The region’s unemployment rate has hit its highest point in more than two years.
Business
North Perth Chamber of Commerce hosts Annual General Meeting, April 19
On April 19, the North Perth Chamber of Commerce (NPCC) held its AGM at the Listowel Legion. The doors opened at 5 p.m. which allowed Chamber members to mix and mingle with other business owners until the start of the meeting.
Listowel BIA holding Mother’s Day promo encouraging to shop local
For Mother’s Day this year, the Listowel BIA is holding a “Thank you, Mom! Shop Local Dollars” promotion to encourage those who celebrate the day to shop locally. This is being run in partnership with the North Perth Chamber of Commerce and Listowel Libro.
Howick Mutual Insurance: 150 years and going strong
A public meeting was held on Feb. 11, 1873 at the home of David Bradnock on the Fourth Concession of the Township of Howick. The meeting was called for the purpose of considering the desirability of forming a mutual fire insurance company. Interest was strong in the community.
Walkerton hospital gala receives donation from Walkerton Toyota
The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation recently received a $2,000 sponsorship from Walkerton Toyota for the upcoming gala, “An Evening in Tuscany.” The sold-out April 29 event will be held at the Cargill Community Centre. Pictured, from left: Maureen Schuler, gala committee member; Matt Dohm
Spring clean up
Foodland owner Bruce Armstrong and staff member Ryan took advantage of the nice weather on Saturday, April 15 to clean up the litter on the empty lot next to the grocery store.
Wingham BIA lays out 2023 beautification plans
The Wingham Business Improvement Association (BIA) appeared as a delegation at North Huron’s council meeting on April 17 to update them on their 2023 beautification projects.
Regional unemployment rate jumps to 5.9 per cent
The local unemployment rate has reached its highest levels since April 2021, according to statistics released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week.
‘Premium Bar Sponsor’ for Walkerton hospital gala announced
CS Law of Walkerton is this year’s “Premium Bar Sponsor” for the 2023 “Evening In Tuscany” Gala. The gala will take place on Saturday, April 29 at the Cargill Community Centre. Accepting the donation from Carman Stafford (right) of CS Law are Maureen Shuler, WDHF gala committee member, and WDHF Exec
Eight Bruce County businesses successful in completing Starter Company Plus program
Jeff Loney, manager of economic development, announced that eight Bruce County-area entrepreneurs have each been awarded a $5,000 microgrant to support their small business through the Starter Company Plus program.
Britespan certifies as a living wage employer
Britespan Building Systems Inc. is the latest business to certify as a living wage employer.
‘The training is missing’
Jason Wolf is passionate about his job. The Palmerston resident works in the highly-specialized field of telecommunications, making sure towers are properly constructed and those working on the towers stay safe.
Bruce County team comes home from conference in Cannes with business leads
“Excellent.” That is how Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody described the MIPIM conference in Cannes, France, March 14-17.
Regional unemployment rate increases slightly in February
The local unemployment rate increased slightly last month, according to statistics released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week.
New in-person therapy clinic coming to North Perth
As North Perth’s population continues on an upward trajectory, there remains one local service that is lacking. One of particular importance as people navigate their way back to normalcy in the wake of the pandemic.
