In December, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by a 0.2 percentage point to three per cent. At the same time, the provincial unemployment rate decreased by 0.6 percentage points to 5.8 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
‘The finest winter game yet developed’
In January 1894, a local newspaper alerted readers to the rules for, risks of, and equipment needed for a new game called ice hockey, “which is destined to be the great winter sport in every province.” Just a few years later, famous players like Listowel’s own Fred “Cyclone” Taylor (pictured in acco
Majority of Canadians believe they’ll contract COVID, regardless of precautions
A new poll shows a majority of Canadians believe they will be infected by the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Huron Perth home sales set new all-time annual record in 2021
The number of homes sold through the MLS System of the Huron Perth Association of REALTORS totaled 101 units in December 2021. This was down by 4.7 per cent (five sales) from December 2020.
HOPE REFLECTED | More salt, please!
A multi-functional mineral, salt comes in different forms and is used for many different purposes. From preserving and flavouring food to home health remedies, salt has been used for thousands of years.
Edge Mutual makes $25,000 donation to Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation
Once again, Edge Mutual Insurance has demonstrated their incredible support for local health care, with a generous $25,000 donation to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation (PDHF). PDHF will use this gift to purchase four medication carts that are required by physicians and nursing staff t
Happy ‘Baby’ New Year
In many places around the world, the new year was ushered in by a baby representing “rebirth.”
Calculating the incalcuable – Part II
In our house we eat a lot of bananas. They are cheap, nutritious, and easy to handle for young children. With the glaring exception of the potato chip aisle, we do our best to shop the outside of the grocery store.
Goodbye 2021 – happy to see you go!
Finally, 2021 is history. The expectations for 2022 are great with the pandemic fading into the past. Time to deal with the future.
North Huron implementing COVID-19 measures effective immediately
As part of the Province of Ontario’s response to the Omicron variant and recent trends that show an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, the province is returning to the modified version of Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen effective, Jan. 5, for at least 21 days (until Jan. 26), subject to trends
Blyth woman to lead provincial accessibility committee
Six years ago, Julie Sawchuk lost the use of her legs when she was hit by a car while riding her bike near Goderich.
Leslie Motors donates $10,000 to Wingham hospital
Leslie Motors recently presented a donation of $10,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation.
Care packages distributed to post-secondary students in South Bruce
Nearly 70 South Bruce youth received a Welcome Home Student Care Packages last month from the municipality.
