In November, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased slightly by 0.1 percentage points to 3.7 per cent. The provincial unemployment rate decreased by 0.5 percentage points to 5.7 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
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Local business makes donations to Bruce County Paramedic Services, Walkerton Fire Dept.
Two local emergency services got a helping hand in the form of donations from Marvin Freiburger and Sons Inc.
More than just golf, curling at Wingham Golf and Curling Club
Just a few minutes’ drive outside of town on Jamestown Road, sitting back a decent piece from the road, is the Wingham Golf and Curling Club (WGCC).
Wingham business wins award for barrier-free design
The winners of the 2023 Barrier Free Design in the Private and Public Sector, as well as the winner of the 2023 Accessibility Champion Award, were announced on Nov. 20 by the Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee (HCAAC).
Schuett Furniture and Appliances revitalize storefront to match business goals
In 1906, the Schuett family started Schuett Furniture and Appliances to service Mildmay and the surrounding communities.
Wingham restaurant ‘paying it forward’ to the community
From time to time, social media can provide positivity. The latest initiative from Castings Public House in Wingham is a perfect example of that.
Regional Trades Fair attracts hundreds of students, community members
The Regional Trades Fair hosted by the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board attracted the attention of hundreds of students, plus members of the community.
Express Tiny Homes – providing the opportunity to create financial freedom and living flexibility
With affordable housing becoming an all-encompassing topic the last few years, it’s no secret that finding suitable and inexpensive living options has become extremely difficult in today’s economy.
Circle K named Business of the Year
Three Circle K locations owned by best friends Gurpreet Singh and Harpreet Singh captured the top award at the 2023 Spirit of Success Awards Gala, an annual business awards event hosted by the Huron Chamber of Commerce – Goderich, Central and North Huron last night.
Regional unemployment rate drops to 3.6 per cent
While the provincial unemployment rate increased last month, the local rate dropped to below four per cent.
Ellis Home Hardware Building Centre celebrates National Tree Day
Ellis Home Hardware Building Centre celebrated National Tree Day in September by planting 20 trees at Greenwood Park in Milverton. The trees were planted as part of a multi-year tree planting and park revitalization project spearheaded by the Township of Perth East and the Milverton Lions Club. In a
Chamber of Commerce recognizes six recipients in latest edition of Business Excellence Awards
It’s evident that the public has indeed seen excellence over the last year in terms of the local business community, with six worthy recipients honoured last week at the 2023 North Perth Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Gala.
Beautiful Ambitions & Co. opens in downtown Walkerton
Beautiful Ambitions & Co., located at 325 Durham St. in downtown Walkerton, is the kind of business you don’t visit just once. You keep coming back whenever you are looking for something unique and special, at a reasonable price, or simply to see what’s new. And there’s always something new.
Job fair provides one stop shopping opportunity for prospective local employers, job seekers
In a matter of a few minutes, the Brockton booth at the job fair was visited by a prospective early childhood educator, a retiree looking for occasional seasonal employment, and a couple of people checking out general employment possibilities with the municipality.
G/A Repair & Machinery Sales: Your local SnowDog sales and service provider
Walking in the front door of G/A Repair & Machinery Sales, it doesn’t take long to realize why the Wellesley retailer is a thriving enterprise.