Stories

For Josslin Insurance, supporting the community isn’t about recognition – it’s about responsibility. For Partner Scott Wagler, who joined the family-owned business in 1990 and has led its operations for over a decade, that commitment to community is deeply rooted in...

We’ve all heard horrifying stories about the financialization of rental housing from the news and even from our friends and neighbours who have experienced it first-hand. It’s a huge problem. It’s easy to blame the landlords and large development companies. They are...

"Why is nothing happening? Has the project stalled?" We are hearing that a lot these days. I like to think of the reality of the situation as “the illusion of a happy duck”. While everything at the Mill Block looks peaceful, quiet and barely moving (like a duck...

Zehr Insurance has been a pillar of the local community since its establishment by Horace Zehr in 1954. With offices spanning across four counties, Zehr Insurance has not only grown in size but also in its commitment to the communities it serves. Recently...

What does it mean to be resilient, as an individual, a community or as an organization? The American Psychological Association defines resilience as “the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress—such...

When LYNC purchased the B & W Feed Mill, it was a clear step toward fulfilling their mission to revitalize people and communities. The vision was to revitalize an old structure and icon in the community by giving it a new use that would itself revitalize the...

You may have read the news that LYNC recently received approval from Wilmot Township Council for our parking plan at the Mill Block Community. You can read the full details here:...

Lyle and Karen Cressman opened the historic Puddicombe House Restaurant, Spa and Inn in 2006. But, that isn’t where their story begins. Lyle and Karen have lived and worked in the community of New Hamburg all their lives. They were born and raised here. This is their...

We have all heard “it takes a village to raise a child”. But in our fast-paced world of never-ending activities and constant search for fulfillment, how many of us can honestly say we are experiencing the fulfilling and comforting support of an interconnected...

Jeff Van Gyssel is the owner of Just Working Construction, a faith-driven company. He hires newcomers to Canada to help them feel loved and hopeful while they struggle to adapt to their new home. He has partnered with many not-for-profits and charities providing...