Local Heroes

Local Hero: Heidi from Mrs. Mitchell’s

For the month of July, The Ostic Group would like to showcase a truly extraordinary Local Hero, Heidi from Mrs. Mitchell's Restaurant. (more…)

Local Hero – Jessica Steinhäuser

Although the Ostic Group’s March Local Hero did not grow up in the area, she has made Guelph into her home—and enriched the community as a result. A potter by trade, Jessica Steinhäuser is a ceramic artist who came to...

Local Hero: Ruth Donkersgoed

Hailing from the village of Elora, Ontario and heading up the team at Edge Mutual in Drayton, Ruth Donkersgoed is the Ostic Group’s Local Hero for the month of February.  We sat down with her this week to learn more...

Local Hero – Graham Wilkin

Graham Wilkin, owner of Ron Wilkin Jewellers, takes great pride in his business and his community, making him nothing short of a local hero. His passion is demonstrated through his dedication for the family business and his desire to be...

Local Hero – Jamie Ostic

Born and raised in Fergus, Jamie Ostic is definitely an example of a “local” hero. This orientation is reflected in his appreciation for community. For Jamie, community is about helping people. That’s just the way he was brought up. Thanks...

Local Hero – Rob Murray

If you can build leadership around you, you can make your community a better place to live. That’s a sentiment Rob Murray has taken to heart. Rob is the co-founder of Intrigue Media, a Guelph-based marketing company. He and Paul...

Local Hero – AJ Broderick

Broderick’s Apparel for Men and Fashion for Women is Fergus’ go-to store for quality apparel. AJ Broderick and his wife, Karalee, acquired the store from AJ’s parents in 2003, but this is only the most recent chapter in a story...

Local Hero – Mike Henley

Born and raised in Peace River, Alberta, Mike Henley graduated from the University of Alberta with a B.Sc. and MBA. His first career was as a Commercial Lender with Scotiabank before moving into a business role at Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Novartis...

Local Hero – Rob and Kristi Mercier

Rob and Kristi Mercier believe that the true local heroes are the youth they see getting involved in their community to make a positive change. These children see something that they wanted improved and don’t just expect it to happen...

Ride for Dialysis

Each year, our very own Jamie Ostic participates in the Lion's Club Ride-For-Dialysis, which raises money for Lions Camp Dorset. The Kidney Dialysis Camp, also known as Lions Camp Dorset is a camp that has been funded, built and maintained...