In September, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region (ER) decreased by 0.3 percentage points from 3.9 per cent to 3.6 per cent, which went back to the same lowest rate as in July 2021.
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Authentic, quality cuisine served up at Spice India
Those who have never sampled Indian cuisine are greatly missing out. There’s nothing quite like its unique blend of ingredients and spices that come together to create a delicious meal, with no two dishes tasting exactly alike. A truly exotic experience for the senses, every single time.
Local real estate brokerage to rebrand
A local Coldwell Banker brokerage has joined forces and will operate under one banner moving forward.
Two local businesses close for first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Today marks the first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, as implemented through the royal assent of Bill C-5 on June 3.
Riverview Park holds grand opening in Listowel
The new Riverview Park Residence on Listowel’s Havelock Avenue has garnered plenty of community attention since its design plan was first launched, and on Sept. 25 the general public was able to get a firsthand look at the sprawling new seniors’ retirement living home.
Watson’s purchases Kurtzville’s Lincoln Smith Lumber
Lincoln Smith and Sons Lumber Ltd. has been a family-owned business since 1974. And with its impending sale as long-time owners Daryl and Wayne Smith look to their retirement days, it’s perhaps only appropriate that another prominent, locally-owned family business take up its mantle.
Brockton council to discuss future direction for Walkerton BIA
Mayor Chris Peabody highlighted a number of items on the Sept. 28 council agenda.
Weberlane Manufacturing to receive provincial funding for expansion project
A local manufacturing company is one of four businesses in Perth-Wellington receiving funding from the province to assist with its expansion project.
Listowel Hypnosis open for business
Hypnosis can be used for a variety of behaviour changes, including weight loss, quitting smoking, stress management, sleep improvements, breaking bad habits, and fear management.
Huron County small businesses get $90,000 boost
Huron County Economic Development obtained a substantial grant from Digital Main Street’s Ontario Grants Program (OGP) to provide specialists called the Digital Service Squad (DSS) to help local small businesses adopt online technology.
Britespan expanding their footprint by 30 per cent
Britespan has recently acquired a neighboring property to its current Wingham operating facilities. According to a release, Britespan’s continued growth and business outlook drove the company to purchase the land that will increase their current footprint by 30 per cent.
Wingham business extending a helping hand
As a child, the Sherpenzeel family faced a variety of health issues.
Bruce County council to recognize Summer Company participants
Bruce County council will be giving letters of recognition to four young entrepreneurs who were part of Summer Company 2021.
Session Cannabis now open in downtown Walkerton
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