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.
Music
Paul Vickers updates county on OFA initiatives and resources
Paul Vickers, Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) Grey-Bruce director and executive member, made a presentation April 5 to Bruce County council.
Rotary Music Festival returns to Walkerton on April 17
After a long wait in silence, the music halls will again be alive with the music of the Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival.
Karli June receives three CMAOntario nominations
Last week, it was announced that Listowel’s country singing sweetheart, Karli June, has been nominated for three Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) awards. She has been recognized in three separate categories; Rising Star, Songwriter of the Year (for her song ‘Makes You Pretty’) and A
Amanda Rheaume to perform at Victoria Jubilee Hall on April 22
Amanda Rheaume will be performing at Victoria Jubilee Hall on Saturday, April 22 at 8 p.m.
Gospel show to raise funds for Saugeen Hospice
On April 23 at 1:30 p.m., a group of talented musicians are putting on a gospel show, Spirit in the Sky, at St. Paul’s United Church, Walkerton.
Optimists bring harmony to Sistema Walkerton
The Walkerton and District Optimist Club has donated to Sistema Walkerton, a free after-school music program.
A & R Music celebrates Heritage Week with window display
There’s always something to see in the window at A & R Music – especially at this time of year, when Richard Popiez celebrates Heritage Week (Ontario Heritage Trust) with a display of local music memories.
Allison Lupton Band brings audience to its feet at Victoria Jubilee Hall
Victoria Jubilee Hall claimed another triumph in its series performance by the Allison Lupton Band on Saturday, Feb. 25.
Mudmen return to Victoria Jubilee Hall on March 25
Mudmen, “Canada’s Celtic Rock Warriors,” return to Victoria Jubilee Hall next month as part of their 25th anniversary tour.
Meridian makes donation to local music program
Meridian Credit Union has donated $250 to Sistema Walkerton through its Good Neighbour Program.
Allison Lupton Band to perform at Victoria Jubilee Hall
The Allison Lupton Band takes to the stage at Victoria Jubilee Hall on Saturday, Feb. 25.
Aaron Goodvin looking forward to telling his story in Wingham
Aaron Goodvin likes to take the scenic route in life.
Talented Sacred Heart musicians play during school coffee house event
Sacred Heart High School has a lot of talent when it comes to music classes, and students displayed this during a coffee house event.
The Slocan Ramblers to perform at Victoria Jubilee Hall
The Slocan Ramblers are coming to Victoria Jubilee Hall.
