Last week, the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) received a very generous donation of $10,000 towards its ongoing mammography campaign from Leslie Motors. This is one of a series of donations by Leslie Motors this year, with the business donating a total of $90,000 to local fire depa
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Regional unemployment rate increases slightly in December
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.
Leslie Motors donates $10,000 to Wingham hospital
Leslie Motors recently presented a donation of $10,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation.
Historic Teeswater Mill has been converted into a vacation destination
What was once known as Little’s Mill, and used as a grist mill has now become Bruce County’s newest vacation destination.
Application period open for Canada Summer Jobs
The employer application process for funding under the Canada Summer Jobs 2022 program is now open, says Perth-Wellington MP John Nater.
Joe Kerr Limited donates $15,000 to hospital to honour employees, families
Joe Kerr Limited is making a donation of $15,000 to go towards a full complement of new scopes for the operating room at the Wingham & District Hospital.
Royal Homes extends support to Reception House Waterloo
Royal Homes is pleased to announce that it will be supporting Reception House Waterloo Region in their efforts to welcome refugees arriving in our community.
Bluewater Radio celebrates 20 years serving the community
On Dec. 31, Bluewater Radio celebrates 20 years on the air.
Larsen & Shaw employees get delicious Christmas gift
It was a Christmas gift a year in the making. Mary Jane Bushell, president and CEO of Larsen and Shaw Ltd., Walkerton, explained, “For several years my husband and I have supported local farms through their CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) programs.
barBURRITO opens doors in west end Listowel plaza
barBURRITO has officially arrived in Listowel.
Weiler’s Cleaning and Restoration celebrates 35th anniversary
Weiler’s Cleaning and Restoration Ltd. recently celebrated its 35th anniversary. Here, Mayor Chris Peabody, far right, offers his congratulations on this milestone.
Local unemployment rate falls to 2.8 per cent
WALKERTON – In November, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…
Walkerton Tim Hortons team member wins regional Tim Cup Challenge
Danielle Zomer has been employed at the Walkerton Tim Hortons restaurant on and off since 2011.
Local businessman part of group interested in buying Saugeen Municipal Airport
A group of people has expressed interest in buying Saugeen Municipal Airport (SMA), for the purpose of operating it as an airport on a financially-viable basis.
Council agrees to change zoning at Mildmay Freshmart plaza
South Bruce council decided to amend their zoning bylaw to make a vacant unit in Mildmay more attractive to interested tenants.
