WALKERTON – In January, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.4 percentage points to 4.8 per cent. The provincial unemployment rate increased by 0.2 percentage point to 5.8 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
Weight and load restrictions in place on several county roads
Effective Feb. 26, Bruce County Transportation and Environment Services has implemented weight and load restrictions of five tonnes per axle on several county roads until further notice.
Walkerton Seniors’ Cards
Euchre results for Wednesday, Feb. 21 at the Walkerton Library for the seniors were first place Marilyn Spitzig, Doug Fleet in second, and Helen Fischer in third. Wayne Dickison was low. Draw winners were Jim Bolton, Judy Peeling, and Deb Wilhelm.
Campaign Chair leads the way in CT scanner campaign
Foxton Fuels has donated $100,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together capital campaign for a CT scanner. Mark Foxton is currently serving as the Caring Together campaign chair and his wife, Lisa Hearnden, is a long-time director on the board of the Wingham & District Hosp
Brussels church contributes $10K to Listowel It Takes A Village location
On Feb. 16, St. John’s Anglican Church in Brussels donated $10,000 to It Takes A Village (ITAV) in Listowel.
SBGHC’s Durham hospital emergency room to close overnight starting March 10
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) announced last week that the emergency department at the Durham hospital will be closed overnight starting Sunday, March 10 for an extended period, due to nursing shortages.
Arran-Elderslie CAO Sylvia Kirkwood retiring after 30 years of municipal service
The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie has announced that after 30 years of municipal service and three years with Arran-Elderslie, Sylvia Kirkwood will be retiring from her role as chief administrative officer, effective July 31.
Wingham resident wins $1 million on LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball Draw
Pearson Smith of Wingham can “find his possible” after winning a LOTTO 6/49 prize worth $1 million in the Gold Ball Draw on Oct. 11, 2023.
Have a blessed Lent
As I write this, it is Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, and I just walked to work because I am giving up unnecessary use of my car for Lent.
Pieces of the Past: A history of Prohibition in Perth County
The Temperance Act, also known as the Scott Act, was introduced in Canada in 1878. The Act gave local governments the power to ban the sale of alcohol. By 1917, the sale of alcohol had been prohibited by provincial governments across the country, with the exception of Quebec.
Bluewater District School Board seeks public feedback on 2024-25 budget
Bluewater District School Board is seeking public feedback as part of the annual budget planning process.
Live History brings local heritage to life at Bruce County museum this Family Day
This Family Day (Monday, Feb. 19), visitors to the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre will see history come to life through interactive live theatre shows by the award-winning theatre company, Live History.
Crime Prevention Action Table holds human trafficking education events
BRUCE COUNTY – Feb. 22 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Human trafficking is a…
100 years ago on Valentine’s Day…
Valentine’s Day is for cards, chocolate, flowers, love and parties. One hundred years ago, different organizations from across Perth County celebrated the day with teas and socials. Area newspapers – the Stratford Beacon Herald, the Mitchell Advocate, and the Listowel Banner – all had write-ups abou
Coldest Night of the Year goes next weekend
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) reminds everyone in North Perth there’s still time to register for Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY), a family-friendly walk in Listowel on Feb. 24 in support of local individuals experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness.
