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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Ontario announces new funding for Perth County long-term care homes
The Ontario government will provide up to $270 million this year to long-term care homes across the province to increase staffing levels, leading to more direct care for residents. This includes $3,255,821 for long-term care homes in Perth-Wellington.
Field updates council on Perth County SWIFT rural broadband internet projects
According to an update presented to Perth County council on Oct. 7 by SWIFT Executive Director Barry Field, five rural broadband projects are underway in the county and will be completed by the end of 2022.
Province investing $100M to help tourism industry rebound from pandemic
The Ontario government is investing $100 million through the new Tourism Recovery Program to help stabilize the province’s tourism industry as it recovers from the impacts of COVID-19.
Perth County agrees to collaboration with Huron Perth Ag Science Centre
On Oct. 7, Jillian Lewis, chair of the board for the Huron Perth Ag Science Centre made a presentation to Perth County council to ask for support.
Majority of North Perth council in no rush to return to in-person meetings
A report on corporate policy regarding the return to in-person meetings was presented to council on Oct. 4. The municipality has an obligation under provincial legislation to take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of its workforce and members of the public fro
Listowel comes to aid of drought-stricken Prairie town during the Great Depression
This year, Western Canada experienced drought due to low rainfall and high temperatures. Although global warming and climate change are very real problems, now being tackled by scientists, politicians and concerned citizens the world over, drought is not new to the Prairies.
Kinsmen organizing food drive in support of Salvation Army food bank
A pair of successful food drives in 2020 have the Kinsmen Club of Listowel officially establishing the event as an annual one, in the hopes of once again filling the shelves and financial coffers of the local Salvation Army food bank.
Stop 23 Auto Sales donates $20,000 to local hospitals
Stop 23 Auto Sales Ltd. continued its ongoing donation commitment to Listowel Memorial Hospital (LMH) and Palmerston and District Hospital (PDH) with a $20,000 contribution on Oct. 5, part of a $200,000 total sum to be allocated long term. LMH will be utilizing the latest donation towards updated ma
Atwood Witches Walk returns for 2021
Most locals would argue that it’s just not Halloween without getting the pants scared off you while walking through the McCourt family’s bush in Atwood.
North Perth pushes for housing density in long-awaited Lunor subdivision
The Lunor subdivision, a proposed development planned for the east side of Tremaine Avenue in Listowel which has been on the books for over 15 years, was grudgingly given another extension of draft plan approval on Oct. 7 by Perth County council.
North Perth budget visioning underway for 2022
The first meeting of the 2022 budget process was held on Oct. 6, a visioning meeting to discuss ideas brought forward through a public survey, which was available throughout September.
North Perth to require proof of COVID vaccination for everyone 12 and older at rec facilities
In response to the letter of instruction issued by Huron Perth Public Health, effective at 12:01 a.m. Oct. 31, 2021, every person age 12 years and older wishing to access any of the municipally operated recreation facilities in North Perth will need to show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID
Pettapiece announces $3.9M for Perth-Wellington hospitals
Hospitals in Perth-Wellington are set to receive over $3.9 million in funding, Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece announced last week.
Fresh, new chapter beginning for Stratford-Perth Pride
Pride in Perth County has a new name and look.
