Hershey Kisses Smith Falls Goodbye

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It is reported that 100,000 manufactures have moved their production factories to Mexico and now, Hershey Canada will do the same.

Hershey has been a mainstain of Smith Falls for many decades and has been the lifeblood of this small town. Not only does Hershy have a chocolate factory here, it's candy store and plant museum attracts over 500,000 visitors in any one year.

As hundreds of protestors rallied outside the factory this past Saturday, the mayor received a phone message from the company saying they will not change their minds. Even still, the protestors say they will take their cause straight to Pennsylvania to have the company reconsider their decision.

Many rural towns have been affected by the closing of major manufacturers in their neighbourhoods and some think the Canadian wages are scaring them away. For less money they can do the same in countries who pay lower worker wages.

The article states: "In the past year, Domtar closed a paper mill in Cornwall, throwing more than 1,000 out of work.

Nestle closed a factor in Chesterville, costing 300 and 200 people in Arnprior will lose their jobs when Pfizer closes a plant.

The auto industry in southwestern Ontario and the forest industry in the northern part of the province are also experiencing tough times."

I love the factory of the five pound chocolate bar. It will be sad to see it go.