Hastings County Blog
Happy Multiculturalism Day
In 1971, the government of Canada adopted a multiculturalism policy, and later on in November 2002, a Canadian Multiculturalism Day was identified on June 27 of each year.
For as far as I can...
Luisa Sorrentino
27.06.2016
Exploring Hastings County - Day 1
On Saturday, June 4th, I embarked in a “Hastings County discovery trip”. I planned my route ahead of time, took Highway 62 and enjoyed a serene and scenic one and half hour drive to my first stop,...
Luisa Sorrentino
15.06.2016
Ways to achieve a work-life balance
If you’re reading this article then I take it you’ve stepped away from your busy day to take a moment to relax and let’s face it, catch your breath. I would also make the assumption that you’ve...
Kasey Rogerson
08.06.2016
Outdoor Safety: Hazardous Plants Information
Across Ontario there are many different hazardous plants that can leave you with an unpleasant outdoor experience. The best way to avoid such an experience, is to know what plants to watch for and...
Kasey Rogerson
11.05.2016
Happy Economic Development Week!
The International Economic Develpoment Council, or IEDC, has designated 2016 as the Year of the Economic Developer and the week of May 8th as Economic Development Week. As noted by IEDC, economic...
Andrew Redden
09.05.2016
Traditional advertising vs. digital
I remember a few years ago I had the pleasure of attending a meeting where a group committed to bringing the Olympics to Toronto met with Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs). There was an...
Andrew Redden
02.05.2016
#HastingsBizChat: Facebook vs. Twitter
Online marketing is becoming ever more popular than traditional means for business, as technology continues to change the ways in which we can drive sales, attract new customers and engage with our...
Kasey Rogerson
02.05.2016
We’ve Imagined Tourism, Now We’re Planning for Success
Staff in the Planning & Development Department have been busy working towards an update of the County’s Tourism Master Plan. While we have enjoyed much success since its adoption, it is time to...
Kasey Rogerson
21.04.2016
Lower costs in Hastings County
"Average detached Toronto home nears $1.2 million" says this recent Globe and Mail story. To compare, according to this report the average February, 2016 price for homes sold in the northern area of...
Andrew Redden
06.04.2016
Young people flourishing in new start-ups
Jim Eadie authored an excellent story for Bancroft This Week recently that looks at some young entrepreneurs in our area. Take a look!
Andrew Redden
29.03.2016
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