In March, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 0.1 percentage point to 4.5 per cent, remaining the second lowest in Ontario.
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STAYING SAFE: Police offer six tips for safer bicycle riding
With warmer weather returning to midwestern Ontario, you can expect to see area youth getting their bikes out. The OPP is offering the following tips to help prevent serious crashes involving bicycle riders:
Not all heroes have homes – two local musicians plan to change that
Two local musicians are using their talents to benefit people who have put their lives on the line for this country and need a helping hand.
Attempted murder charge laid in recent shooting
A Morris-Turnberry man is among those charged at a recent shooting that took place near Brucefield.
OPG senior manager talks nuclear sustainability, good stewardship
Fred Kuntz, senior manager of corporate relations and projects at Ontario Power Generation (OPG), sat down with the South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) on April 7 to talk about nuclear sustainability and good stewardship.
OPP report shows general decrease in South Bruce crime
An annual report to South Bruce council has brought an area of concern to light for the local OPP.
Lucknow’s Music In The Fields 2022 line-up announced
The moment you’ve all been waiting for is here, the official Lucknow’s Music In The Fields (LMITF) 2022 line up is out.
Ribbon Skirt Project creator receives Huron-Bruce Remarkable Citizen Award
Jaylynn Wolfe is 14 years old and already an inspiration; a leader in her home community of Kettle and Stony Point, and; the current Junior Miss for the Indigenous territory located southwest of Goderich.
Request from vendor to increase dust control pricing approved by council
The cost of dust control application in the municipality will increase by 1.35 cents per litre this year.
Spring is in the air; open markets back in the region
As the world slowly peeks out from behind closed doors and restrictions ease, two local venues opened their doors for spring markets, bringing some sunshine to the region.
Wingham BIA pitch new digital sign at south end
The long-anticipated installation of the Wingham BIA’s LED sign at the corner Josephine Street and Amberly Road was completed on April 5.
Belmore Maple Syrup Festival returns after two-year hiatus
The annual Maple Syrup Festival in Belmore was back on April 9, after a two-year hiatus, with a drive-thru style event, bringing people back to the tiny hamlet to enjoy the famous, home-made pancakes and sausages.
Borehole drilling completed in two potential locations
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) announced the completion of their deep borehole drilling projects in both Teeswater and Ignace.
Multiple viruses circulating in Huron-Perth area
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is aware of several infectious viruses circulating locally; in addition, a sixth wave of COVID-19 is underway. Please take action to protect yourself and your loved ones from these illnesses.
United Way Perth-Huron New Initiative Grants recipients announced
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) has announced the recipients of its New Initiative Grants.
