In March, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 0.4 percentage points to 4.1 per cent. Meanwhile, the provincial unemployment rate increased by 0.5 percentage points to 6.6 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
Walkerton Herald-Times
County to hold 13 household hazardous waste days
Spring means clean-up time, and residents of Bruce County are encouraged to remove hazardous waste materials from their homes, garages, and basements and dispose of them in an environmentally safe manner.
Council supports resolutions: amendment to blue box regulation, and support for natural gas
Council supported a resolution from the Township of Perry, brought forward to the March 26 meeting at the request of Coun. Tim Elphick, from the March 5 meeting.
Council chooses purchase over lease for new rec truck
One item that drew a lot of attention during 2024 budget deliberations was the proposed purchase of a replacement for the recreation department’s 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Repairs to begin on Durham Street bridge in early May
A report will be presented at the meeting of Bruce County council on April 4 that calls for deferring one project and transferring funds set aside for it, plus additional funds from the bridge reserve, to pay for the Durham Street bridge’s immediate repairs.
Seed libraries return to Bruce County Library
Following a wildly successful first year, Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is excited about the return of its seed library program.
Dinner on Durham event marking return
The Kinette Club of Walkerton is bringing back its popular Dinner on Durham event this summer.
In Photos: Hippity-hopping to the finish line in Mildmay
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Celebrate the solar eclipse at the library
As the solar eclipse approaches, Bruce County Public Library is pleased to announce that it will be distributing solar glasses adhering to the ISO 12312-2 standards outlined by the Ministry of Health in Ontario.
You asked about hospice
People have been asking questions about Saugeen Hospice, and it’s time for some answers. This is the first of a series of articles to provide the information you’ve been looking for.
Peabody: Good news about the Durham Street bridge – contractor to begin repairs
Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody (Brockton) said he has a busy week ahead, with three county-related meetings.
Robbery investigation in Chesley results in temporary lockdown at local school
An elementary school in Chesley was placed in “hold and secure” while officers responded to a reported robbery on March 27, at 11:36 a.m. Police say the reported robbery took place in a wooded area in Chesley.
Bruce County ‘encouraged’ by provincial budget
Bruce County is encouraged by the provincial budget tabled last week by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy.
Court of Appeal’s ATV decision has disturbing implications
A recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal has disturbing implications for owners of such vehicles as ATVs.
Two local musicians set to launch new CD as fundraiser for ‘Homes for Heroes’ foundation
Pat McNinch and Tom Traversy have been using their musical talents and military connections to benefit people who have put their lives on the line for this country, and who desperately need a helping hand.
