In January, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region jumped to 5.8 per cent, also the biggest increase (+2 percentage points) across Ontario.
Love, Loss and What I Wore coming to Hanover Civic Theatre
Love, Loss and What I Wore, written by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, follows a collection of stories by Ilene Beckerman, about the nostalgic power of women’s clothing.
January unemployment rate for Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increases to 5.8%
In January, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region jumped to 5.8 per cent, also the biggest increase (2 percentage points) across Ontario, after sitting at one of the lowest in the province for months.
Brussels resident charged with sexual interference of youth; 145 snowmobile-related deaths in past decade, says OPP report
An individual was charged with multiple criminal offences following a traffic complaint involving a snowmobile on Feb. 2.
U18 Midget Rep win Parry Sound Bobby Orr tourney
On the weekend of Dec. 13-15 the South Bruce Blades U18 (Midget) rep team traveled to Parry Sound to play in the annual Bobby Orr “Hall of Fame” Tier 3 tournament.
Meridian donates groceries and cash donation to Walkerton Food Bank
Thanks to the generosity of members, staff and Meridian Commitment to Communities, Meridian was…
County of Bruce named one of top employers in region
Bruce County has recently been recognized as one of Southwestern Ontario’s top employers in the 2025 regional ‘Canada’s Top 100 Employers’ competition.
Police warn of increase in romance scams; $1.3 million in stolen property recovered in Chatsworth
Valentine’s Day is Feb. 14, and the Grey Bruce OPP are seeing an increase in the number of calls for service regarding the romance scams.
Formosa Swans add two new members
The Formosa Swans have added two new members to their club during their monthly meeting on Feb. 3.
Barons continue to lead division
The Hanover Barons continue to lead the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey (PJHL) League with 33 wins, three losses, two over-time losses and one shoot-out loss totalling 69 points.
OPP hosting Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics
The Grey Bruce OPP are hosting a Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario’ on Feb. 23.
Huron to host youth-focused job fair
The County of Huron invites students and youth to job fair for a variety of paid positions available at the County of Huron this summer season.
Vice-chair says caucus backs province, federal government in fight against tariffs
The vice-chair of the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus recently issued a statement on the threat of US tariffs on Canadian goods.
NP Fire Department expands safety training for bin, silo emergencies
The North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) announced in a Feb. 6 media release, the endorsement of mitigation strategies intended to reduce grain bin and silo emergencies in our community.
Listowel Lightning travel to York University
The Lightning Girls Hockey Team travelled to York University to take part in their annual All Canadian Classic Tournament in Vaughan last week over Feb 5 - 6.
