Elmira Door & Trim, Mike Woroch has picked up more than a few insights about running his…
Early introduction of students to skilled trades is key
A new report from Statistics Canada from the 2021 census shows that the percentage of working-age Canadians – those 25 to 64 – who hold…
Issue with going real with a Christmas tree
If you’ve noticed fewer stores are selling Christmas trees, it’s because North America is now in its fourth year of shortages, according to the Canadian…
Forgotten, but not gone … at least for now
Alexandra Porter opens an old photo album and her eyes take in all the old rectangles across the pages. She says she likes to see…
