In July, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.3 percentage points to 4.3 per cent, now tied for the third lowest in Ontario with the Kingston-Pembroke region.
Humboldt Broncos speaker Kaleb Dahlgren to bring inspirational message of resilience
From a young age, Kaleb Dahlgren had no choice but to be resilient.
PJHL Pollock Division expanding to eight teams
Junior ‘C’ hockey is being revived in Centre Wellington under a new name and logo.
West Grey Public Library goes fine free
The West Grey Public Library wants everyone to be able to enjoy the benefits of library membership.
Paramedics receive Chantry Island emergency training
Last month, the Bruce County Paramedic Services training team worked with the Saugeen Shores Fire Department and the Marine Heritage Society of Southampton to develop a training video for all paramedics and firefighters on how to respond to incidents and emergencies on Chantry Island.
A great failure…
I once had this running coach who would always tell me, “That was a great training run.”
Brussels Transport pledges $250,000 for BMG Community Centre project
The Jutzi Family of Brussels Transport Ltd. has committed a generous $250,000 donation to the Inspiring Our Future campaign to benefit the redevelopment of the BMG Community Centre.
Blyth Festival Theatre cancels ‘The Waltz’
Blyth Festival Theatre Artistic Director, Gil Garratt announced via press release on Aug. 2 the cancelling of the entire run of their third show of the 2022 season, The Waltz by Marie Beath Badian.
OFA VIEWPOINT: Exploring impacts of vet shortage in rural and remote communities across Ontario
Rural and remote communities in Ontario are experiencing a shortage of veterinary access. What does this look like? It looks like waiting four hours or more for a veterinarian to come out to your farm – if they can come at all. It looks like being forced to euthanize livestock to uphold animal welfa
South Bruce Dairy Club meets at Teeswater Fairgrounds
The fourth meeting of the South Bruce Dairy Club, joined by the Arran Tara Dairy Club, was held at the Teeswater Fairgrounds on July 23.
Community Foundation Grey Bruce seeks committee, board members
The Community Foundation Grey Bruce (CFGB) is seeking passionate members of the communities it serves to become involved in its committees and board of directors. The board of directors of CFGB aims to represent the entire region of Grey-Bruce, encompassing local municipalities and First Nations.
Paisley: Trucks urged to avoid in-town detour and use alternate route
The Teeswater River Bridge replacement project, located on Bruce Road 3 in Paisley, began in May and continues to progress. Motorists can continue to drive to and through Paisley while bridge construction is underway. Paisley businesses are open.
Lambertus Insurance, McDonagh Insurance enter partnership in Walkerton
Jack Lambertus Insurance Brokerage recently announced a new partnership with McDonagh Insurance Brokers Ltd.
