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.
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Wingham U11 Yellow turn gold at the South Huron DQ Cup
The Wingham U11 Yellow team had another successful weekend, winning gold at the South Huron DQ Cup.
Canadiens win 2023-24 Orig6 Sunday Ice League
On Saturday, March 23 at the NHWCC, the Orig6 Sunday Ice League – based in Wingham and Belmore – completed its 2023-24 season with a year-end tournament.
BCFA and GCFA hold 16th annual Politicians Meeting – largest crowd since pandemic
The 16th annual Politicians Meeting, organized and sponsored by the Grey County and Bruce County Federations of Agriculture on March 23, drew over 65 municipal, provincial and federal leaders, as well as representatives from various agricultural organizations.
Masters Physio and Wellness offers variety of services in Teeswater
United Way Perth-Huron recently gathered at the Best Western Plus, Arden Park Hotel to celebrate the spirit of the Perth-Huron community. After a record-setting campaign that raised $2,345,792, it was time to recognize the donors, volunteers and organizations who enable the organization’s work acros
I am feeling good
I am feeling good. Especially good for an almost 85-year-old senior guy (me) with a number of maladies.
In Photos: Easter Bunny sighted in Wingham
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Canadian actor, comedian Shaun Majumder coming to Blyth
Canadian actor and comedian Shaun Majumder will perform at the Blyth Festival Theatre on April 12, bringing his stand-up comedic show, “Hardly Dead,” to rural Ontario.
Bruce County ‘encouraged’ by provincial budget
Bruce County is encouraged by the provincial budget tabled last week by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy.
Catholic school board launches international education program
The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) announced in March the launch of an International Student Program, which will welcome students for the 2024-25 academic year.
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.
Province releases 2023 public sector salary list
Caroline Mulroney, president of the Treasury Board, issued a statement on March 28 regarding the release of public sector salaries from last year.
Halt all hiring – immediate fix for reining in unchecked gov’t bureaucracy
Most Canadians would not be surprised to learn there are way too many civil servants in Ottawa.
Changes to masking requirement at LWHA
Effective March 27, 2024, masks will be welcome, but no longer required in most clinical area throughout local hospitals.
