The unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.9 percentage points in August, to 3.7% - the largest percentage increase of all regions in Ontario although the region’s unemployment rate remains the lowest in Ontario.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Free guided tours of museum offered to newcomers for Welcoming Week
In celebration of Welcoming Week (Sept. 13 to 22), the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is inviting newcomers to participate in two free guided tours that explore the rich history and diverse cultural heritage of Bruce County.
Hanover announces HIPP Entrepreneur Business Pitch Competition
The Town of Hanover, in partnership with sponsor, are set to launch a new entrepreneur business plan competition.
Mpox numbers still low, says Dr. Ian Arra
Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce medical officer of health (MOH), provided an update on mpox to the board of health during the Aug. 23 meeting.
South Bruce hosting networking event
The sixth our annual South Bruce Business Networking Evening will be held on Oct. 23, at the Formosa Community Centre.
South Bruce council receives report on changes to fire department staff
Council here received a report on fire department updates with changes in staff at the Teeswater Fire Station, and the Municipality of South Bruce, as well as approved funding through the Fire Protection Grant.
Play Music on the Porch Day held Aug. 31
Walkerton’s Market Garden Park was the focal point for Play Music on the Porch Day, on Aug. 31.
Something to add to your hiking safety checklist: What3Words app
Bruce County is a hiker’s paradise, with many trails for all experience levels throughout the county.
Holmdale Farm Rodeo returns next year
Bruce County’s first-ever professional rodeo on the August Civic Holiday weekend – in conjunction with Cargill Homecoming - was a long time in the planning.
Elmwood celebrates 170th in style at Homecoming 2024
The Elmwood parade was a stylish affair for the town's 170th celebrations.
Walkerton cards results – September 5
Euchre players were very competitive on Wednesday, Aug. 28
Province invests in emergency care in Huron-Bruce region
The Ontario government is investing a total of $14,466,222 between both Huron and Bruce counties through the province’s annual Land Ambulance Service Grant (LASG), to connect people to emergency care faster and increase the availability of ambulances.
Hanover Police arrest suspect in stabbing; charges laid in sexual assault in Paisley
On Aug. 27, shortly after 9 p.m. officers responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 500 Block of 10th Avenue, Hanover.
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Neustadt celebrates 155 years
Just like St. Peter was told that he would be the rock for the early church, so St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Neustadt has stood “like a rock” for 155 years in the village.
Victoria Jubilee Hall asks council for help funding new stage curtains
Bob McCulloch, secretary of the Victoria Jubilee Hall committee, headed a delegation at the Aug. 27 meeting of Brockton council asking for assistance in purchasing new stage curtains.
